Dear Bernard,

I was wondering what you thought of self-publishing – ie what are the possible pitfalls and is it something you would have considered if you were just starting out today?
Also, I have to say how very much I enjoy reading your books. From Sharpe – of course! – to the Saxon stories and I have just started reading the Starbuck stories. Marvellous!
Whenever I read one of your stories it inspires me to want to write something myself. That is quite a gift you have there. Thanks for everything.

Les Taylor.