Are you Patricia Cornwell's husband? She's also one of my favorites.
Richard Lee Kincaid
No, I've never met Patricia Cornwell. As far as I know, we are not related.
I see there is another book coming out in the King Alfred series. Will this be the last? I hope not, but if it is will this be a wrap up to his old age. I have just become aware of your books and look forward to reading what you have done.
Charles C. Kalbfell
It will not be the last. I hope there will be at least ten books, but have a feeling it might well be more.
Dear Bernard In regards to your next book you mentioned that it was in Maine, is it this battle (with out wanting to give it it away too much and naming it)? I found this on a website: http://www.redcoat.me.uk/page15.htm.
And after recently re-reading Redcoat you have got Sam Gilpin and all the Light Infantry wearing tricorns and Grenadiers wearing Bearskins yet LI had long discarded tricorns as unsuitable for woodland fighting and used small caps while Grenadiers only wore the Bearskins for Guard Duty and Parades and the workaday Grenadier (and the rest of the redcoats in the British army) used unstitched floppy hats.
And have you ever seen the Patriot and wondered what you thought of it and there takes on Marion and Tarleton??
Finally ever thought of books on either the 1775 siege of Qubec and Carleton and Arnold or Guildford Courtouse a real slug fest of a battle?? Yours sincerely Geraint
P.S If you have not read it A strange Fatality The battle of Stoney Creek by James Elliot is quite good. And have you ever thought of even just one book on the war of 1812 it seems wrong to ignore it when its a big part of the Napoleonic wars. Geraint
You got it!
I think I got that wrong - thanks! The Patriot? I never managed to see it, sorry.
Guilford Court House has been on the radar for a long time, but whether I'll ever get round to it? I'm not sure.
Well, it's a small part of the Napoleonic Wars, but not to be ignored for that - and yes, I do have one long-distance project, but it's probably a race between that and dying, so who knows?
I just finished the Burning Land. I read it in two days. I live in the US and purchased it through Amazon Europe. It costs more but I couldn't wait. Something you might tell your US readers who like me can't wait till it comes out in the US. When can I read more about Uhtred? Are you working on anymore Sharpe novels? Thank you for your great stories. Tom O'Connell
I am a Romanian fan and have most of your books.My question is: when are you going to write the next book of "The Saxon stories"? (I already bought on line "The Burning Land")Tks. a lot for all what you wrote till now!!!
Draghici Marian Alin
There will be more of Sharpe, though not for a couple of years. Right now I'm writing a book set during the time of the American Revolutionary War; once that book is finished I'll write the next Uhtred.
Hi Bernard, If possible I could do with a little advice. I finished the first draft of a novel a year ago, but due to work commitments etc I am still struggling through rewrites. The story is nailed down but it probably still needs one more rewrite to iron out some inconsistencies and to get rid of ambiguity etc. But I am running out of steam and patience. It is good. I am convinced of that. Whether its good enough is another thing. Should I begin sending off excerpts etc to agents now as I could do with something happening be it good or ill or should I hang on in there until it is truly finished? Kind Regards, Willie
My advice is when it's finished. You can, if you like, submit, say, three chapters with a synopsis of the unfinished rest, and that can work just fine, but you want the agent to sell the book, so they need to know what they're selling. And don't worry too much about the editing. What will persuade an editor to buy your book is not the matchless prose, but the story. If that is compelling, then the publishing house will provide all the copy-editing you need for free. Good luck!
Hi Bernard I noted from one of your readers that Celtic Films are planning a T V film based on Gallows Thief, I checked their web site and they are in fact making a four part series based on your book, can't wait.
Also I am looking forward to your next book based on the American War of Independence. Have you a title yet and when will it be published? Again many thanks for your wonderful novels. Regards Bob Warburton
I can't wait either, but I have to say that this is the very first I've ever heard of it! My suspicion is that they'd like to make a series (and I'd like them to do that too), but I'm not holding my breath!
No title yet, but we hope to see it published in the UK next October.
Dear Mr Cornwell, of course I really love your work. I particularly like the Archer's tale and all the extremely detailed information you give throughout the 3 books. I wonder how much archery practice you have put into that. I recently learned the books are going to be made into a movie. I am an archery trainer and horseback archer myself and would love to learn how they go about a project like that. Can you inform me who will direct the movie? Thank you for your stories and the many happy hours I found in your books. Frank, Netherlands
I've heard that rumour too, and I'll believe it when I see the credits roll. I'm not sure who is directing, if indeed the project is real, but I'll try to find out (I distance myself from all these film things so that I don't raise false hopes!)
Dear Mr. Cornwell, I have read all your books which I must congratulate you on, your knowledge of historical events is awesome keep it up. What (if any) are your thoughts on the Jacobite uprising? I know you have said you would prefer Scottish writers to work on Scottish historical characters, however, the Jacobite uprising is quite a complex subject involving Scotland, England and France. Would this be a period in history you would maybe give consideration to at some point in the future?. Jack Livsey
It is tempting...and I have given it some thought, so who knows? Maybe some day...
Dear Mr Cornwell I recently bought the Sharpe series on DVD and am now absolutely hooked on them and am trying to read all the books (seven, so far). However, what I want to know, is are you ever going to follow up on the story of Antonia? With a mother and father like hers she should turn out outstanding! Needless to say, I hope she and Sharpe meet up some time in the future - presumably after Sharpe's Devil. Please accept my congratulations on this gripping series of books. Sincerely Anne Durban, South Africa.
It is possible we may see Antonia again...
Hi, firstly, I've read all your books (and before my 18th birthday!), all of which I've loved. Can't wait for the next Sharpe book. Just wondered if perhaps Rider Sandman could appear in one, as they are from the same era. I'd imagine they'd get along great! Tom Creighton
Anything's possible!