Nina
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael, I just finished the Riyria Revelations and I cannot describe how much I enjoyed it! I'll be reading all other books in this world but I was wondering if you think you'll ever write a sequel series? A story with set not too far after the events of RR. Kind regards, Nina
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Nina, thanks for asking. So, for years (more than a decade actually), I was dead set against writing "further" in the timeline after the Riyria Revelations. I was really proud of how the series wrapped up, and I didn't want to risk ruining a good thing.
That's one of the reasons why I went "back in time" when people wanted more of Royce and Hadrian. Since they had been together for ten years before the pages of Theft of Swords opened, I figured going back would allow more visits with the pair - without "screwing up things" by going further in the timeline.
Okay, so then I went even further back in time - before the first Great War. 3,000 years in fact and in the Legends of th First Empire series I was able to delve into the bedrock of my world (and even expose some of the lies that people in Riyria's time believe about the past). In so doing I fully exposed the origins of two of Riyria's most mysterious characters. In so doing, I realized that to fully play out the ENTIRE tale, it probably does need a post-Riyria book (or series).
Now the big question is how far in the future does one go? I have several options and have been "playing them out in my head." Once I wrap The Rise and Fall series (which falls between Legends and Riyria), I may just write that post-Revelations story after all....but...no promises. Until I have the whole thing worked out I don't want to box myself in.
In any case, I guess you could say that I've moved from "absolutely not" to - "probably so." I hope that helps.
And thanks for reading!
That's one of the reasons why I went "back in time" when people wanted more of Royce and Hadrian. Since they had been together for ten years before the pages of Theft of Swords opened, I figured going back would allow more visits with the pair - without "screwing up things" by going further in the timeline.
Okay, so then I went even further back in time - before the first Great War. 3,000 years in fact and in the Legends of th First Empire series I was able to delve into the bedrock of my world (and even expose some of the lies that people in Riyria's time believe about the past). In so doing I fully exposed the origins of two of Riyria's most mysterious characters. In so doing, I realized that to fully play out the ENTIRE tale, it probably does need a post-Riyria book (or series).
Now the big question is how far in the future does one go? I have several options and have been "playing them out in my head." Once I wrap The Rise and Fall series (which falls between Legends and Riyria), I may just write that post-Revelations story after all....but...no promises. Until I have the whole thing worked out I don't want to box myself in.
In any case, I guess you could say that I've moved from "absolutely not" to - "probably so." I hope that helps.
And thanks for reading!
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John Decarteret
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hey Michael! I have seen a new book title "Drumindor" is it finished and coming out soon? that is so exciting! of course "Age of Legend" is coming out so I have that to look forward to. I also wanted to say thanks! for what must be the tenth time, I have got my short story called "A House Out of Time" published and I do not imagine that would have happened without you taking the time to give me some golden advice.
Lisa
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael, My questions are: 1) if you could go back in time to when you were writing Revelations, is there anything that you change? 2) are there any “delete scenes” between Royce and Hadrian that you write into one of your books but then had to cut? 3) is there a character that you most relate to? 4) if you could describe The Cycle in three words what would they be? Thank you - your books are amazing!!
Lily
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I just finished reading the Riyria Revelations, and have read 3 of the chronicles reading both of these built a vivid and complex world that ties into itself beautifully, but when you read it the world doesn't feel intimidating; especially when you're new to it. How do you develop such a complex world without the reader feeling overwhelmed, but also not feeling like there missing out on the world?
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