Cynthia Shannon
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Congratulations on the recent Goodreads Choice Award nomination! What will you do if you win?
Michael J. Sullivan
Thanks Cynthia...this is my fourth nomination, and third in a row...it really is an honor just to be nominated...especially since each year my books have been included with some pretty amazing titles. As for what I'll do? Well, I don't think I'll have to worry about that. First, Hollow World came in as part of the write-in process (and I want to thank all those who got it on the ballot). But that means it missed many many votes that occurred in the first round. I don't think I've ever seen a semi-finalist book do well.
Even if that weren't the case, I'm still a relatively "new kid on the block" and slowly but surely building an audience for my work. When stacked up against authors that are have sold millions I don't have a chance.
Thanks for asking...and I truly mean it when I say it's an honor just to be nominated...I don't need (or expect) anything more than that.
Even if that weren't the case, I'm still a relatively "new kid on the block" and slowly but surely building an audience for my work. When stacked up against authors that are have sold millions I don't have a chance.
Thanks for asking...and I truly mean it when I say it's an honor just to be nominated...I don't need (or expect) anything more than that.
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Felix
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Mike, Your reply to the stipend is classic. Have you or has anyone approached you in crafting a true Armigal beer, or Montemorcey wine? What would they taste like? The wine being a Cabernet Sauvignon type? The beer being a Oatmeal Stout? I would love the bottles/labels for my collection!
Christomir Rackov
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Now that I've listened to "Professional Integrity", I'm even more convinced that you could be a great author of detective fiction, if you ever decided to try it. I had already noticed in the Riyria books some elements and devices, and some writing skills, that are typical of that genre. And Royce could be a great detective, besides being a great criminal... So, have you ever thought of writing detective fiction?
Jaime K
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Michael J. Sullivan:
You present a beautiful representations of redemption and resurrection in the Riyria Revelations, as well as a wonderful image of heaven/the afterlife. Are you Catholic (or some other Christian denomination)? I've rarely seen such perfect parallels in fantasy stories.
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