Your Questions

Hello Mr Cornwell. This summer I once again read Sharpe' Warterloo. When I read it I think of the common soldier. The men on both sides were really brave. How the French could walk into English musket fire stills stuns me. My grandfather fought with the East Yorks in world war one. My father asked him how he could go over the top knowing what was waiting. He replied we would have followed our officers anywhere. Is it all in the mind? Also this summer I found Sharpe's Triumph in hardback. What I enjoyed about this book was the pace. A good summer read. In regards to Azincourt is there any record of the English scrounging up all the swords , daggers, rings, armour, saddles. and anything of value from the battlefield? It is never talked about but they would not have left it? Look forward to your next book. Regards, Nicholas Langrick

Hi Bernard. Do you have any plans to write more on the Hundred Years War? You have a great take on that period, in my opinion. LOVED "Azincourt" and the Grail Quest Series. The ending of "Heretic" was beautiful! That's all. Hope you're doing well. Best regards, Sir Bernard! Dan Bergeorn, Gabriola Island, BC Canada

Mr Cornwell, I am enjoying your new book, "The Fort." My question: as a long-established author, do you pay any attention to the reader reviews published on sites like amazon?
Kelly Quinn

Mr. Cornwell, Obviously, you do a great deal of research for works. I was curious as to whether this research served the imagination as much as the accuracy and details of the time. Information seems to open up doors for the imagination to, well, imagine more. You have said that you like reading history, who would have guessed? Does all this study help you to see the settings and characters vividly. Does the research make the writing all that much more fun? Wish you the best and looking forward to sneaking off to the book store for The Fort in the next week or so.

Any chance of seeing you on facebook anytime soon? Respectfully, Daniel

Hi, Bernard. I'm a big fan of your Sharpe series and am look forward to reading 'The Fort' which I've just bought today (the start of a new series, hopefully!) I wanted to send a query relating to Waterstones offer of pre-ordering 'The Fort' here in the UK - there is indeed an exclusive extra section at the back of the book but was there supposed to also be a separate special booklet like the original "Sharpe's Story" that came out a few years ago? The advert in-shop stated "a free guide to Bernard Cornwell's books" would come with the book, but I did not receive this when I picked up my copy unfortunately. Apologies if this is a question more for your publishers but thanks for your time. Chris Allan, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Saxon series and read the last book almost a year ago. When is the next book in the series due out please?

Ian Brodie

Will there be a sixth or more in The Saxon Stories? Also loved Azincourt. Thank You. Kelly Daschuk

Hello Mr Cornwell I am very sorry to disturb you but I am a young fan and I have enjoyed and read most (if not all) your books and each has been a fantastic read and a true pleasure every single time I have read them. I was just wondering, however, if there is any news on a new Saxon stories book coming out soon? I have enjoyed this series thoroughly and hope that the next book in this fantastic chain is released sometime soon. Alex Wilson

when do you expect the next installment of the Saxon stories? How many books do you plan to write in this series? Brian

I just have one selfish question. I just finished reading The Burning Land and I can't wait to hear more from Uhtred. So I was wondering when the next book will be coming out? Thanks so much! Anna Marie

Will there be a follow up to the Burning Land? I do hope so as I look forward to them being published, thank you, Andy Branton.

I was Just Curious When Is the next installment of the Saxon Stories going to be released? I am waiting anxiously to read it
Ashli

Dear Mr Cornwell, Not a question about your books although I have read them all. I was watching Sharpe's War on tv other day and would like to ask as to where you got your hat. I'm off to sunny climes soon and what you were wearing is exactly what I'm after.

John Bone

Hello Mr Cornwell, When looking through questions that others have asked you I have noticed people regularly asking you what your favourite books that you have written are, to which you have answered the War Lord Chronicles. However I have wondered who has been the favourite character that you have created? For me it is one of three which I cannot decide and in no particular order Richard Sharpe, Derfel Cadarn and Uhtred of Bebbanburg, also I've considered Thomas of Hookton.

And a further question which historical person have you most enjoyed researching and writing about? Again I enjoyed reading about Wellington, Henry V in Azincourt and your take on Arthur. Would like to say thankyou for giving me and others many enjoyable reads and also introducing me to Simon Scarrow after seeing your comment "I could do without competition like this!" I still think that you come out on top however. Thankyou, David Bennett.

Hello Mr Cornwell, just a few points. Firstly there are hopelessly few books of yours that I haven't read yet and I managed to find the first two Starbuck books in the "cheap" section of the local department store. It felt like sacrilege to buy them there but I couldn't help myself. Read the first so far and loved it but wondered if it was a tough choice to have the main character in southern colours given the outcome of the war and knowing that the cause is always going to have a negative end?

And I'm having a writing argument and who better to ask but, the point is; that if there is a smell of, or like "shit" in the air, ie from a sewer or the slicing of guts in battle, then it is fair to actually use the word for realism? Thanks for your time.

Adrian