Tara
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi, I finished The Crown Tower and it was amazing. It was the first book of yours I read and I can't wait to read more. My question is what order should I read the Riyria books? Continue with the Chronicles, since it's chronologically the beginning, or go through publication order? Thanks!
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey there, welcome to Riyria. I'm so glad you enjoyed your first book. You know, you really could go either way...either jump over to Revelations (and read Theft of Swords), or continue with Chronicles and read (The Rose and the Thorn). Personally, I'm a "publication order" kind of guy, so since you asked me my opinion, I'd say make the jump. That said, I know a lot of people who go in order of publication, and while the two experiences are different (because the order in which you learn things) both groups seem to think "their way" was the "best way." That warms my heart as it was a goal of mine when I decided to write the Chronicles and it is encouraging to see that I succeed in that regard. Either way, I hope you love them all!
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Dear Sullivan, you are an inspiration for new authors like us. I've published my novel, "The Chronicles Of Undiscovered Worlds Under The Sea" back in 2019 but I have pretty less idea how to take it to the world stage. You response is of great value for me. My question is how can I help my little creation to travel more?
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Greetings Mr. Sullivan! Love your work, FYI, but am curious, if not too personal of a question... what was your day job before becoming a full time author? And do you find yourself writing a lot more now that you are full time, or do you spend a similar amount of time working on your books?
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Michael J. Sullivan:
How about representation of LGBTQ characters in fantasy, do you think fantasy literature is moving towards better more inclusive representation? So often lesbians are used as a sexy plot point and then snuffed out once they've served that purpose. I so desperately want to be able to identify with a powerful gay woman in a well written book.
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