Your Questions

As an 86-yr-old lady who has just discovered your marvelous medieval books, I'm writing to suggest that some drawings of the various weapons would be as helpful as the maps of locations. Descriptions help, but not enough for those of us not mechanically inclined. Maybe you have already done this and I've missed them.  Can't tell you how impressed I am.  Your use of language is extraordinary. Thank you, thank you!

Margo MacInnes

Try as I might I cannot open your iTunes link to get your summer reading list . Is there another way to obtain it ?

Thank you for all the wonderful work !!

Tom Marino

Hi, Bernard!

I've recently had the pleasure of reading some of your books. I've most recently finished The Fort and will be running out as soon as I have my next paycheck to purchase Redcoat. I was wondering if you have any plans of paying another visit to the American Revolution? There are a number of fascinating episodes that would surely benefit from your style - the siege of Quebec or the Illinois Campaign come to mind.

I've also greatly enjoyed the Uhtred of Bebbanburg series, and I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment of that series. Thanks so much for penning such wonderful stories!

Warmest Regards,

Shane Majszak

Montana

Dear Mr Bernard Cornwell

I feel so honoured to be writing to you in this forum. This is my first time in writing to you and quite frankly I am having the pinch myself to check that it is true.

I first set eyes on your work in the local charity shop, rummaging for some new books to read. The book that came out at me was one called Agincourt.  I read it avidly on my commute to work; many times prayed that my commute would not come to an end so quickly in order that I could finish the tantalising chapter. Many a time I would leave the train and sit on the platform benches to read more, which did not go down to well with my bosses. Silly I know but I had been transported..

I have read your Warrior Chronicles, the last; Warriors of the Storm took me 3 days to read. Once finished I felt a huge void not knowing what to pick up next to read.

I’ve been reading historical fiction by CJ Sansom based in the Tudor era, a gripping read by a hugely talented writer. Enough said.

I appreciate it takes 6 months for you write the next book in the series. However, do you write any other books in compliment as I would love to read them? What would your next project be after the Warriors Chronicles?

ANDROULLA

 

I know that people have been giving you suggestions about what to write next, but what i am wondering is do you have any idea about what you are going to write? thanks for the books.

Tom

I have read all of your books other than the Sharpe series and the Starbuck Chronicles (favorite is the Arthur books so far) but on the reviews of the Starbuck books, people mention wishing that you would write another book so they would know what happens to the characters.

Are there any plans to continue this series?

Noreen

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I just finished "Sharpe's Triumph" and really enjoyed it. One question, what part,if any, did Stevenson ' s  army play in the battle?

Thanks for the good read,

Jim

Sir,

I believe there has been talk (or preliminary work) on a film based on your fine work Agincourt. I check IMDB (Internet Movie Database) regularly but can't find any information other than 'In development'. Can your readers look forward to seeing this story eventually make it to the silver screen?

Donald Burgio

Hello,

Being a big fan of Morgan in most things Arthurian, and having just finished Excalibur (Polish edition), I've got some questions and I'm happy you're taking them.

What has motivated or influenced your decision to make her not only turn Christian (which is rare and unconventional already) and so early (which is unique)? I know it was a relatively late addition to the myth, but why didn't you have her accompany Arthur on his final voyage? And what could have happened to her later, and Nimue for that matter, and are the gods and magic actually real within the book?

Besides, I wonder did you like any other versions of Morgan elsewhere? Also any chances for a TV series treatment like your Saxon stories now?

Thank you in advance,

Robert Glasel

Hi Mr. Cornwel.

I've started reading your Sharpe books (Sharpe's Tiger and Sharpe's Triumph, and took a liking to 18th and early 19th century warfare. I have a question: where could I learn more about those drilling commands and tactics that you describe in your books? Things like: Fix Bayonets, Shoulder Arms... Was there some kind of standard manual for that?

Thanks!

Vinicius Costa

Mr Cornwell,

have any of your stories dealt with the battle of Chapultapec, where US Marine Corps officers and NCOs earned the blood stripe on their trousers?  If not can you recommend a novel that does, please, if you know of one?

Thank you,

Roger Lott