Anirudh
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Have you ever thought of (or plan on) writing books in genres other than fantasy?
Michael J. Sullivan
Indeed I do...and I have ;-). Hollow World is my first published science fiction novel. It's in the "classic vibe" of Asimov, Heinlein, and Wells. A time travel story that explores what it means to be human, what's the price of paradise, and what it means to love. If you want to find out more about it, just click on the graphic below to go to the Goodreads page about it.
This wasn't the first science fiction novel I wrote, but is the first one to be published. I've actually written 26 books, published 9, have 3 waiting in the wings, and 2 that still need some rewrites on. So those other twelve novels are in a wide variety of genres and styles.
I have some literary fiction, horror, more science fiction and fantasy, a coming of age story, a thriller, a man verses nature tale.
Especially this time of year I'm really moved to write a really good horror story. One where the protagonists don't make such stupid decisions...why don't you just leave when the house yells, "Get out!" Why do you hunt vampires a few hours before sunset? I think that would be a lot of fun.
My current plan is to continue to write fantasy, as that is a genre I love, and one in which so many people seek out my works for. But inbetween my various fantasy releases, to put out something in other genres. As I said Hollow World was the first one I did this with. And I do have a thriller as well as a horror story that is "cooking" in my brain.
Thanks for asking!
This wasn't the first science fiction novel I wrote, but is the first one to be published. I've actually written 26 books, published 9, have 3 waiting in the wings, and 2 that still need some rewrites on. So those other twelve novels are in a wide variety of genres and styles.
I have some literary fiction, horror, more science fiction and fantasy, a coming of age story, a thriller, a man verses nature tale.
Especially this time of year I'm really moved to write a really good horror story. One where the protagonists don't make such stupid decisions...why don't you just leave when the house yells, "Get out!" Why do you hunt vampires a few hours before sunset? I think that would be a lot of fun.
My current plan is to continue to write fantasy, as that is a genre I love, and one in which so many people seek out my works for. But inbetween my various fantasy releases, to put out something in other genres. As I said Hollow World was the first one I did this with. And I do have a thriller as well as a horror story that is "cooking" in my brain.
Thanks for asking!
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David
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael, Hope this finds you well. Thanks for creating such incredible work, quotes from which are etched on the marrow of my bones. My question is: what music would you recommend reading Riyria stories to (if at all - I appreciate combining music and reading is not for everyone)? Many thanks, Dave Scurlock
Thomas Olivent
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Have you thought about donating (or have already donated) your time or some merchandise to the Worldbuilders Fundraising event? I'd love to see an ARC or first draft signed by you or have the chance to get some Limited Edition Riyria copies from the lottery. Just some thoughts. :P
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