Bernard, Hello again. It has been a while since I have written but I continue to work my way through the Sharpe novels. Can I just say that I haven’t read them in any order but it hasn’t mattered at all, I have enjoyed each and every one. I have just finished reading Sharpe’s Rifles. Thinking back can you remember how easy/hard it was to write seeing as it was the first prequel you wrote. I think it was a great story and loved the tale of Sharpe’s and Harper’s meeting.

You say that the next Uhtred novel is due in October. I know you won’t want to give anything away but how far is your planning for the next novels? Do you know the subjects, story lines etc. How far do you think/plan into the future?

One more question. Do you have any plans to write your biography?

And finally a plea. If you do a book signing tour in October have a word with whoever and please, please visit Yorkshire, preferably Doncaster (or Sheffield)you’d love it. Thankyou, Barry Evans, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster