Your Questions

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Dear Mr. Cornwell, I don't think there are other books I enjoy reading more than your awesome medieval somewhat bloody adventures! It's almost giving me insomnia as I can't put them down at night... Have a very simple question: Are your books also available as ebooks for Apple Ipod? Regards, Brian

Submitted September 14, 2011

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Yes, a number of my books (including The Fort) are available at itunes.com for the iPad, iPod and the iPhone.

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Dear Bernard I have read all of the Sharpe Book's , The Starbuck chronicles,The fort ,Redcoat,Scoundrel,The Burning Land And I have just read A free Sampler Death Of Kings when is the Book being released? all the other books you worte I have not read yet::

mervyn j c rickard

Submitted September 14, 2011

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Death of Kings will be released in the UK on 29 September, in the US in January 2012.

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When will there be a unabridged audio book of the warlord chronicles available. I have been looking for a long time and no luck. Abridged versions are useless to me. Thank you.

Donald J Reed

Submitted September 14, 2011

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The Warlord Chronicles are now available for Kindle at both Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. I still don't know if a new audio version of these books will be available any time soon.....sorry!

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Hi Mr. Cornwell. I just learned that the paperback of The Fort will not be available in the States until January 3rd, and the hardcover of Death of Kings until January 17th! I know your influence in these things is limited, but could you talk to your publisher anyway, just in case you might be able to change their minds and move it up a couple of months? These things mean a lot to your fans. Alan Kempner

Submitted September 14, 2011

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I will pass your comments along...

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Dear Mr Cornwell: I have read your entire list, some twice, and love your writing. Have you ever considered writing about William Marshall? He was real, at an interesting period, his life is well documented except for the time he spent with King Richard on Crusade, and he was probably very involved there. He lived with a sword in his hand for over 70 years, and rose to rule England for three years. He is more interesting than Robin Hood. Thank you for your consideration.

Rick

Submitted September 14, 2011

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I have thought about it, but life is short . . . so I somehow doubt I'll ever get round to him. But never say never. Maybe?

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Will your soon-to-be-released book come in unabridged audio? I am a great fan. Thanks.

Alan Levith

Submitted September 14, 2011

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Yes, an unabridged audio version read by Stephen Perring is available at Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.

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Hi Bernard I've been a fan of yours for some seven years now and was wondering if you would ever consider writing a novel set during the Crusades. It would be interesting to see you go up against the likes of Robyn Young, Jack Whyte etc. Looking forward to the publication of Death of Kings, by the way.

Michael Egan

Submitted September 14, 2011

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I have no plans to write anything about the Crusades

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WRITE AN AVERAGE NOVEL, ONCE ALL THE RESEARCH AND PLANNING HAS BEEN DONE

Les Taylor

Submitted September 14, 2011

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For me? Usually takes around five or six months to write a book.

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omg just finished reading 'Excalibur' (the french translation) but i still dont understand what happened to Derfel ? how did he die ? and what happened to his daughter who was on the boat with Arthur ? was the best collection I've read so far (except maybe the wheel of time) also what happens to Galahad and Nimue ? plz plz plz plz plz tell me thank you best regards, Liam Little

Submitted September 14, 2011

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I honestly don't know what happens to my characters once a story is done....and I do not plan to add to the Warlord Chronicles. I guess the rest is up to you to decide!

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Hi Bernard I've only recently been introduced to your work when I was lent a copy of Azincourt. Although I was quite familiar with the story of the battle, this really made it much more tangible. You clearly do your homework before setting it down don't you? I read somewhere that there have been discussions about making a film of it, is that a likely prospect? Would you like that to happen?

I'm slowly working through the Saxon stories now, only one more to go and then the new one next month. One thing I've learned from these was about the battle in Reading in 871, I lived there for the first 24 years of my life and I had no idea it had ever happened. There seems to be little detail available about exactly where this took place and I'd love to find out more. All the best, and much appreciation. Chris

Submitted September 14, 2011

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As far as I understand (and I'm utterly incurious) there is such a deal and even a script, though I couldn't swear to that. If it all happens, wonderful, and if it doesn't, then it's still wonderful.

I know - it's extraordinary how we've forgotten so much of our early history in England (which is one reason I'm writing the Saxon books!). I'd suggest that the best source is John Peddie's good book 'Alfred, Warrior King', and the bibliography might give you some follow-up ideas.