Your Questions

Hello Mr. Cornwell I've read several of your books and enjoyed every one of them except Stonehenge. (No body's perfect). I'm now reading Stormchild and since I was born and raised in Kalamazoo I was wondering how you came to use that city as Jackie the investigater's home base. It is an unusual name that most people have never heard of. Regards, Jim

Hello, love your books, should not have killed off Teresa. Are you planning a series on Robin Hood? If you did Robin Hood the same way as the Arthur books,hot dog. Why do some of your books come out in paper then hard? Look forward to your next novel, regards Nicholas. P.S. Were you hungry as a child?

I'd really enjoy another title in the Starbuck Chronicles. Could you let me know if anything is in the process. Thanks. Paul Stevens

Dear Bernard, I know more Sharpe is in the works but don't we have some unfinished business with Arthur and Thomas of Hookton? The journey of both these characters has a way to go and I fully expect to come along for the ride. Also, I have asked this question before but it would be a thrill for your legion of fans and quite rewarding for you if your publisher came out with a collectors edition alla the Hornblowers series, of Sharpe. I would envision the release date around Christmastime so all the Sharpaphilles would have visions of sugar plums in their heads. Thanks for the all too short hours of reading pleasure, Mike

Dear Mr. Cornwell Thanks for many amazing books. You've probably read that a billion times now but it needs to be said! First off I've noted with disappointment that it seems unlikely you will write anything else in the Arthurian trilogy-hope that might not be the case...? Also, force that as a film licence on someone, with a gun if necessary, it's a crime that it hasn't happened already and Hollywood's supoosed recent 'historic' version was about as believable as Alien3. Another question is, I have recently noted a theme that is almost...critical of Christianity in your work. I'm aware this is a delicate subject so I understand if you refuse to answer it! However I'm a Theology & Religious Studies student so found it quite interesting-Derfel eventually renounces Christianity (and even if he didn't I would still have been left feeling that he was much more at home with paganism) the Grail Quest sees generally unpleasant characters torturing their way to the grail, and finally I recently noted that Uhtred looks upon Christianity as a bit 'sissy' (best word I could think of). Indeed there are plenty of exceptions on both sides of the coin, it's just thematically it seems more against than for to me. It's just something I could write an essay on like people do with classical writers, I thought I might as well take advantage of the fact I can still ask you! Indeed this idea may have only come about thanks to my own opinions, sorry for the ramble and I apologise in advance if I inadvertently offend you or anyone who reads it should you/they happen to have a particularly strong faith. Also apologise if these are repeatedly asked questions... Thanks for your time answering our questions and writing great stuff, Jamie

Dear Bernard I have read all your Sharpe books and the Warlord Chronicles and they are so much fun to read. Never a dull moment amongst them, which for some one as jumpy as I am dull moments in books can really try my nerve. I was curious if you could tell me1. What happens to Nimue in the end. 2: Did you ever intend to do any thing concerning Arthurs Sister Anne in France. And finally who is your favorite character from the series, aside from of course Derfel. Demetia.

Just finished reading The Last Kingdom, an excellent tale and I look forward to the next book. The storylines in the books of yours that I have read are similar to each other, which I don't mind at all, does this mirror your life the way that you have achieved success by starting from the bottom and working your way to the top of the literary food chain? Your books are amazing and the come down after reading them and waiting for the next in the series is practically unbearable but I am a glutton for punishment and the next books are always worth the wait. Thank you, Jason Vernon.

Mr. Cornwell I am a fan of the Sharpe books. But the TV series disappoint. I watched the first three episodes and they don't seem to fill-out your charactors or stories.. Curious what grade you would give the TV series, and whether someone like director Ridley Scott or actor/director Mel Gibson might do a better job telling Sharpe stories. Best DW

Mr. Cornwell, A few More Questions.. 1. What is your absolute favorite Hornblower story? 2. How did you come to the realization that the 4th Thomas of Hookton book wasn't working and that you should retire him? Is that about the same time you began delving into Alfred's history and switched to writing the Last Kingdom? Is it painful to abandon a story that you've put a lot of work into? 3. I've read a quote from you in an interview where you state "I've noticed there are no great films, plays, etc., about the [American] Revolution, but plenty about the Civil War -- the truth is that, once you examine the Revolution closely, you discover that a lot of it is myth, and so it's probably best left where it is -- in the realm of magnificent legend." That leaves me feeling a little forlorn because I am currently writing my first (hopefully not last) novel that is set during the Revolution. Can you share some of the hurdles in writing about this time period that you had to overcome while creating Redcoat? It would be much appreciated. Thanks Again For Your Time R. Kulb

Sir, Why are we neglected in your stories, is it because we are not as flamboyant as our celtic cousins, that's just testemony to our quiet profewssionalism, but we have either been fighting against, or later on the same side as the english since they came from the sea. We were at Minden as one of THE REGIMENTS, we held the redoubt at Yorktown when everyone else gave in, we burnt the whitehouse in 1812, held Rorkes drift, the list is basically endless when you take into account the accomplishemnts of all 4 welsh infantry regiments. I feel that there is much more scope, for us. Respectfully AR Jones. p.s. shame your new book isn't out untill Oct. my tour will almost be at an end then, and I've re read, the Arthur boks, Sharpes, Stonehenge, Last Kingdom, Starbuck and Redcoat, not to mention got the lads interested too!