Your Questions

Mr. Cornwell,

I have just finished the Arthur Books and found them a marvelous read. I have read numerous versions of the King Arthur/Merlin legends (since I was age 14 or so; I am currently 47) and I definitely rate your version as one of the best I have read in that time.  Always a history buff, I much more enjoy the storyline when the author brings the actual history that occurred into the story.

I much enjoyed the method in which the story was told, finding Derfel's basic and blunt method of telling the story as he lived and observed it.

This having been said, I have a question regarding the ending of the story.  What happens with Derfel after he tells of the sailing into the mist by Arthur and Guenevere?  How does he end up as a monk who has been told by a young queen to write down the story of Arthur? Is his story completed in another of your novels?  If not, then I think many of your readers would enjoy hearing Derfel's end-story.

Thank you for your time in reading this and best wishes for continued success.

Respectfully,

Bankston Dozier

Hi,

I'd just like to say I am a big fan of all your books but in particular the Sharpe series, I have read the original Penninsular campaign books numerous times, enjoying them each subsequent time as much as the first. However recently I had the pleasure of reading the whole series in chronological order, and have noticed a few inconsistencies, to be honest it's just me nit picking, small things like Sharpe's version of being captured by the sultan tippoo changing between the older and newer books, when he became a sergeant, the reason why he was flogged (given in an older book as being due to witnessing Hakeswill beating a private insensible but in the India book it was due to assaulting Hakeswill when he taunted Sharpe about his woman), in Sharpe's Enemy he denies ever returning to the foundling home but in one of the newer books he had and had had revenge on the overseer. These things don't detract from my enjoyment in the slightest and I don't speak out of criticism as I can understand that in going back and telling earlier parts of Sharpe's life the story may flow better than the way it had been written in the original books, my question is if you had ever thought of correcting these small inconsistencies in new editions of the books just for the completely anal of us among your fan-base? Looking back that was a really long and convoluted message to get to such a small question, I do apologise.

Thanks for your time,

David

Hi again, Mr. Cornwell.

I understand your Elizabethan series will be on hold while you do further research.  Is it you plan to finish out Uhtred's saga before you start the new series?

Alan Kempner

I appreciate your work.  You are so prolific.  How many hours a day do you write when in the midst of a book?  I enjoyed the Sharpe series tremendously, but Uthred really got me hooked into English history.  You have done us all a favor.  I appreciate your historical notes at the end of each book.  I even was able to refer to Sharpe's Sword for my sister's visit to Salamanca.  I read each of your books twice when I get them to savor them and make sure I didn't miss anything.  Can't wait to get your Waterloo book next month even if Richard and Patrick are not part of it.  Thank you again for the many good reads you have given me.

Sincerely,

John Devlin

 

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

It sounds a cliche but for me you are a great writer and I really admire your work. I'm from Brazil.

I have observed that most of your books have like scenario the History of England. With Arthur you talked about the first years of Middle Age in England and with Uhtred you continue the same history after the creation of the saxon kingdoms... Do you have plans to write a book or serie about the Norman Conquest and the end of the house of Wessex?

Thanks for your attention!

Nayron

 

I have just finished the empty throne today and I think it may be my favorite of the Uhtred series.

I was wondering if you have ever thought or planned to do anything with the Norman invasion or their reign over England?

Jeremy

I noticed on your site that they are making a show based on Uhtred. I am so excited about that and was hoping you could tell me if it was going to be broadcast in the United States as well? I love the series and devour than as fast as I can. Please write more.

Kelli

 

If Alexander Dreymon is English. I have followed Uhtred from the very first book and will feel very let down and unable to connect with the film if Mr Dreymon(which sounds uncannily like the Japanese character Doraemon) is anything other than English by birth. I know this is not your decision but Uhtred is a very important character to so many people that I have to express my concerns somewhere...not that they will have any effect.

Martyn Forster

 

 

I read the BBC is beginning filming  of The Last Kingdom.  Is there a date for the start of the series and will this be readily available in the US?

I have long enjoyed historical fiction and have enjoyed learning about the 10th legion,  ghengis khan, Agincourt, and the formation of England. I accidently stumbled on this reading heaven starting with your Pagan series and Agincourt. Thank you so much for what you do.

I eagerly await the beginning of the History Channel season 3 of the Vikings to begin in 2 days time.

Robert Finch

 

Hello Mr.Cornwell, I'm your italian fan.I would like to ask you if the tv adaptation of the Saxon stories will be produced for Italian television (if yes how soon?). Thank you so much (Sorry for my little english).

Bye Mr.Cornwell

Giovanni

Dear Mr Cornwell

I was just wondering when another Nate Starbuck book would be added? I have read all of sharpe series and read all four of the starbuck chronicles and have waiting lol have a good day

Wesley Wilson

 

I read what you wrote about another Starbuck book.  The series obviously appeals to Americans and it is refreshing to view our Civil War from a southern perspective. I know many people are hoping you will continue the story. Please do.

Mr. Gale C Shaw

 

Two questions for you, Sir. 1st, will you ever pick up the Starbnucks series after Antietem; and 2nd, will there be anymore Sharpe films?

Tim Smith

 

Hey Mr. Cornwell,

Currently reading your Grail Quest and Saxon Stories and loving them. I would like to know if you intend to write something in Elizathan Era. It would really be awesome.

Greetings from Brazil!

Vinícius Costa

Hi

I love all of your books and I was wondering if there will be more in your Saxon Series.

Thanks,

Anne-Maree Butler

 

Great fan - enjoyed the last 2 books. What's the next book and when is it due?

Many thanks

James Thompson

 

 

Dear Mr. Cornwell,

I just wanted to say that I am a huge fan of your books. I'm a first-year grad student in medieval history and an aspiring novelist, and I've fallen in love with the Saxon Stories. I've been going through them at breakneck speed.

I've marveled at how flawlessly and vividly the fight scenes and battles are written; and having tried to write some myself, I realize how incredibly difficult they are to write. How do you do it? When I read them I feel like I'm there on the battlefield watching it unfold before my eyes. It's the next best thing to a time machine.

Do you have a tip or two on how to write a great fight scene?

Thanks so much for writing these amazing books! I can't wait to dive into the other series as well as time in grad school allows.

Thanks!

Best,

Patrick Mooney