Dear Bernard,

I have been a fan of yours for years, especially your books that go furthest back in history – your Arthurian ones are my favourite.

A couple of years ago I gave you the heads up about the release of my debut novel Sacramentum.  I’m simply messaging you to let you know about the sequel -Impietas, which has just been released.  Please don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to check out Sacramentum, you’ve got a lot to do!

The reason I’m letting you know about them is because you are probably my greatest inspiration in writing, and there is one deep homage throughout my books to yourself – the name of my heroine – Ceinwyn.  I thought you might be pleased to hear that reading your books is what led to me to myself start writing.

The books are set in the present day, but in an alternate universe where the Roman Empire hasn’t fallen.  They are hard hitting and bloody, but thought provoking and character driven (especially the sequel).

Anyway, thanks again for your novels which inspired me to also write.

Dan Berkeley