Dear Bernard, The trouble with Sword Song is that is was so good, I didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed it but thought the ending was rather abrupt. You didn’t show us Alfred’s reaction … nor did you tell us about all those babies who were expected. …but I imagine all of these children will have a role in later books. So finally, here is my question, will the next book take place directly where this one leaves off and have you started writing it yet? Ann Madonna