Your Questions

Dear Bernard

I've enjoyed your novels so much over the decades. I didn't like history at school, but your way of mixing fact with excellent plots has always grabbed my attention. Although I've read most of what you've written, I particularly enjoyed Starbuck and the American Civil War, and hoped that you would continue your series. I know you would really like to complete it, but I'm only a couple of years younger than you. We all need to pass on the baton to someone younger at some stage. Would you consider taking on a co-writer for the series? The result can't possibly be quite as good as your own work, but at least Starbuck might reach the end of the war!

Jon Rigby

Hello.

 

How far do you think ahead with your novels, please?  Do you plan beyond the next book and know what you intend to write quite far in advance?

 

Many thanks.

 

Andrew S., Leeds

Hello, huge fan and also a big nerd, :) I love the Last Kingdom Series, I read it at least once a year and then will rewatch it as well. Of course the books are always better. I am curious though if you have any intention of writing a book or series about Alaina. I got the impression that she was going to lead an interesting life and maybe through her we could get updates of some of these characters we have fallen in love with through this series of the Last Kingdom.

Dawn

Good evening,

I’ve read all of your sharpe books and recently found a copy of “the winter king” while serving in the Middle East, on my return home I finished the rest of the trilogy in a week! Have you considered writing any more tales of Derfel? In my mind he dies Hywelbane in hand as an old monk defending against the Saxons before crossing the sword bridge (despite his conversion to Christianity) where Ceinwyn, his family and warriors greet him.

Luke Hill

Dear Bernard Cornwell,

I often venture off to other books of history yet always find myself lured back to your work. You have written so many brilliant and complex characters one being my favourite, Thomas of Hookton. Would you please consider writing anything book about his band of archers "The hellequin" and more adventurous with his son Hugh being older and Thomas now formidable than ever? It would bring me and I'm sure so many others so much joy.

 

Kind regards,

 

Darragh Dunning from Belfast

Hi Mr. Cornwell,

Huge fan here of your medieval and ancient books (Stonehenge and Warlord Chronicles are my favorites of yours). Have you ever thought about tackling Ancient Egypt? It's one of the most fascinating corners of world history that I feel like rarely gets represented in historical fiction (or just generally in pop culture; you don't see any Ancient Egypt shows or movies which is bizarre). With you being my favorite historical novelist, I'd love seeing you write an epic series chronicling the history of Ancient Egypt

Matthew Romano

Hello Mr. Cornwell,

I've been a fan of Sharpe for over 30 years when my dad introduced me to him via the BBC series. I became a bit of a pest at my local library when I began ordering as many novels as I could get my hands on (I also liked the Starbuck Chronicles). I was wondering if you have ever considered adapting any of the Sharpe books into a graphic novel format.

 

Best Regards,

 

John-Luke Hamilton

Mr Cornwell

I was first introduced to your "Sharpe Series" of books as a member of the US AIr Force when I was assigned to an RAF Base there, and have 20 of them on my book shelves. I recently discovered a friend of mine had the TV Series in his home collection and started getting hooked on those as well (I love seeing where they change things from the book to the movie). His collection ended with "Sharpe's Peril". I've looked on line and it appears the movie series ended with "Peril". Was the story line ever continued or are there plans to do so that you know of?? If it was continued, do you have any idea where I could get my hands on those movies?? I truly do thank you for all the magnificent books you have written over the years. As the reader I often find myself so drawn into your stories, I almost feel like I am there. Stay safe and take good care of yourself so I can be selfish and get to read, and enjoy, more of your books.

John Murphy

Hi Bernard

 

Noticed from an earlier post that you have indicated that you are edging towards retirement. Would you consider a collaboration with another historical novelist, e.g. Conn iggulden, Simon Scarrow or one of my other favourite authors, Ben Kane?

 

Best wishes, looking forward to Sharpe's Storm

 

Steven

 

I was just wondering if you’re working on anything currently or if you have plans to and if you can share any details about what it is or when we could expect such details. Huge fan of everything you write and thank you so much for so much entertainment.

Brenden Vanspronsen