Your Questions

Hi Have you ever considered doing any stories on Patrick Lassan? Nick Salisbury

Mr. Cornwell, I must begin by thanking you for the many wonderful hours of enjoyment your books and characters have given me. After I finished the Sharp series, I felt as if some of my best friends had left me. The same with Derfel and Thomas. Most of my day is spent in a vehicle, driving from job to job, and I have enjoyed most of your books as recorded books. I was curious if you have any say in who narrates your books, and if you listen to any of the recordings. Are the pronunciations and accents to your liking?

Have you ever thought of narrating your books as a "read by the author"? Then we could see how you as the author would portray the characters and their interactions. Once again, thank you for your books, they have truly enriched my life, and I look forward to further adventures.
D'Arin Morgan

Hey, I heard about the death of Hakeswill and how you regretted killing him off. One way to bring him back is that the ammo that was used was sabotaged by a friend of Hakeswill before the firing squad, so that the ammo would wound him at worst. (If he got shot in the eye, then he wears a patch) Or maybe it disfigures his face so no one knows it's him. Just a thought, curious as to what you think of it.

Also, I'm writing a World War 1 short series for a video game and I dedicated one of my characters "Sean Sharpe" (They will act in no way similar to your Richard Sharpe, just have somewhat common last name, and the Sean is for Sean Bean) Is that alright or would you rather I lose the name? Cheers!
Alex

My children gave me the full set of the Sharpe books for my birthday in September and I have just finished Waterloo. I am almost reluctant to start the final book as I do not want the experience to end, although my wife is describing herself as a "Sharpe Widow". Are you planning any further Sharpe books in the near future? It would be good to see Sharpe and Sweet William reunited one day. Richard Tyler

Hi Mr. Cornwell. Isn't about time that you gave us a hint of the plot of Uhtred #5? And how about a tentative title? Alan Kempner

Hello! I was wondering if captain Morris evaded Sharpe's revenge by transferring to the marines and serving on a certain HMS Sutherland? I re-read the Saxon tales recently and wondered why wyrd bid ful aread is pretty much spelt differently in all of them? If you ever need a plucky cornish soldier in one of your books then feel free to use Trethowan! Heard a good one the other day. What do you call one hundred thousand Frenchmen with their arms in the air? The army. James Trethowan.

Hi Bernard, I would just like to ask if you have ever published any books under another name as I am currently reading one that sure feels like one of yours and has a few similarities to Gallows Thief. It is called Ratcatcher by James McGee and I would certainly recommend it.
Richard Blackwell

Hello Mr. Cornwell, I am a huge fan and am very much looking forward to the continuation of Uhtred's story. Is there a time frame for the next book?
Andrew Abbott

When can we expect the next (final?) of the Saxon series? Thank you.

Curtis Howell

Dear Mr. Cornwell, I just finished your Saxon Stories a little while back, and have been wondering since then when you will have a fifth book out in the series, I just can't wait to read more about Uhtred's adventures! Thanks for your time. :)

Pearce Lutz

hi Bernard have to say i love your work, my favs are the warlord series.But when are you gonna finish the next Saxon book when we gonna see Uhtred kick some ass.

Lee Foreman

Just wondered what book you are working on at the moment?

Russ Whitehouse

I've enjoyed everything I've read so far. In the past year, since I discovered you, I've read the Grail Quest, Saxon Stores, and the "first" dozen Sharpe novels (chronologically). Currently have Agincourt and Stonehenge to work through. (I prefer the cover to the UK edition to the US one--much better.) Anyway, I don't see an update of what you have in the works now, and was curious. Thanks, Todd

Are you through with the Saxon Tales???? Seems like the story wasn't finished, I would love to read another, when they take Bebbenburg.

Emily Smedley

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Are there any plans to release your novel "Azincourt" in talking book format.
Damien Muldoon

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Let me start out by saying you have a rare and incredible gift for writing. I have read all of your books except for the Sharpe series which I intend to start soon. I have always been fervently fascinated with all history, mainly Medieval history, with the hundred years war being my favorite historical setting. I have read and reread the Grail Quest series and the depiction of the battle of Crecy is flawless. I have several questions for you now. First, since you are obviously passionate about your country's history, have you ever considered writing a novel around the Scots-English conflicts in the Middle Ages? You included a fairly major battle in Vagabond, but this was after the peak of Scottish strength, and I believe you could do a better job than any other author in doing justice to the passionate highland Scotsmen and their culture. (Also the lowland Scots and their shiltrons were nearly as effective as longbowmen at stopping masses of heavy cavalry)After all, the turn of the 13th century into the 14th on the island of Britain was a time rich in unrest and violence. Also a wonderful event to center a novel around would be the Battle of Culloden in 1736.

Also, since childhood I have yearned to become a writer of historical fiction (with you being more than a major influence and inspiration), but whenever I get decently into a story I find it difficult to continue writing when I get to a stretch of peace. How is it that you keep your stories so vivacious and gripping when there is little or no action? Is it raw knowledge of the times or do you get involved with character development? I understand if you can't give me a concrete answer, but I would love to know. Another question I have is about research. When I started to read the Saxon stories, I had very little knowledge about dark ages Europe. The richness of seamlessly included detail of anything from individual peasant families to the fighting styles of sword Danes made me wonder where you learned this. Do you find specific books on whatever you need to know or do you look in broader histories? Thank you for all of your books; along with others of countless fans I will treasure them forever. Cordially, Forester H. McClatchey