Joyce
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael: I want to request our library to order the First Empire series, where can they be purchased? Thanks!
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Joyce,
Thanks for the interest. I think The First Empire is going to be really special. At this point they can't be purchased anywhere yet. Let me fill you in on the process.
1. The book is submitted to my current publisher as part of an "option clause" where they get "first peek." They have a certain number of day to decide whether they want it, then we have a certain number of days to negotiate a deal. If we can't agree on matters than it is available for other publishers to consider picking up.
2. If no publishers pick up the book, or if I don't like the offers presented, then self-publishing is also an option, but that's one that is still far off.
3. Once a publisher is picked - then it's up to them to put up pre-order pages. They generally do this fairly quickly, although some wait for the cover art. Once the pre-order pages are up the books should be in the publisher's catalog and libraries can order them through their standard process - such as making a purchase from Baker and Taylor.
So, it's still really, really early in the life cycle. For those who want to be notified when the books are available, here is a link to sign-up .
Thanks for asking!
Thanks for the interest. I think The First Empire is going to be really special. At this point they can't be purchased anywhere yet. Let me fill you in on the process.
1. The book is submitted to my current publisher as part of an "option clause" where they get "first peek." They have a certain number of day to decide whether they want it, then we have a certain number of days to negotiate a deal. If we can't agree on matters than it is available for other publishers to consider picking up.
2. If no publishers pick up the book, or if I don't like the offers presented, then self-publishing is also an option, but that's one that is still far off.
3. Once a publisher is picked - then it's up to them to put up pre-order pages. They generally do this fairly quickly, although some wait for the cover art. Once the pre-order pages are up the books should be in the publisher's catalog and libraries can order them through their standard process - such as making a purchase from Baker and Taylor.
So, it's still really, really early in the life cycle. For those who want to be notified when the books are available, here is a link to sign-up .
Thanks for asking!
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Susan
asked
Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael. My favorite part about your series were your vibrant female characters. They were strong, capable and kind and in the world of fantasy were female characters are sometimes misrepresented or neglected I particularly appreciate it. They felt like real people and this may be a silly question, but I wonder if any of them were inspired by women you know in real life?
Austin Rehl
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hello Michael! I am the author of a debut novel and I wanted to let you know how much you have inspired me. I have completed many of your audiobooks, which Mr. Reynolds narrates, and have loved them. My children enjoy them as well. I told my wife that I aspire to be an author like you someday! Thank you for all the many hours of delightful stories! How did you go about hiring a professional narrator?
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