Your Questions

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

first of all let me tell you that I am fun of your work. I have not read all your books, only the last kingdom series, but hopefully, if me busy schedule allows me, I will read the others. If I am to be objective, maybe 5-6 books of the series felt to me, that the similar plots are happening just in the different places and times, but overall I think that the series are well written.

That being said I need to apologise, because I am going to ask you the question, which I think most of the writers does not like to hear. Now when the 2.season of the last kingdom is out, I feel hungry for another stories of Uhtred and Finan. When do you think we can expect the 11. book from the series ?

Thank you.

Best regards.

Pavol

 

I really enjoy your books. When can we expect the next book. My son and I are your unconditional fans.

J. A. Copa

 

Hi, I wanted to know how many books you intended to write in the Last Kingdom series?

Anne Maree

 

Hi Bernard,

I bought your latest book in 'The Last Kingdom' series - 'The Flame Bearer' and decided to reread the series from book 3 before I read 'The Flame Bearer', also in preparation for series 2 now showing on TV.

Bad mistake!  The TV series screen play really mucks about with the characters and time lines and several of your really dramatic scenes are either missed out or dumed down so miss the impact you originally intended to convey!

I really enjoyed 'The Flame Bearer' another first class read.  Can we expect another book in 2017?  I look forward to its release.

Many thanks from an avid reader - I have read all your work and enjoyed every book.

Les Stevens

Hello,

I'm really enjoying series 2 of the Last Kingdom, I think its fantastic work.  Are you enjoying it and were you consulted in production at all?

On a similar vein, whilst I can't see that we will ever get a TV version of "Sharpe's Trafalgar" (well, certainly not with Sean Bean) with CGI being able to do what it can do now, I'd be fascinated to see a good TV/ movie depiction, however, I'm not sure whether there is a vehicle that would justify the costs.  After all, neither Hornblower or Aubrey were there.

Surely there's scope for a high budget long running Aubrey/Maturin series though.  I always thought they got things the wrong way round, in that Hornblower should have been on the big screen (action stories) and Aubrey/Maturin on small screen (character stories).

Are there any others of your stories you would like to see on screen?

Thanks!

Jeremy

Dear Sir,

There is a hint of a promise that we might hear more about Derfel and the mouse lord. Do you have any inclination to write anymore about these characters as i am sure i am not the only one who would love to read (and buy) another of your novels.

Thank you

Simon Evans

(a fan)

Good Evening Mr. Cornwell,

 

I love your books. I started with the Saxon Stories and then have moved on to the Arthur Trilogy and Stonehenge. I've loved them all. Thank you very much for your stories. I also have to say I love Jonathan Keeble's narration of your audible books he really brings the characters to life.

 

Anyway onto my question. I was trying to explain to my wife that there are at least 7 but possibly 8 different people named Uhtred in the Saxon Stories but then I wasn't sure if I got the count right. Do you remember the number?

 

I love your stories and look forward to your future works.

 

Chuck

Hi there

Just wondering who were the Buffs in Sharpe's Havoc

Davie

I keep hoping that you will take a plunge into the Cromwellian Era. Plenty of space for heroes.

If you get a chance, read 'Montrose' by John Buchan. Makes 'Braveheart' look decidedly tame.

Laurie Pettitt

Hello,

 

Who is your favourite artist? Have you ever written a book or series of books as a result of a particular painting or artist?

 

I don't know how much of an influence someone like Lady Butler ( Elizabeth Thompson) is on your Sharpe Napoleonic books.

 

Regards and thanks,

 

Adrian.

I apologize if perhaps you have addressed this question someplace and I have missed it.

Is Cnut Ranulfson ( In the saxon Tales) an Ancestor of the future Cnut the Great?

Steve

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

 

I am a big fan of yours and have been for years.  I have read your entire Richard Sharpe Series, your Saxon Tales Series, your Grail Quest Trilogy, and a few other one-offs.  So when perusing your website today, I was surprised and disturbed to find that you gave an interview to Breitbart. They are an overtly racist, conspiracy-mongering website, and I was disappointed that you chose to lend them any of your own credibility. This very loyal fan respectfully requests that you reconsider the dubious wisdom of featuring that link on your website.

 

Sincerely,

Clint Geller, PhD.

I heard a very respected Author said that your books contained " Too much Plot, not enough Lifestyle"?

I wasn't aware that a novel could contain Too much plot :) Regardless I am thinking of having an annual Rugby match centering on Team O'Brien Vs. Team Cornwell... Your thoughts? LOL

Steven " Team Cornwell" Fontaine