Your Questions

Hi Mr. Cornwell, first, thanks for making wonderful books, I'm reading Saxon Chronicles right now and I think it's great! I was reading one of the most influential newspapers here in Brazil, "O Globo", about the "Bienal do Livro" event, and it said you were one of the guest authors of this year's "Bienal do Livro". I was really excited and so were all of your fans over here! We were wondering if you're going to sign books over here and maybe take a picture or two with us, just so we can prepare for this hehe! We have no additional information at the moment, just that you are coming to Brazil. Another question (and this one is just a personal question, not a community one), I have always been interested in pre-Christ history, do you plan to write something about these (really) Old days in the near future (like you did with Stonehenge)? Or maybe go deep into Fiction and create a whole Fantasy setting (don't know if you enjoy Fantasy like "Lord of the Rings")? I think the way you write your books is simply fantastic and unique, I'd love to read a complete fantasy book by Bernard Cornwell hehe! Thanks a lot for all your hard work (and sorry for mistakes, english is not my first language but I tried my best to make it understandable)!
Marlon Carrero

Dear Mr Cornwell, I very much enjoy your Saxon Stories. In particular it's Uhtred's motto that I like. Unfortunately I don't know how it is pronounced properly. (I am German and not familiar with the old English ...). Could you please tell me the pronunciation (as you did it for other words in FAQ 6). Thank you very much in advance and regards. Kathleen Kunze

Hi! I just can't say how much i love your books! I live in Brazil, and buy the books in portuguese (not that i can't read in english, it's just to avoid having half of the books in english and the other half in portuguese). If possible, I'd want to know if you plan writing books about other countries, or will they will all be about UK? I'll finish here, or I'll write so much you won't be able to read it! So, since i live in Rio, I'm looking very much after seeing you at the Bienal do Livro(the first day is my birthday! I hope i can get your autograph there!)! Guilherme Santos

Mr.Cornwell, I've been a fan of your work for a long time. Imagine my surprise when I heard that you'll be coming to Rio de Janeiro (my hometown) in September for the "Bienal do Livro". Unfortunately I haven't been able to find confirmation about it. Is it true? Thank you in advance for your answer!
Anna Raquel

Hello, I'm from Brazil. The press of our country will notice that Bernard Cornwell will go to Rio de Janeiro in September of 2009 to participate in the Bienal Internacional in Rio de Janeiro. All of us fans of the author would like a confirmation. This news is true? Abraço Webmaster's Bernard Cornwell Brazil http://bernardcornwellbr.vilabol.uol.com.br/.. Moacir Hastenteufel Führ

Mr. Cornwell, I read about you coming to Brazil at Rio de Janeiro. I live near to Porto Alege/Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil, and I'm begging you to come to Porto Alegre. I can't travel to Rio de Janeiro to see you, but my life won't be the same knowing that you came and I couldn't see you. Please come to Porto Alegre! Rui Eron

Dear Bernard, I knew that week that you come to Brazil in September, that is so wonderful! The Bienal of the Book is an interesting event, that it gathers people of all of the ages, religions and social classes, people that appreciate a good book, without doubts yours are in this category. I hope you like and also that reserves a time for their fans that will be there holding "THE Winter King" for an autograph (with certainty I will be among them) That that is to 1st of a lot of trips to Brazil. Until September, Ana

Dear Sir Just a few questions, How far away is the next Sharpe, and Which 2 books is it going to be set between? How far wrong am i in thinking, one of the sub plots from from the events that follow Sharpe's Revenge is that "what goes around comes around" and also even though Jane has stolen Sharpe's money, it's in fact him that has the real happiness? He ends up with a real home, love and family. On the subject of money, at the end of Sharpe's Devil you give both he and Harper, a chest of money........is it also fair to assume that also financially Sharpe did not die a poor man?

Lee

Mr Cornwell The first time I was introduced to Sharpe was when I was 11. It was the television series "Sharpe's Rifles" with my father. It began a 10 year obsession with historical fiction and of course history. I will keep this brief as I'm sure you have better things to do like perhaps go sailing. I was wondering if you have planned in the near future a novel between between Fortress and Trafalgar as there is a two year gap that has sent me puzzled for a few years now. Also before Sharpe's Prey as there is another 2 years. Kind Regards Sam Kelly Galway, Ireland

Bernard, I've recently discovered your books and have become an avid fan, starting with Agincourt and then quickly going through the Grail series. My current dilemma is what to read next. Knowing that I thoroughly enjoyed the above mentioned books and time period, would you recommend the Saxon or Arthur books as my next read? I understand that your personal favorites are the Arthur books, and I'm leaning toward those. Best Regards, John

Do you know when Sharpe's Peril will be available on DVD in the U.S.?

Ann Stout

Mr. Cornwell: I have been a fan of yours since I first picked up The Last Kingdom. I quickly read the first three in the Saxon Stories, and was excited when you came out with Sword Song. I hope that the stories of Uhtred have not come to an end. I am waiting to see how he can get his inheritance back (the castle of Babbenburg). Don't get me wrong, I have also enjoyed the Arthur series, Stonehenge and the Grail Quest, but the Saxon Stories are still my favorite. When can I expect an update on Uhtred?
Tony Franda

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I stumbled across the Sword Song on the airport in Qatar, waiting for a flight during a business trip. I finished reading it on the way back and since than I purchased the other three and just finished The Lords of the North. Compelling reading and I admire you for the historical facts you weave through the books and your historical notes at the end. You are one of those writers that when you finish the book you hunger for more. This is the case with me and as you wrote this series every year one volume I think, the next one is overdue already. Will your parental ancestor Uhtred be featured in another novel as you promised in the last line of the Sword Song? For the moment, I will be forced to buy into other series, and I think I will buy Azincourt now, but still, I want to see how Bebbanburg gets back into your family. If not the conclusion must be that you are a descendant of the usurping uncle, or not? :-)

Pim Vis

Mr Cornwell, Can you please tell me me when the next book in the Saxon Series will be coming out? Sincerely Tyler Hopper

Hello I have just finished reading 'Sword Song' and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I was unable to put the series down (which can't have helped my studies), I am also reading the Sharpe series and am also enjoying them greatly. I was really just writing to say thank you for such an interesting series, and was wondering whether you were writing another in the Saxon Series? You say the story will continue and i am eager to follow it on. Thank you for taking the time to read this Daniel Trotter

I don't really need an answer; but I just finished rereading the 4 Uhtred books. Need more, please. Thanks -- eb

Hello Mr Cornwell,I would just like to say what a big fan of your books i am. but please can you write quicker as i have to read other inferior books.When are you releasing any new books especially Sharpe or the Saxon stories.
James Ryan

Dear Bernard, when can we expect to see the next book no. 5 in the Saxon Chronicles? Its been a pleasure to read the first four and I am with great anticipation looking forward to reading the next one. Kind regards Heinz Thogersen

Dear Mr Cornwell, I have just finished The Sword Song. I enjoyed all the Saxon Stories very much. I would like to ask you if and when you are going to continue this series. Thank you very much in advance. A lot of success in writing and best wishes, Your fan Karel Varhaník

Mr. Cornwell, I've read most of your books and love Sharpe, but I've just finished the magnificent Saxon series and I hope there will be more. Please tell me you have more coming!! I so enjoyed them I revived an old computer and bought the outdated Medieval War computer game with the Viking expansion. You have made early English history come alive for an American not that well educated in the sometimes convoluted history of England. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Kent J. Cooper

hi Mr Cornwell i have just brought and read the first books of the Saxon stories i was just wondering if and when you where planing writing another installment of the life of Uhtred as i find these stories most captivating look forward to hearing from you

Frank Boyd

I know you are very busy man and do not have a lot of free time. I was curious when will Uhtred get to see Northumbria from inside his walls.

Matthew Bradley

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I want to congratulate you on the impact of your books and those of your translators. You're known in at least five languages. I have read your Sharp and Saxon stories. I have become fond of both Richard Sharp and Uhtred. I was curious! Are you planning to write follow up to the Saxon stories? Will Edward the Elder play a role? I read long ago Alfred's biography by Asser, and I am acquainted with the Anglo-Saxon chronicle. Your novels really bring out the mood of the period. Osfert is a name of relative of Alfred, who became important late in the reign and under Edward. You make out as being Alfred's bastard. Will he loom larger in the last fifty years of Uhtred? Will it be in one installment or two? You hint that Uhtred's daughter will play a major role. You also hint that Uhtred will regain Bamburgh. Will Edward play a role? On a different note, recent excavations in Wesminster have brought to light Alfred's and Edward's time. In 2008, the city organise a major exposition of artifact of his time. Did you see it? Best regards, Jean-Luc Gauville

Any plans for a Sharpe graphic novel or toy line?
Trevor Marryatt

Dear Bernard After reading your comments about the Puritans winning that war it got me thinking and you could go back to the Peloponnesian war between Sparta and Athens for that sought of thing.Maybe because its a warrior style religion kill or be killed no compromise while being very simple to embrace or understand. But its fair to say the more often lose the peace even if they win the wars. But is there any chance of you writing even just a 1-off story about the arch Anti-puritan Tarleton he seems a tailor made character for you. On another note will the next Sharpe book the long awaited Albuera book a certain Colonel Dulong was at that fight any chance he and Sharpe will have a go again??? Finally You have mentioned 1-off books ever thought Or more) on the war of 1812 (The Puritans didn't win that one) or Wolfe and Montcalm on the plains of Abraham. Yours sincerely Geraint