Riyria Revelations Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Crown Conspiracy | 2008 | Buy |
| Avempartha | 2009 | Buy |
| Nyphron Rising | 2009 | Buy |
| The Emerald Storm | 2010 | Buy |
| Wintertide | 2010 | Buy |
| Percepliquis | 2012 | Buy |
Michael J. Sullivan is an American fantasy author known for the Riyria Revelations series and its various spinoffs and companion series. He is also known for his early success in self-publishing before being picked up by a major publisher.
Sullivan worked in advertising before turning to writing. After years of writing novels that did not sell, he nearly gave up. His wife Robin encouraged him to keep writing, and when publishers still were not interested, she managed the self-publishing process that eventually made the Riyria series successful.
The self-published Riyria Revelations found an audience through word of mouth and strong reviews. Orbit Books acquired the series in 2011, and Sullivan has since published traditionally, through self-publishing, and through Kickstarter campaigns. His wife continues to manage the business side of his career.
Sullivan’s work is characterized by adventure, humor, and the friendship between his two protagonists. He has written extensively about his publishing journey and offers advice to other authors through blog posts and interviews. He lives in Virginia with his wife.