Michael J. Sullivan

MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN is a New York Times, USA Today, and Washington Post bestselling

author who has been nominated for nine Goodreads Choice Awards. His first novel, The Crown

Conspiracy was released by Aspirations Media Inc. in October of 2008. Michael has been

published by the fantasy imprints of Penguin Random House (Del Rey) and Hachette Book

Group (Orbit). He has also been a pioneer in the indie publishing movement. As of 2023,

Michael has released twenty novels (nineteen set in his fictional world of Elan, and one

standalone sci-fi thriller (Hollow World). His series include:

• The Riyria Revelations (6 books)
• The Riyria Chronicles (4 books)
• The Legends of the First Empire (6 books)
• The Rise and Fall (3 books)

Today, Michael has returned to his indie roots while still providing his novels through retail

bookstores. Each novel is launched via Kickstarter (eleven books and counting), where his

campaigns are among the most-backed and highest-funded fiction projects of all time. Doing so

provides his most-ardent fans with unparalleled author access, deluxe limited-edition hardcovers,

exclusive perks, and the ability to read the story months before its official release.