Christomir Rackov

Christomir Rackov asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Now that I've listened to "Professional Integrity", I'm even more convinced that you could be a great author of detective fiction, if you ever decided to try it. I had already noticed in the Riyria books some elements and devices, and some writing skills, that are typical of that genre. And Royce could be a great detective, besides being a great criminal... So, have you ever thought of writing detective fiction?

Michael J. Sullivan I have! The problem is getting time to do so. I have a stack of books waiting to be written and fitting in a new series with all new characters in a new genre is a big undertaking. That being said. Now that The First Empire series is done (from a writing perspective), it might be a good candidate for my "next series." I've long wanted to have a book released in all the various genres that I enjoy: Fantasy, Science Fiction (check), Mystery/Thriller, and Horror.

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Jake Schafer

Jake Schafer asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Hey Mike, I've been a long time fan (I read the whole Riyria Revelations in a week :3). I backed your kickstarter for your new Riyria Chronicles book, but I noticed you changed up the names for the First Empire books. As a person that loved the out of the ordinary and unique names that you previously had, I am wondering why you changed them?

Mia Huffman

Mia Huffman asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Any you make a compilation of all the "The Book of Brin" chapter prefaces? Just the comments she makes each Chapter, I LOVE THOSE. Would be a nice companion to Legends...?

Alana

Alana asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Hi there! I started reading your work with Age of Myth and fell in love with it. I consequently gobbled up the next two with joy. However, there will be a gap between last released and the rest of the series. I want to jump into the Riyria Chronicles but will it be a spoiler of the Legends of the First Empire? Since Legends is basically history before Riyria Chronicles? Thank you!

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