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About 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 and received six Amazon Editor's Picks. 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. MARC SIMONETTI was born in France in 1977. He is an award-winning concept artist illustrator and fine artist specializing in fantasy. Marc studied at the Beaux Arts in Annecy and then at the Emile Cohl School. He quickly established himself as a concept artist making his mark in high-profile productions such as the 3D space opera Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets when he worked in close partnership with acclaimed French director Luc Besson. Further collaborations with leading visual effect companies include Los Angeles-based MPC and Weta digital. His most recent work as a concept artist making visual development and staging dramatic lighting and designs includes Aladdin Maleficent 2 Aquaman 2 and the upcoming Transformers Moviem Rise of the Beasts. Best known for his work on GRR Martins books A Song of Ice and Fire and The Iron Throne Marc has also illustrated some of the best-known fantasy and Sci-Fi novels such as Terry Pratchetts Discworld Robin Hobbs The Royal Assassin trilogy Patrick Rothfusss Name of the Wind Terry Brooks Shannara Cycle Brandon Sandersons Mistborn trilogy Frank Herberts Dune and Michael J. Sullivans Legends of the First Empire series and the Rise and Fall trilogy. Marcs awards include Winner of the 2018 Locus Magazines Chesley Award: Best Cover Illustration r/Fantasy Stabby Award Winner for best fantasy covers in 2013 2015 2016 and 2018 the 2006-Grand winner Blizzard Art Contest.