Your Questions

Hi, I started with the Sharpe series, and as an ex serviceman sympathised with his world while enjoying it immensely. I then read the Arthur books, working my way through the Saxon books. Is it me or has Derfel a similar outlook and character to Uhtred?
Ian Titler

I was just wondering why you decided to make the grail the wafer bowl in the Heretic rather than a cup like most storytellers do. I don't want that to sound mean you are better than most writers of books that I have read dealing with the grail. I thoroughly enjoyed the grail quest series and Thomas has become my favorite character from any books that I have read. Thank you for reading this and have a good day. Russell Houk

I have a two part question 1. How do you properly pronounce Uhtred? And will their be more Saxon Tales after Sword Song? Thank you and good health to you and yours!!! Barry

Mr Cornwell.. Thanks for being such a gifted storyteller, my only question is and I hope you don't think this is too stupid... Could you phonetically spell out the proper pronunciation of Uhtreds name? Richard Davis

I have been doing research on characters from your books and have been having trouble finding any information on General Calvert. I would appreciate any info that you could give me with regards his history, battles etc. Many thanks Simon Backhouse

dear Mr. Cornwell, I adore your novel especially those about Uhtred, the Anglican fighter. But I've got a severe problem: the pronunciation of medieval English names. Isn't it possible to improve your novels with a phonetic list about the names (places and persons) as it is rather difficult for German speaking people to imagine the sound of old English words. Maybe this is a useful proposal for the next edition. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Heidi Utzat-Geisen

Hi I really enjoyed reading both the Arthur books and the Grail Quest. I enjoyed the Saxon stories even more and cannot wait for the fifth book in the series. In the meantime I was hoping if you can recommend some authors I can look into. I really enjoy your historical fiction (I'm not a fan of fantasy) but do not know a lot about the genre. I have been hoping to come across some authors who have similar styles and story lines as you. Can you help me out while I wait for the next Saxon story. Either that or start putting out a book every few weeks! Cheers, Scott

Great books Bernard! I'm actually trying to write an adventure myself and it's only in trying that I realise how good and tight your use of English is. One question typically how many words per day do you write?? Regards Willie

I know that Starbuck is on an extended furlough, but would it be possible in the near future to call him back long enough to get him through Gettysburg?
Chuck Reese

I was wondering if you would be writing anymore to the Starbuck Chronicles? I enjoyed them. I kind of felt like I was left hanging at the end of Bloody Ground when you said Starbuck marches on. I have read a couple other of your books and have enjoyed them all. You really make a person feel like they are a bystander in the books watching whats going on. Thanks for your work.

Brad Surface

Your civil war series is absolutely gripping and amazing. I read all four books within two weeks and could not put them down. Truslow is the MAN!!! At the end of The Bloody Ground, you said Starbuck will march again. Are you planning on writing a new book for the series anytime soon? Anyways you are one heck of a writer so keep it up. I live and work in Brentwood, TN and am a huge civil war buff. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Eric Easterday

Hi Mr C, I have just finished reading Sword Song and need to know when the next one will be published, as I really need to see what happens to Uhtred. I hate finishing your books - I wander round aimlessly for days not knowing what to do with myself. Please tell me it's written and ready for publishing tomorrow!!!! Anyway, thanks for the many enjoyable hours I have spent wandering round in historic times ( which is what it feels like I'm doing when reading your books!) Rachel

What book(s) are you working on now? Thanks. Mark Moore

I just finished reading the Starbuck series. I want to start the Sharpe series. Do you recommend reading it in the order that you wrote the books or historical order? Stuart Rizick