Dear Bernard, I was completely hooked when I was given a copy of The Winter King as a gift. I have since read almost every other book you have published solo and am about to begin the Saxon Stories (Although I was very pleased to find Sharpe’s Fury and will slip that one in there). I would like to echo the complimentary comments of everyone who’s questions/comments I read on the “your questions” page. I am constantly surprised at how much I enjoy and become attached to each new series and character when, before I open the book, I swear that the last was the greatest. I must admit, however, that the Arthur Books are my favorite by a decent bit. It is a subject and story that I am exceedingly interested in, so I have read many books centered around it. I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to read your books which approach the story from an entirely new perspective and portray Arthur as man, not just a legend. I know you hear this from nearly everyone, but I can’t help adding my voice to the chorus in asking you to consider a movie trilogy. Perhaps, recent frustrations you’ve had with movie and TV adaptations are a result of a bad fit with the studio/director/producers? I have to think that after the huge success here in the U.S. (and I’m sure beyond) of movies like Braveheart and The Lord of the Rings trilogy the U.S. audience is ready for an epic trinity re-telling the Arthurian legend in a wholly new way. I’m holding out hope that one day someone in the backwards world of Hollywood will see the value in putting these stories to film (though I do agree with you that the majority of Hollywood’s attempts have been atrocious). I am guessing that, as a 27 year old recent college graduate and football player who spent more years traveling and snowboarding around the world on a dime than the four at university, and who is currently employed as an urban planner in Phoenix, Arizona, I am not what one would describe as your main demographic. However, I assure you that I am the demographic (as well as those younger than myself) for that type of movie. I have recommended many of (and even painfully parted with a few of) your books to numerous friends and have had nothing but heartfelt thanks in return. I’m confident you are more than capable of seeing your books made into movies, but would like to offer any help I might be, as I have more than a few contacts in that silly sunny city on the California coast (please excuse the hideously prideful tone of that statement – I only make it in a plea to eventually sit in a theatre and watch these books come alive in the magnificent way that I think they could). I appreciate you taking the time to read my comments, wish you the greatest success, and look forward to reading your work for years to come. Sincerely, Nick Labadie