Dear Mr. Cornwell,
I just wanted to say that I am a huge fan of your books. I’m a first-year grad student in medieval history and an aspiring novelist, and I’ve fallen in love with the Saxon Stories. I’ve been going through them at breakneck speed.
I’ve marveled at how flawlessly and vividly the fight scenes and battles are written; and having tried to write some myself, I realize how incredibly difficult they are to write. How do you do it? When I read them I feel like I’m there on the battlefield watching it unfold before my eyes. It’s the next best thing to a time machine.
Do you have a tip or two on how to write a great fight scene?
Thanks so much for writing these amazing books! I can’t wait to dive into the other series as well as time in grad school allows.
Thanks!
Best,
Patrick Mooney