Hi, my names Nathan Bridle and I wanted to contact you to say thank you and shower you with praise. I need to start by stating that I’ve never been a fan of reading, ever since a young age it was something that never really caught my attention, despite being a prolific little writer at the time. I think it may have been when the Harry potter books first came out and someone bought me the original trilogy as a gift, that I realised that I just didn’t enjoy reading. Years and years went by and I found myself watching tv or playing games to cure my boredom, that is until I discovered game of thrones. I started and found I couldn’t stop reading. Obviously I watch and enjoy the show but it lacks what the books could deliver, once i had finished the series I went back to beginning and started again and when I finished the second time I suddenly realised that there was a void that needed filling. So naturally I read his other work an enjoyed it all. But then the void returned and I had no idea what to read next. I read a few stories but they all lacked something, that was until I read John Gwynnes ‘Faithful and Fallen’ series which I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 times I read it through. And then I discovered the last kingdom. I’d seen the series on Netflix and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Someone mentioned to me that it was based on your books. I’d obviously heard of your name before from fans of the Sharpe series and never thought to see what else you had written. I just wanted to say that this series of books is by far my favourite series ever. I’ve literally just got back from buying ‘the empty throne’ and I just can’t wait to get home and make a start. I’m enjoying the series so much that I’ve been pushing them onto all my friends and family urging them to read. I guess I just wanted to say thank you for the stories, and thank you again for inspiring me to pick up my pen again. I recently read the article on your page for new writers and I actually did what you recommended (except I did it with the last kingdom, replacing uhtred with my protagonist) and I now feel so much more comfortable when I write. So thank you again for your work it’s been a joy and an inspiration to me.
Keep up the excellent work
Many thanks
Nathan