Mr. Cornwell

First of all, thank you for the great hours of entertainment of yours novels. I’m a great fan of your work. I’m now reading the Grail Chronicle, and waiting (for like an eternity!) the upcoming publish of “The Pagan Lord” in Brazil, which does not have an announced date to publish. For now we have only the announce of the cover (which it’s pretty awesome, check it out!: http://www.skoob.com.br/livro/385982-o_guerreiro_pagao).

Here in Brazil we have an autor, Mr. Eduardo Spohr, who writes a novel series of romance, fantasy and battle. Recently he spoke about how he build his characters, and told that his mainly character, named “Ablon”, it’s based on the vision of the “man” that he intended to be or become. Almost like that feeeling of a child drawing your own super hero.

My question is: How did you build your novel characters like Uthred, Thomas and Derfel? Do you put pieces or fragments of your personality inside your characters? Which character is your favorite and most like you?

Sorry for the terrible english.

Thank you.
Best regards, Mr. Cornwell!

Jovanne.