Michael J. Sullivan
It's funny you should mention that...Back when I started on this whole adventure of writing, my wife was the one who was trying to figure out how to sell the books. She asked me, "So what is my goal, how many books do I need to get out there for you to feel good about it." I came back with 50...with the qualifier of 50 people that don't know me.
Awhile ago we crossed the half million mark for the English language - including ebooks, print, and audio sales. So I guess she overshot her mark ;-)
Goodreads has always been a big part of my early success. I've been on the site since October 2008 which is when my first book was released from a small press. I looked for people who were looking to read something new, and I would introduce them to my book. I offered them some free chapters to see if they liked what they read.
It is slow at first, but after awhile people start talking to their friends and family and it starts the wheel turning with no effort from the author. The simple truth is we all start out from the same spot...no audience and we build them one reader at a time until those readers start bringing more people to the party.
Thanks for asking!
Awhile ago we crossed the half million mark for the English language - including ebooks, print, and audio sales. So I guess she overshot her mark ;-)
Goodreads has always been a big part of my early success. I've been on the site since October 2008 which is when my first book was released from a small press. I looked for people who were looking to read something new, and I would introduce them to my book. I offered them some free chapters to see if they liked what they read.
It is slow at first, but after awhile people start talking to their friends and family and it starts the wheel turning with no effort from the author. The simple truth is we all start out from the same spot...no audience and we build them one reader at a time until those readers start bringing more people to the party.
Thanks for asking!
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Derek
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Michael J. Sullivan:
This is not a question sorry. I just wanted to say that you are amazing and I love all your riyria books and how fast that they come out. I appreciate greatly the effort that you give us the readers with your writing and constant updates. You are one of my most favorite authors ever and I look forward to reading every book you publish in the future. Also could you please give us 12 books of riyria chronicles?
Melissa Candido
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I really don't have a question but wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed Age of Swords. The female characters were really well developed and realistically written. I was sad to have it come to an end. Very much looking forward to the next one. Will we have to wait a year for another one?
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