Kristen Joy Wilks

Kristen Joy Wilks asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Hi. Perhaps you answer this in your other series...but I was wondering why Royce pushed them to go ahead and take the job from Thrace when it went against our expectations for that character? Don't get me wrong, I love that part! But his reasoning was never explained and I was wondering if there was a reason.

Michael J. Sullivan Well, there are a few reasons, but the biggest is that Hadrian was going to quit Riyria and go his own way. Royce doesn't have much in his life and he really couldn't bear losing Hadrian. Also Gwen had made a prediction that Hadrian would die, and she felt that if Royce was with him that future could be averted. Not entirely sure he knew what he would do AFTER that "last job." Maybe come up with another and another. In any case, events transpired so it turned out not to be their last time together and the rest, as they say, is history.

Thanks for asking Kristen. Hope that helps.

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Dan Absalonson

Dan Absalonson asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Thanks for doing this. I know that writing a lot is the best way to improve, but what have been some things you've learned as a writer that have pushed your works to a publishable state? For instance I realized I could write well - but did not know how to craft a good story. My first novels have no structure or plot beats. Knowing story structure has helped me a lot. Thanks!

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Veronica Morfi asked Michael J. Sullivan:

I don't know if this has been answered before, but are there going to be 12 books in the Chronicles (one for each year)? Or is it just my wishful thinking? And how many more books will we get with Hadrian and Royce?

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