Hello there! I’ve just recently been introduced to your work, the first being your Warlord Chronicles. They were fantastic, and the twist about Derfel’s hand was genius. I yelled so loudly with surprise that my family thought I was nuts! I’m currently reading Azincourt, (the names for the French are hilarious!), and I’m thoroughly impressed with the way you right the battles. I’m actually an aspiring fantasy writer, (I’m sure you’ve heard that a lot!) and I’ve almost finished the first book in my trilogy. However, to quote the great Inigo Montoya, I have no gift for strategy. So I was wondering if you could offer some tips when attempting to write large scale battles and the military/political planning of them? It can be difficult to think of realistic tactics when I can’t experience them. Any help or advice would be golden, but if you don’t get a chance to reply then I’ll understand entirely. Can’t be a bestseller without being a hard worker. So I wish you the best and hope to hear from you some day. Thank you for your time. Jo Amies