William
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I just discovered your writing from the short story "The Jester" in the Unfettered anthology and found that story incredible. I was wondering if there was a good guide to the order I should read your different series?
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey there, it can be confusing because I have several places in which you can start. So the answer to that question might depend on your own personal preferences. Here's the deal.
Currently, I have three different series:
* The Riyria Revelations: Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron
* The Riyria Chronicles: The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath | The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
* Legends of the First Empire: Age of Myth | Age of Swords | Age of War | Age of Legend | Age of Death | Age of Empyre
While Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles are closely related, Legends is a whole different set of books (although set in the same world - with 3,000 years between them).
I personally prefer "order of publication" which would mean: Theft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
But if you like chronological reading, I would do Riyria first and then Legends, so: The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter >> Theft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War
If you like ensemble casts and more epic tales, then I'd start with Legends of the First Empire, so: Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War >> heft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
Also, if you aren't sure if you want to "dig in" to a whole series, and want to test the waters to see if you like my writing style, then you might want to start with The Death of Dulgath, as it doesn't require any prior knowledge of any of the books and it was written to be a standalone tale.
The good news is I've heard from people who have read the books in all kinds of different orders and they all report that their approach was "the best way" which means my goal of allowing multiple jumping in points worked!
I do hope you'll give the books a try, and if you do, please drop me a line and let me know what you thought. Good, bad, or indifferent, all I ever ask for is an honest opinion.
Currently, I have three different series:
* The Riyria Revelations: Theft of Swords | Rise of Empire | Heir of Novron
* The Riyria Chronicles: The Crown Tower | The Rose and the Thorn | The Death of Dulgath | The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
* Legends of the First Empire: Age of Myth | Age of Swords | Age of War | Age of Legend | Age of Death | Age of Empyre
While Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles are closely related, Legends is a whole different set of books (although set in the same world - with 3,000 years between them).
I personally prefer "order of publication" which would mean: Theft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
But if you like chronological reading, I would do Riyria first and then Legends, so: The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter >> Theft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War
If you like ensemble casts and more epic tales, then I'd start with Legends of the First Empire, so: Age of Myth >> Age of Swords >> Age of War >> heft of Swords >> Rise of Empire >> Heir of Novron >> The Crown Tower >> The Rose and the Thorn >> The Death of Dulgath >> The Disappearance of Winter's Daughter
Also, if you aren't sure if you want to "dig in" to a whole series, and want to test the waters to see if you like my writing style, then you might want to start with The Death of Dulgath, as it doesn't require any prior knowledge of any of the books and it was written to be a standalone tale.
The good news is I've heard from people who have read the books in all kinds of different orders and they all report that their approach was "the best way" which means my goal of allowing multiple jumping in points worked!
I do hope you'll give the books a try, and if you do, please drop me a line and let me know what you thought. Good, bad, or indifferent, all I ever ask for is an honest opinion.
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Christy
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Michael J. Sullivan:
This is kind of a question, and I really don't know where else to put it or if I should, but you're an author that interacts frequently, consistently, and well with your readers (me included) https://kimharrison.wordpress.com/2015/10/12/you-only-hurt-the-one-you-love/ Is there anyway that people who don't hugely use social media can help besides just buy a couple of books and tell a few friends that you know of?
Taryn Moreau
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael. I just finished Age of Myth (the first of your books that I've read), and I absolutely loved it! I wanted to start reading Theft of Swords, but I understand that the characters in your Legends of the First Empire series are referenced as legends in the Riyria Revelations and Chronicles series. Will I get any Legends of the First Empire series spoilers if I read the Riyria series books?
Anonymous
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Michael J. Sullivan:
When will the next Riyria Chronicles book come out? How many books will there be in that series?
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Riyria Revelations: 3 books
Riyria chronicles : 4 books
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