Hi Mr. Cornwell,

I noticed that History Channel is coming out with a scripted series called ‘Vikings’. Due to your amazing work with the Saxon Stories, I was wondering if you were going to have a hand in this new series? I believe that your previous experience with the Saxon Stories, extreme amount of research plus loyal fan base would make this show a hit.

While I have only seen the trailer located on the History.com site, I personally know people that work at the History Channel who say they are putting as much production into this series as HBO would.  I think it is an amazing opportunity for you to promote your name with a demographic that loves History.

Beyond the above, I do not know if they are looking for a historian/writer or even if you are interested or already a part of it. This is not a business pitch, just a loyal fan who would love to see your take on a viking tv series. I base a lot of my knowledge of 800-1000AD on your work and really hope the History channel doesn’t botch this one up.

Hope all is well with you and look forward to reading more about Uhtred (hopefully) in the future. I would love a response even if it is ‘this is a stupid idea’.

Last, if none of the above is possible and you come out with another Saxon Story, this would be a great place for you to advertise and land new readers. I do not deal in the advertising of books, but even a collectors edition of the Saxon Stories might not be a bad idea or it may. ( I do the advertising for Hyundai and Kia on national TV)

Best,

John