Your Questions

Mr. Cornwell:
My name is J. Nicolás Gracía Mesa. I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.-
I came across your books just by chance bout a decade ago. The first I read was Excalibur, a few years later I completed de trilogy. It is not easy to find the books down here.-
I enjoyed them very much.-
Last year, looking for something to read, I discovered “Agincourt”. It was a very nice book. The plot was interesting, and the name of the main character could not be better. (I just forgot to mention that I am a very fond of archery, and every year we organize a Medieval Archery Tournament) I understand that your focus on that novel is on the archer and not in archery. So I felt that something was sort of missing, but that it was all in my expectations. I really like the book you wrote. I read a very few lines about yourself, and don´t think it mentions it, but just in case, you should try shooting with the longbow or the recurved. It´s worth it.-
After finishing that e-book, I was eager for more and discovered “The Saxon Chronicles”.  They are as delightful as the Arthur books. I must confess that Uhtred, is a very human character that I can´t help enjoying. It´s superb.-
It is not in my mind to annoy you. But I´m wondering if you:  have already decided the length of the chronicles?  When are you going to publish the remaining titles?
By the way, I am not sure if this is relevant to you. In Argentina, The only books I found were “Northumbria” and”Stonehenge”, both   titles were edited in Spain. The Arthur books that were sold here were purchased in second hand bookstores, also in Spanish, and the same applies to some titles of Sharps saga.-
Thanks a lot for your time, and especially for the books you write.-
J. Nicolás Gracía Mesa.-

Will there be a final book about Uhtred or is this it? Thanks...
Rose Lambert

 
it appears like you can end the series here or have him survive, if he lives, how long before you decide?  I also seem to remember him looking back like Derfel in an earlier book and he did not like his current wife.
Rick Martin

 

Have just read The Pagan Lord. Very good and I wonder what you are working on at present? I've read The Fort and The Redcoat, all the Starbucks, the Grail Quest series, Stonehenge, 131356, the Warlord series and now of course all the Saxon warrior series.
I am currently reading "Shieldwall" by Justin Hill.That is also very good and takes place around 1015/16. Very redolent of your own style and I thought you might like to have a read yourself?
Regards
Bob Hawkins

I have just finished Pagan Lord which is 7th in the series. I noticed that these started in 2004 hence seven books in ten years. As Lord Uhtred is now in his late 40's and one of your earlier books in this series indicated that he was dictating his memories in his eighties.
Does this mean another seven books to the end of the saga?
As I am approaching 70 will I see the end book!!!!
Thanks for the enjoyment.
Michael Poulter

Mr Cornwell,
just a simple question - Have you ever served in the army?
Peter

Hello! I'm a big fan of your Uhtred books! Reading about the 9th century really makes my skin crawl! Will you be perhaps writing some book about the welsh kingdoms in the future!? Or perhaps about the slavic duchy of carniola? thank you for your answer! keep up the good work!

Blaž

I have read the seven books written so far.  Want to know if you will finished them before you or I meet in the halls of Valhalla?
Larry Uelsmann

 

 

Hello lord Cornwell. (did you like the lord? Uhtred would have isn't it?...rs)
I have to say first that you are a great writer, but i believe you know this...rs I´ve learned a lot with your books, you are a great teacher for me, and because of that I thank you. I have written 4 books and you inspired me a lot. I hope one day you can read one of my books, do you know portuguese? Because i'm brazilian...rsrs
About the Saxon Tales, do you have an ideia of how many books more are you going to write? Its a great series, but i get a little frustrated all the time Uhtred fail in going back to bebbanburg  ... Please let him go home...
Diego de Lima

 

 

Hello,
I understand from reading other people's questions that you are already writing the next book in the Warrior Chronicles....(thank goodness, he hasn't got hold of Bebbanburg yet!!). Can I ask when starting a series like this do you know how many books you envisage writing and secondly how many do you think you will write to conclude the series?
Thanks and Kind Regards
Chris

Mr. Cornwell:

I love all your books!  I just finished Pagan Lord, outstanding as usual.  Two questions.  Do you have a timeframe for your next book?  Do you have any plans for a 20th century story, perhaps WWII?  Thanks.  Keep them coming.

Andy Bertorelli

 

Mr. Cornwell,

I have been a devoted reader of all your series since I first picked up Azincourt as something to occupy me on a trans-Atlantic flight. Your series follow, for the most part, the near mythical and history making moments in the English history. I was wondering if you had considered a series following the British army in Egypt during the second or even the first world war? Please let me know if anything comes up.
Sincerely,
Ben Lindsey

Mr. Cornwell,

I have to tell you how thankful I am to have read your books throughout my adult life.  From Redcoat to the Starbuck Series, to Sharpe, Derful, Thomas, Uhtred, and all the others, my reading history is your production line.

I was wondering if you can suggest a fictional tale which deals with William the Conqueror.  I also read Sharon Kay Penman's books, and she deals mostly after William, where your Uhtred stories have me interested in the earlier days.  I welcome any suggestions, and thank you!
Tony D'Amico

Hello!  An English friend gave me you entire Sheild wall series.  I read "The last Kingdom" in four days,

I was surprised to find the word "swiving."  The only place I had ever seen it before was in a book by the late sexologist Dr. Robert Chartham.  I had always assumed that he made the word up!  A little research reveals that it's an olde English word.. Although not as old as the 9th century.

Harry Dudrow

Dear sir,
Uhtred in Rome??? Surely not ? How?
John