I am recently retired and have been studying to learn how to write historical novels. I’ve finished most of the extension courses at the local university and am 70,000+ words into my first historcal novel, set in the American Civil War. Since you are one of my favorite wrtiers, I would like to ask: Do you find value in paticipating in a read-and-critque group? How did you collect and organize a group to read your drafts? Okay. Two questions. Thanks, Kevin Smith

P.S. I own a paperback of every book in each of the series, plus most some of the one-offs. I’ve started collecting hardback first editions via the ABEBOOKS website. Love Uhtred the best, even over Sharpe.