My friend, Michael J. Sullivan, has become known as a fantastic fantasy writer as a result of The Riyria Revelations series.  He was also a great contributor to my First Page Project (which I need to revive).

Michael read a copy of The Bubble Gum Thief before it was published, and he gave me some great ideas about changes that made it better.  Then Michael honored me by asking if I’d give him thoughts on his new sci-fi novel, Hollow World, when it was still in a draft stage.  It’s a vivid depiction of a kind of future society, and a truly great story.  But it’s also a thoughtful attempt to grapple with issues of interconnectedness and technology, and that’s what I liked best about it.  Michael’s fantasy work harkens back to the classical era of fantasy books, so it’s not much of a surprise that Hollow World harkens back tonally to the days of Asimov or Bradbury, even while addressing concerns of our day.   I don’t usually read science fiction, but Hollow World made me want to. 

Hollow World is out now.  You can buy it here.