Cynthia Shannon

Cynthia Shannon asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Congratulations on the recent Goodreads Choice Award nomination! What will you do if you win?

Michael J. Sullivan Thanks Cynthia...this is my fourth nomination, and third in a row...it really is an honor just to be nominated...especially since each year my books have been included with some pretty amazing titles. As for what I'll do? Well, I don't think I'll have to worry about that. First, Hollow World came in as part of the write-in process (and I want to thank all those who got it on the ballot). But that means it missed many many votes that occurred in the first round. I don't think I've ever seen a semi-finalist book do well.

Even if that weren't the case, I'm still a relatively "new kid on the block" and slowly but surely building an audience for my work. When stacked up against authors that are have sold millions I don't have a chance.

Thanks for asking...and I truly mean it when I say it's an honor just to be nominated...I don't need (or expect) anything more than that.

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Teri

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My husband & I had a lengthy discussion about the alignments of Hadrian & Royce (he's a long-time DnD'er & I'm a newbie.) After a lot of bickering, we concluded that Hadrian is essentially Lawful Good at heart, but is bent towards Chaotic Good through Royce's influence. Husband insists Royce is always Neutral Evil, but I feel he eventually becomes more Chaotic Good because of Gwen and Hadrian's influence. Thoughts?

Jimmy

Jimmy asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Hi Michael: Loved all 6 Riyria books and am excited about First Empire series. You said you complete the entire series before publishing the first one. My preference is to read a series after all the books has been released, so are the release dates really one every June through 2020? I take it there is an advantage to staggered release dates, but I would buy all 5 now. Thanks, Jimmy

R asked Michael J. Sullivan:

I'm so glad you had Tim Gerrard Reynolds narrating your books. He's brilliant and loved how he played the characters, especially Royce and Hadrian! I loved the world and characters created, personalities developed. The quirks and nuances of everyday life that you inserted in even some of the most serious of situations, added to it's authenticity and organic telling. Thank you!!?

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