Your Questions

You write of Essex, Wickford, Foulness. Did you live at the Mayphil Hotel Battlesbridge with Mrs Cornwell And Mr Hall approx 1950? Michael Watson

dear sir I have been reading your books for a long time now and I have heard it on the grapevine that there is another Sharpe book coming out, is this correct? Thankyou for all the books, it won't be long before I have to open up my own library ha ha. I hope to hear from you soon.

Graham

Mr Cornwell, I have started to read the Sharpe books and enjoyed every one I have read so far. When I have an idea for a book I start to write it but can't get past the first chapter and I just leave it and stop there. I would like to know how you are able to continue writing, e.g the Sharpe books, and not get bored with the story line you started to write.

Mark Berry age 13

I am a Canadian fan. I have always been a fan of history, and find the many different stories and opinions found in the times you write about interesting. That's how I found you as an author, I have never read the Sharpe's tales, but have read most of your other books. I would like to read about a Viking voyage into a strange land, and would love a crude story of a young warrior introduced into the viking trade of pillage and war. Do this for me and I will buy it hardcover. You look like you enjoy beer. You should come to Canada.

Jason LeBlanc

Hi Bernard, i know that the death of kings has only just been released but when is the next saxon book due and do you know what the title will be yet or not? thanks very much A Stockwell

Ok Mr Cornwell here is the predicament I am in: As of today (14th Oct) I have read Death of Kings 8 times (fantastic book!). This being the case, I feel it is prudent - and not overly demanding - to ask when the next book in the series is due? I spent 12 months driving myself insane waiting for 'DOK' and fear another period of impatient longing! I understand that you are a busy man and a brilliant author and I suppose that entitles you to some recreational time! However, at this moment, I would not be adverse to your agent chaining you to a desk and demanding at least another 4 saxon stories before christmas! Keep up the good work! Alex

Hi Bernard, Thanks for the great read, I have just finished your new book Death of Kings, as I enjoy the saxon stories I was unable to put it down and finished it very quickly, could you please let me know a rough idea of when you would be completing the next book(1, 2 or 3 years maybe?), thanks, Graham

Bernard, I have become hooked on your Character, "Uhtred of Bebbanburg", and keep reading the sequels to see if he ever gets home to his rightful Castle. I have just finished "Death of Kings" and I'm still hung out. When are we getting more?? Peter.

Mr. Cornwell, thank you for introducing me to historical fiction. I just finished Death of Kings. I am wondering how many more books are in the Saxon series? After reading the last book, it appears there may be more than one. Thank you again, Mike.

Hi, Bernard, Just wanted to let you know that I saw "Death of Kings" being listed over at The Book Depository website as a Paperback edition. So being a rabid fan of Uhtred, I went ahead and ordered it --- only to be mystified later when someone contacted me and told me that it was a mistake...as it had yet to be released! When is your book really coming out as a paperback in the UK? Best Regards, Karen

Dear Mr. Cornwell: Although I live in Texas, I couldn't wait for the January 2012 USA release for the Saxon Stories' Death of Kings. So...I went ahead and ordered from the UK Amazon & received my British copy last week. Just finished it & loved it, of course! I am quite content with my Uhtred fix... for now. I was reading on your website that you are currently working on another Thomas of Hookton novel. Can't wait for that too - when do you anticipate that one to be published (UK & USA)? One more question: When, Oh When, will poor Starbuck return? I am sure you receive many emails from your addicted Nate Starbuck fans - please put us out of our misery & try your utmost to put Nate next on your "To Write" list!!! Thanks again for another Uhtred & the birth of England page-turner! Sincerely, Lorena Hoo Al-Ali

hi Bernard thanks for getting back to me, I was enquiring as to where you got information on the black bow ,I am at present making various long bows to see the difference in performance ,I understand the black is only a finish soot and oil/wax ,but any historical reference will be a great help, many thanks, Pete

Dear Bernard You have mentioned projects you would like like to do in the future (and I hope I dont prejudice them as I say them) for famous battles I wondered if u had ever passed your mind at all (see from a legal standpoint I'm just asking you whether they passed your mind not if you would write them) Stamford Bridge and Hastings 1066 an all that Wolfe and Quebec at all and after reading the Fort whether u would write again about the AR and say Cornwallis campaigns in the South.Finally would you consider the Washington/Baltimore with if not Sharpe a spin off with (insert name) who in Sharpe's Waterloo it was mentioned he was then living in Canada as its the bicentennial of the war of 1812 coming up Yours sincerely Geraint

Hi Mr. Cornwell Like everyone, I love the Sharpe books, just a tremendous amount of enjoyment reading about my favorite historical period. Just to feel a little more connected I would love to have one signed by you. if you agree to sign, would you personalize it to me ? I can't imagine anyone that loves your books would ever sell them. I signed up for your itinerary and hope that one day I will get to meet you. Thanks very much. Mike