Sixten Linusson
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi, Michael. I had a short backstory to this question but it would not fit, so I'll cut to the chase. What is your opinion on a business model like Kickstarter which focuses entirely on publishing? It is an idea I have nurtured for some years now and would very much like to already exist for me to browse.
Michael J. Sullivan
Yes, there is such a thing. It's called
PubSlush
(which, personally, I think isn't the best name - as "slush" to me is generally the unwanted manuscripts).
Pubslush also offers a way that people can pre-order books, which is kinda a nice feature.
Of the two, I still prefer Kickstarter...mainly because it has a huge community that is always on the prowl for cool stuff. I had a huge number of people who contributed to my Kickstarter that hadn't read any of my books before -- they just got wrapped up in the excitement of the project.
In any case, I do like to support crowd funding for books so I'll be checking out Pubslush from time to time.
Pubslush also offers a way that people can pre-order books, which is kinda a nice feature.
Of the two, I still prefer Kickstarter...mainly because it has a huge community that is always on the prowl for cool stuff. I had a huge number of people who contributed to my Kickstarter that hadn't read any of my books before -- they just got wrapped up in the excitement of the project.
In any case, I do like to support crowd funding for books so I'll be checking out Pubslush from time to time.
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Britney (BookDrunkSloth)
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I've finished the Riyria Revelations and I'm excited to delve into the Riyria Chronicles! I know that you've mentioned continuing writing the Chronicles, but are there any adventures in mind that will take place after the events in Revelations? I'm not saying that the books ended incomplete because that is so not the case.
Nina
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael, I just finished the Riyria Revelations and I cannot describe how much I enjoyed it! I'll be reading all other books in this world but I was wondering if you think you'll ever write a sequel series? A story with set not too far after the events of RR. Kind regards, Nina
Cody
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Michael J. Sullivan:
if i buy a hardback / paperback copy of a book, is there a reason i can not get a copy of the digital version? presumably most authors send digital copies to the publisher and so not much effort goes into 'kindleising' it. i would have bought the hardback of AOS (amazing and reviewed) if this was the case money was lost. so i am not sure why this doesnt happen, afaik the paperback costs more than the kindle
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