Michael J. Sullivan (author)
Michael J. Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Epic Fantasy |
| Website | |
| http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com | |
Michael J. Sullivan is a contemporary American author of Epic Fantasy as well as an accomplished artist. Mr. Sullivans resides in Fairfax, Virginia.
History
Michael Sullivan began writing at the age of ten.[1] Over a span of fifteen years he wrote thirteen novels, but never made any serious attempts at publishing them. After thirty-four years of writing his first novel, The Crown Conspiracy was released in October 2008.[2]. The first book in the Riyria Revelations, this six-book series was fully written before the first book was released. [3] The Riyria Revelations abandons the recent trends in fantasy toward the lengthy, gritty, and dark, and brings the genre back to its roots and contained far more traditional elements [4]. The series is centered around two thieves Royce Melborne and Hadrian Blackwater and contains adventure, humor, and twisting plots. The two are reminicent of buddy cop movies but set in a fantasy setting[5]. Mr. Sullivan's writes a light, easy to read style which has been favorably compared to David Eddings and early Raymond E. Feist[6].
In addition to Sullivan's writing, he is an accomplished artist who received a scholarship to attended Center for Creative Studies.[7] Mr. Sullivan formed his own advertising agency in 1996 and ran it until 2005 whenhe closed it to write full time.[8]
Books in Print
- Michael J. Sullivan, The Crown Conspiracy (2008), Aspirations Media Inc ISBN 0980003431
- Michael J. Sullivan, Avempartha (2009), Ridan Publishing ISBN 0979621119
- Michael J. Sullivan, Nyphron Rising (2009), Ridan Publishing ISBN 0979621143
Remaining Books in the Riyria Revelations
- The Emerald Storm, (April 2010)
- Wintertide, (October 2010)
- Percepliquis (April 2011)
Awards and Recognition
- 2007 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Fantasy [9]
- 2008 Fantasy Book Critic Notable Indie.[10]
- 2008 ReaderViews Literary Award Finalist for Fantasy,[11]
- 2009 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist for Fantasy [12]
- 2009 Top 5 books of First Half of 2009 [13]
- 2009 Notable Fantasy Books [14]
- 2010 Anticipated Releases for The Emerald Storm and Wintertide [15]
References
- ^ Publishing, Ridan. "Biography". Ridan Publishing. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ O'Connell, Michael (2008-09-25). "Getting to Know...Fairfax author Michael Sullivan, whose first novel is to be released on Oct. 1". Springfield Connection. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Review: The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan". King of the Nerds. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Review: Avempartha". Speculative Fiction Junkie. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Moore, Tammy. "The Crown Conspiracy: Michael J. Sullivan". SF Site. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "The Crown Conspiracy: Familiar and comfortable". Fantasy Literature. 2010-01-13. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Marie, Dee (2008-11-03). "Behind The Crown Conspiracy". Renderosity Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Biography: Michael J. Sullivan". Fantasy Literature. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Book of the Year Award Winners". Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Suciu, Liviu. "Fantasy Book Critic's 2008 Review/2009 Preview—Liviu C. Suciu". Fantasy Book Critic. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "2008 Literary Awards Finalists". ReaderViews Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "WINNERS & FINALISTS OF THE 2009 AWARDS!". National Indie Excellence Awards. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Looking over the first half of 2009". Dark Wolf Fantasy Awards. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "The First Half of 2009 Part 1: Fantasy and Mainstream (By Liviu Suciu, Robert Thompson and Cindy Hannikman)". Fantasy Book Critic. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Liviu's Anticipated 2010 Releases Part 2". Fantasy Book Critic. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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