Dear Mr. Bernard Cornwell:

My name is Keith Marvel I have read all of your books. I know you just wrote a nonfiction book about Waterloo, marking the 200th anniversary of the battle.  I recently found out about the Peninsula War 200 project’s goal to show the importance of the peninsula campaign to the general public.  I enjoyed reading the Sharpe series books. Can you suggest any good books on the Peninsula War? Also, on the King’s German Legion?

I know you have an appreciation for the Duke of Wellington.  I have few more question if you don’t mind?  Are there any other great generals or leaders that you hold in such high regard? Some of your characters have tempers that lead them into trouble that they have to fight out.  Do you agree?  Curious, how long is your editing process?  Do you rewrite whole chapters or just bits and pieces?

Where do you get your inspiration for writing a book?  Do you always base it on a historical event?  How do you know when a book is complete and ready to be published?  I am looking forward to reading more of your works.