Hello Mr. Cornwell.

I will try to ask questions that aren’t asked as often, as I am sure you get tired of hearing many of the same questions repeatedly.

First off. I am honestly curious. After your novels have been published, do you ever go back and read them as published books? Not necessarily just to make sure if they turned out well, but because you genuinely enjoy reading them?

Second. I’ve noticed how in many of your series, your main characters tend to follow the paths of great men from history. Sharpe and Wellesley. Uhtred, and Alfred. Derfel, and Arthur, and so on. Is this coincidence?  Or do you enjoy writing about famous men from the perspective of a third party. I feel like through your fictional main characters you are truly trying to compliment the brilliance, and tenacity of these great men, as well as your own characters. If this is the case, where did the inspiration to write from this perspective in so many of your novels come from? Of course, I could be reading to much into nothing.
I won’t ask who Sharpe’s father is,although I have my suspicions. I am curious however, when did you decide who Sharpe’s father was? Did the idea come to you suddenly or have you been thinking about it for a long time?
Lastly. Of all your books. Do you have a favorite series to write?
I would like to thank you so much for the influence you’ve had on my life. when I had nothing else I had your books, and that means the world to me.
Happy New Year!

Jared