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?
Michael J. Sullivan
I have! The problem is getting time to do so. I have a stack of books waiting to be written and fitting in a new series with all new characters in a new genre is a big undertaking. That being said. Now that The First Empire series is done (from a writing perspective), it might be a good candidate for my "next series." I've long wanted to have a book released in all the various genres that I enjoy: Fantasy, Science Fiction (check), Mystery/Thriller, and Horror.
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Jordan Moore
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hey Michael! First off, I want to say how much I enjoyed Age of Myth. It not only makes me look forward to the other books in the series, but also makes me want to dive into your other worlds.What advice would you give writers who have ideas for a novel, but are scared to start or don't know where to start? Whether it's a fear of failure or worry that the idea isn't flushed out enough, what would you tell them?
Cally Dixon
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I have just finished reading Riyria Revelations and will be going straight onto Riyria Chronicles, however, it would be such a shame to lay to rest the protagonists of these two brilliant series. Will you write about the ordeals of rulership for Royce, while continuing his partnership with Hadrian? You have endeared these two characters to readers, would you consider writing about their future adventures?
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