Michael J. Sullivan (author)
Michael J. Sullivan | |
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Michael J. Sullivan | |
Occupation | Author |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Epic Fantasy |
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http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com |
Michael J. Sullivan is a contemporary American author of Epic Fantasy as well as an accomplished artist. Mr. Sullivan resides in Fairfax, Virginia. He cites is major influences on writing as: plotting from Tolkien, setting from Steinbeck, brevity from Hemmingway, characterization from Stephen King, fun from J. K. Rowlings, trusting the reader from Khaled Hosseini, character descriptions from Ayn Rand.[1]
History
Michael Sullivan began writing at the age of ten.[2] Over a span of fifteen years he wrote thirteen novels, but never made any serious attempts at publishing them. When he finally decided to seek publication, it was to produce a series of books that he wrote for his dyslectic dauther. His first published work, The Crown Conspiracy was released in October 2008.[3].
The Riyria Revelations
The Riyria Revelations is Mr. Sullivan's six-book epic fantasy series. All the books were written before the first one was released[4]. The Riyria Revelations abandons the recent trends in fantasy toward the lengthy, gritty, and dark, and brings the genre back to its roots and traditional elements [5]. 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[6]. Mr. Sullivan's writes a light, easy to read style which has been favorably compared to Eddings and early Raymond E. Feist[7].
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)[8]
- Wintertide, (October 2010)
- Percepliquis (April 2011)
Awards and Recognition
- 2010 Fantasy Book Critic Anticipated Releases for The Emerald Storm and Wintertide [9]
- 2009 Dark Wolf Award for Riyria Revelations[10]
- 2009 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist for Fantasy for The Crown Conspiracy[11]
- 2009 Dark Wolf Top 5 books of First Half of 2009 for The Crown Conspiracy [12]
- 2009 Fantasy Book Critric Notable Fantasy Book for Avempartha [13]
- 2008 Fantasy Book Critic Notable Indie for The Crown Conspiracy[14]
- 2008 ReaderViews Literary Award Finalist for Fantasy for The Crown Conspiracy[15]
- 2007 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Fantasy [16]
Cover Art
File:Crown Conspiracy 155 241.jpg File:Avempartha 155 241.jpg File:Nyphron rising 155 241.jpg
In addition to Sullivan's writing, he is an accomplished artist who received a scholarship to attended Center for Creative Studies. Mr. Sullivan formed his own advertising agency in 1996 and ran it until 2005 whenhe closed it to write full time [17]. In addition to writing the Riyria Revelations, Michael Sullivan also created the cover art for the series[18]. Unlike many fantasy novels, which depict illustrations of the main characters, Mr. Sullivan adorns his books with landscapes illustrating a scene from the book[19].
External Links
References
- ^ "Interview - Michael J. Sullivan". Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews. 2009-07-17. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
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(help) - ^ "Author Biography: Michael J. Sullivan". Ridan Publishing. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
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(help) - ^ O'Connell, Michael (2008-09-25). "Getting to Know...Fairfax author Michael Sullivan". Springfield Connection. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ "Review: The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan". King of the Nerds. 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ "Review: Avempartha". Speculative Fiction Junkie. 2009-07-03. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ Moore, Tammy. "The Crown Conspiracy: Michael J. Sullivan". SF Site. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ "The Crown Conspiracy: Familiar and comfortable". Fantasy Literature. 2010-01-13. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ "The Emerald Storm: Fourth Book in the Riyria Revelations". Fantastic Fiction. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
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(help) - ^ "Liviu's Anticipated 2010 Releases Part 2". Fantasy Book Critic. 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "Dark Wolf's Awards 2009". Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews. 2009-12-30. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "Winners & Finalists of the 2009 Awards". National Indie Excellence Awards. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "Looking over the first half of 2009". Dark Wolf Fantasy Awards. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "The First Half of 2009 Part 1: Fantasy and Mainstream". Fantasy Book Critic. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ Suciu, Liviu. "Fantasy Book Critic's 2008 Review/2009 Preview—Liviu C. Suciu". Fantasy Book Critic. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
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(help) - ^ "2008 Literary Awards Finalists". ReaderViews Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "Book of the Year Award Winners". Foreword Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
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(help) - ^ "Biography: Michael J. Sullivan". Fantasy Literature. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
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(help) - ^ Marie, Dee (2008-11-03). "Behind The Crown Conspiracy". Renderosity Magazine. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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(help) - ^ "Cover Art - The Riyria Revlations". Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews. 2009-07-02. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
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