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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Britney (BookDrunkSloth)
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi MIchael! I just finished The Crown Tower, and I loved reading Hadrian and Royce's origin story. I will never tire of reading about these two so put my vote in to continue the ten book Chronicles! Ok, my question: Why is Hadrian the main POV in the books? Why wouldn't you do a more 50/50 POV changes between them both?
Andy Mccarl
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Not a question, just a statement - It is killing me that I have an ecopy of the book, a hard copy of the book, and I'm waiting for the audiobook version to become available! Can you sync that up next time? I stumbled on your work through "The Jester", and I've listened before reading each of the series since. Killing me!
Nelsen Witt
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hello! I sent an email and FB message regarding this question. But here goes! 1. Will we ever get POST revelations materials? The descendants of the characters from the original books? 2. Is there a way one can access the little author's notes after a person finishes the relations books? You had once sent it to me long ago but I have lost access to it.
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