Your Questions

First, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your books. I haven't read any of the Sharpe series yet but plan to. I have, however, read the grail quest, Arthur books, and Saxon stories series and I enjoy everyone. Your books have inspired me to write my own stories, though I am young and have limited resources for my research. I am having particular trouble with naming my characters. Names I need have to be British names one would hear around 43 AD during the Roman invasion of Britain. Roman names are easy enough, but the British names are harder. I do not know how much you know about this time period, but I was wondering if you had some suggestion for names or if you knew any good resources I could use for finding strong names. I would greatly appreciate it.
Bryce Riddiough

Hello, I was just wondering how much time you spend editing one of your novels. Having written so many is it easier? Or do you still have to go back and cut large quantities of text? Lastly, do you have any tips for avoiding long editing sessions at the end? Many thanks. James

I just re-read Sharpe's Waterloo and enjoyed it just as much the second time. I think it is one of your best. Joel Chase is one of the few senior officers who really appreciate Sharpe. Any chance they will have a reunion or another adventure together? Does his child with Grace survive?
Howard Zlotnick

Dear Bernard: You've written many times that you're unwilling to write other authors'characters into your works (Hornblower, etc.) because of the bloody lawyers. This being the case, how is it that you have so little issue with the way screenwriters have abused your work (at least in many cases - Sharpe's Gold comes to mind)? Keep writing and pray (to whatever) that I'm never made King -- I'd clone you and until the clones were ready to write, I'd chain you to your computer. No more sailing for you! (This is a joke - not a threat) As always, I'll order Azincourt from the UK, not willing to wait for the US edition. Cheers, Scott

I have been following the adventures of Uhtred and his companions since the books arrived on the book shelves. I was just wondering if the sequel to Sword Song wil be written soon. Hoping to hear from you soon, Jim Turner

Sir, can you say when the 5th installment of The Saxon Stories and the fantastic Uhtred will be available as I am close to finishing Sword Song and already chaffing at the bit for more, having read the other three adventures, one of which I was lucky enough to have signed by yourself. Thank you for many hours of thrilling reading. David Baxter

Dear Mr Cornwell, I am an avid fan of your books and have read all of them, except the Sharpe series. I am a particular fan of Uhtred from the Saxon Stories and have made a pilgrimage to Bamburugh to see the fortress and Uhtred's much sought after homeland. I would very much like to know when you are planning to release the next Saxon tale as after finishing "Sword Song" can not wait to hear more of Uhtred's tale. Yours Sincerely John Minett

Hi.I, like a lot of others i suppose, got into your books by way of the Sharpe`s tv series.i have just finished re-reading the uhtred/saxon series and being from Durham myself originally was wondering when the next in the series is due and will any of it be centered in Durham? thanks for the brilliant reading so far.
Phillip

I love your saxon stories and grail quest and would like to know when you are coming out with a new book for Uhtred. i just finished sword song and want to continue reading already. you are a great author thanks. Zachary Carder

I have just finished my THIRD read of your four Saxon Stories and love them! Uhtred is a great character, and I hope he finally gets Bebbanberg back. When can I expect to see the fifth to be released, and do you have a title for it? Tom

Bernard, Hello, I hope everything is well with you. I was just wondering if any new Saxon Stories are slated to come out? Thank you. Stephen Gibson

I am addicted to your Saxon stories - they are first rate. When will the sequel to Sword Song be coming out. Thank you for making that period of history come alive. Jessica Jones

Dear Mr Cornwell I am sorry to bother you, as I appreciate that you must get a huge volume of mail. I have a very few select number of 'personal favourite' authors including Sharon Penman and Wilbur Smith, however none have been able to match the sheer magic which you are able to produce time and again in such a variety of settings. Having read most of your books, I am keen to know when you are anticipating picking up the Saxon stories and when the next instalment is anticipated for release in the UK? I hope that this request has not troubled you too much. I tried without success to find the answer on your site. With kind regards Alan Pattison

Dear Bernard, I eagerly await Azincourt as I'm a big fan of your work.To put my mind at rest could you tell me if Nick Hook is a relation of Thomas of Hookton. ie.great grandson.As you will know many people derived there surnames from the place of there birth.Is this the case or just wishful thinking on my part.Ten years ago at the age of 35 i read my first ever novel.It was Sharpe's prey. It was as if i was really there and I've been a big fan ever since. Many thanks Nick Horton.

Dear Mr. Cornwell, Firstly I wanted to say how much I have thoroughly enjoyed every book of yours which I have read, with the Warlord trilogy my latest read but almost definitely my favourite! How about a film of this series? I know it's been asked before but I am seconding the idea! It would definitely make a good series of films, although I'm sure it would cost quite a bit. Anyway, thanks a lot for getting me into reading! (I was only 14 when I started your books). James

Mr. Cornwell my question is when Richard Sharpe arrived back in England from India on November 1805 how did he sell the Tippo's jewels and whom did he sell them too? I also wonder why he didn't purchase a captains commission since he was going to stay in the army? I am enjoying the all Sharpe's books.
Tony Contreras

I have been following the adventures of Uhtred and his companions since the books arrived on the book shelves. I was just wondering if the sequel to Sword Song will be written soon. Hoping to hear from you soon, Jim

Dear Mr Cornwall, Your books are very interesting and creative, I have read many of your books, but my interests are in the saxon series, and I will like to know if you are making a new one after 'Sword Song', and if you are, then please tell me when. Thank You. One of your many fans, Gunalan

Mr Cornwell I just want it to say I really like your books and I would like to ask when the new book after Sword Song will be published if you have finished it. thank you for your time. George Emmanouel

Dear Bernard, I just read all 4 of your Starbuck Chronicles, one right after the other. I couldn't put them down, they were that interesting. I thought "The Bloody Ground" would tie them all up to an ending, but I see now that they were never finished...I hate to think that I spent 70 dollars on a story with no ending. But more importantly, I will always be wondering about what happened to Sally Truslow, her father, Julia Gordon,Nate,Bird, Tumlin (Blythe),Delaney, etc. I'm very disappointed that you found another vehicle more profitable in the Sharpe books. I wish you would write one more Starbuck book and just finish it...please?
John Russell