Kathryn Johnson
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I just stumbled across your books recently and have managed to listen to every one of them. I haven't been so entertained and fascinated by a series in a long time. You really created two characters in Royce and Hadrian that were two sides of the same coin. I actually felt a sense of sadness when the books were coming to an end. I hope you bring them back and possibly explore the Elf world?
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Kathy, thanks for reading. So glad you've been entertained. You are not the only one who has become saddened as the end approached. My wife got pretty depressed after reading Heir of Novron. Then she said, "You know, you can bring them back anytime you want to." Which is how the Riyria Chronicles came into being. When I finished Revelations, I didn't have any intention of writing anything more with the pair, but I'm so glad I have.
As for more stories with them. I asked people to "weigh in" in The Death of Dulgath and the response so far has been a resounding "more please." I'm currently finishing up the second pass edits on my next series (Legends of the First Empire). Just wrote chapter 6 of book 5 and I hope to have that done in 4 - 6 weeks. When I am then I'll decide on a fourth Riyria Chronicle. As I said, the readers have spoken, now I just have to make sure that I have a good story to tell, and if so we'll be all set.
As for the Elven world. Definitely check out Age of Myth coming out in June. In Riyria the races lived pretty much apart from each other (due to an edict about not crossing the Nidwalden. In the new series (Legends of the First Empire), I go back 3,000 years to tell the true story about Novron and the events I've hinted at in Riyria. History is written by the victors, and the deeds of many ordinary men and women have been usurped by those in power or lost to time. At that point in history, the elves (Fhrey) and humans (Rhune) interacted much more and there was a lot more magic in the world. So theses books should give you a nice peek into their world.
Thanks for writing a question. And thanks for reading. I'm glad you have enjoyed them so much.
As for more stories with them. I asked people to "weigh in" in The Death of Dulgath and the response so far has been a resounding "more please." I'm currently finishing up the second pass edits on my next series (Legends of the First Empire). Just wrote chapter 6 of book 5 and I hope to have that done in 4 - 6 weeks. When I am then I'll decide on a fourth Riyria Chronicle. As I said, the readers have spoken, now I just have to make sure that I have a good story to tell, and if so we'll be all set.
As for the Elven world. Definitely check out Age of Myth coming out in June. In Riyria the races lived pretty much apart from each other (due to an edict about not crossing the Nidwalden. In the new series (Legends of the First Empire), I go back 3,000 years to tell the true story about Novron and the events I've hinted at in Riyria. History is written by the victors, and the deeds of many ordinary men and women have been usurped by those in power or lost to time. At that point in history, the elves (Fhrey) and humans (Rhune) interacted much more and there was a lot more magic in the world. So theses books should give you a nice peek into their world.
Thanks for writing a question. And thanks for reading. I'm glad you have enjoyed them so much.
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Pam
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hey Michael. I don't know what it is about summer that makes me miss Hadrian so much but that's usually when I'm ready to read him again. You know I agree with your wife about Hadrian!! When is the next Riyria book coming out? I'm itching for something I didn't know about him!! P.S. I've told you how much I think you ROCK but it's worth mentioning again!! I want to live in Elan!! Your biggest fan, Pam
Lexi ✨
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael! Saw your answer to Britt's question about a possible tv adaptation of Riyria and that you have some names in mind for characters. If you could cast anyone for the show, who would you chose? My husband and I have a whole fancast for the series and it would be so cool if some of our ideas matched yours!
Grace Blair
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Thanks, Michael for persisting to become not just an author but the best selling writer in your genre. I have listened to all of the Ryira Chronicles and now am listening to Winters Daughter. I listened to your office notes. Your struggles to write have paid off. Congratulations to you and Robin. You inspire me. What should I read next in your series of books?
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