Hi Bernard,

my name is Dan and I’m from Snotingaham. I use the word amateur lightly, it’s a hobby, I’ve never published anything.

When I was 9 I was diagnosed with an Austin spectrum disorder called Asperger’s syndrome. One of the symptoms of this disorder is obsessions. History is my obsession. It so happens that the periods I favour, you’ve written about! Henry V and Agincourt is a favourite of mine, and your book on Agincourt was incredible. However, The Saxon stories remains my all time favourite book series. Warlord was incredible and an amazing way to finish the series! Thank you for so many hours lost in that amazing world..

I’m wondering whether you have any plans to write anything set within the golden age of piracy? It’s another of my favourite periods, but I’m sure you’ve got far better ideas.

Thank you for taking the time to read this if it reaches you, and once again, thank you for creating the Saxon stories, I can never tire of Lord Uhtred and his men.

Dan Smith