I just heard of you this year, 2010, in an interview on NPR talking about your newest book in the Saxon series. I was so intrigued by your interview, I went to the library and check out The Last Kingdom. I am a 60 year old granmother and have now read all your Saxon books. I never dreamed I would like books about war! I have learned so much history and have become a huge fan of the Danes. I have a question regarding the battle scenes, when Uhtred talks about the battle lust taking over and he became a killing machine. Where did you get this information, was it from actual “warriors” from today? Anyway, I am a huge fan now and look forward to your next book in the Saxon series. Thanks for the history lesson – I never learned this in school.

Sally G