More Kydd Titles, More Often!
Reader feedback is very important to me and one particular aspect of my work has generated by far the most emails and comments on social media: the frequency of publication of the Kydd titles.
Team Stockwin will be raising a glass (or two…) tonight!
- ‘I really must complain about this latest edition of the Thomas Kydd series. I have found myself reading it, unable to put it down and at the same time, fretting because I am fast approaching the end … I am down to the last few pages and will soon be suffering from withdrawal symptoms until the next instalment.’
‘The thought that I have to wait almost a year before reading the next Kydd book is daunting.’
‘I’m anxiously waiting to see where Kydd and Renzi are headed next. One book a year isn’t nearly enough’
Kathy and I, along with my editor Oliver Johnson and my agent Carole Blake, have given a great deal of thought to see if it might be possible to write and publish more than one book a year in the Kydd Series. I’m delighted to say that this will now take place, starting next year. It will mean a pretty tight schedule for Team Stockwin but I’m confident that it is achievable.
This is the Press Release that has just gone out.
Oliver Johnston, my editor at Hodder
‘Hodder and Stoughton are pleased to announce the acquisition of four new novels by Julian Stockwin featuring his Napoleonic era naval hero, Thomas Kydd from Carole Blake at Blake Friedmann. The Kydd novels have been continuously published one book a year since 2001, but due to popular demand for this beloved series, Hodder will, after the publication of Inferno this Autumn, publish numbers 18 and 19 of the series in 2017 and 20 and 21 in 2018.’
Julian’s editor, Oliver Johnson says
- “It’s a testament to the enduring popularity of this series that we will be publishing two novels a year from 2017. Julian’s Kydd books must be the most popular current series set in the Age of Fighting Sail and long may he continue!“‘
Julian Stockwin 
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Delighted to hear your good news Julian. I finished reading `Tyger’ yesterday, and having bought the whole series in the last 8 months, I am now in limbo until the new addition is released. Cracking series, can’t wait!! Best wishes.
Great to hear, Michael!
Dear BJ, You recently gave details of what would be very interesting to read,namely “Letters of Seaman inWars with France(1793-1815) by Helen Watt with Anne Hawkins.However when I went in to a local bookshop to buy or order this book a few days ago was told it would cost approx.£98!Do you know if they intend bringing out a paperback version in the future at an affordable price. Kind Regards Mick Walker at Glastonbury. Original Message —–
I will ask. J
Good news BJ !Do not “over do it with tooo many late nights!Kind regards Mick Walker at Glastonbury
Brilliant news!. Head down big Jules.keep up the great work .Ron C
To Julian & Kathy.Very much appreciated and many thanks from us all do not become a slave to it however your best efforts are all that any one can ask.
Your best efforts are pretty awesome actually.
Hope Miss lockwood makes a comeback or perhaps the cheeky girl pirate from the Jersey islands..Ha Ha no reply necassary we will get what we get.
Besst wishes from us here and take care.
Jack Steeghs
Hi Julian,
For heavens sake don’t let quantity override quality of the books. Careful research for the right context is important and that takes time. I would prefer to wait in anticipation .
Brian.
I too am a bit alarmed. The joy of your books is in the detail and surely this must take a great deal of time in research. Please Julian don’t fall into the trap that Wilbur Smith has fallen into with his new writing set up.
Thanks for your good wishes, Hamish. In the last sixteen years or so that I’ve been working on the Kydd titles I’ve accumulated a great deal of research. Obviously each new book requires fresh research but with my very extensive bank of material to call on – and Kathy’s full-time collaboration allowing me to focus on the actual writing – this new schedule is certainly feasible. I’m looking forward to the challenge!
Your goal pleases me no end. You are fortunate to be married to someone willing to help you succeed by taking on such a work load. I hope things go well and my utter selfishness in wanting more Kydd doesn’t cause too much stress to you both. Oh what the heck… how about 3 books a year?
Er, THREE books a year?
Thatâs the best bit of news Julian. Look forward to reading INFERNO. When will it be available in Australia??
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Terry – INFERNO probably will be available in Australia around the same time as the UK, early October. I’ll see if I can get a release date.
Great news about future books,look forward to reading them.keep up the great work. Mike Bran ex RN
Such good news Julian – make sure you don’t wear yourself down though!!
Thank you for your good wishes.
Just seen news of your decision to go to two books a year. Like your other readers I also get down thinking there is another year to go before another instalment. So great news, but do not let this demand affect your health. Better for fewer than more, and you are in good fettle Regards Paul Asdtbury
Thank you for your concerns, Paul but all is well in hand for this new schedule.
A big thank you to Team Stockwin. This is great news, a year is just too long to wait. Kind regards, Steve Burgess
When will Tyger be released on audio (Audible) in the United States?
No firm date yet but as soon as I hear I’ll announce it.
This is very good news indeed, I heartily agree with another fan that I hope you still have time to thoroughly research your next adventure of our h
‘Heros’.
In anticipation, thank you both.
Andy
Thanks for your good wishes, Andy. In the last sixteen years or so that I’ve been working on the Kydd titles I’ve accumulated a great deal of research. Obviously each new book requires fresh research but with my very extensive bank of material to call on this new schedule is certainly feasible. I’m looking forward to the challenge!
I confess I have diferent view from most of the Julian readers. I don’t mind waiting a year for the next Kydd/Renzi adventure, because I know Julian makes an inpeccable research for his novels and we, readers, benefit from that. Already ordered my paperback copy of Tyger and i’m looking forward for many hours of pure literary enjoyment!
Julian,
Could you please email me a list of all of the books in the Kydd series? I believe that I am missing a few.
Thanks!
Bill Morrison
Here you go!
Click to access kydd-series-summary.pdf
Two books a year is fantastic. Would you e-mail me a copy of the picture of Team Stockwin…Team Kydd. I want to have it put on Canvas to point out your section of my library.
Will email the photo, Norm.
Most excellent. Thanks.
Randall Morris Omaha, NE USA
Ditto for me too! One a year just doesn’t do it:O( Michael Martin Psy.D.
Excellent news Skin! Looking forward to them!!
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This is awesome news!!
Thank you!
I agree that publishing more than once a year would be great but please not at the expense of the formidable amount of research that clearly is/has been undertaken for each adventure. Great to read the press release but my comment still stands. A wonderful series that stands well with the Hornblower adventures
Christopher H G Neale
Thank you for your kind words, Christopher – rest assured, however, that no shortcuts will be taken. I’m able to undertake this new schedule as Kathy now works full-time beside me in the creation of the Kydd series, allowing me to fully concentrate on research and writing.
Many thanks Julian. Do I detect the interior of the Royal William Yard in the photo? Dave Lambert >
Yes, we were there!
Many thanks for the increase in the speed of production. I will look forward to more frequent “fixes” in the future. Please don’t forget leave timer the odd splice of the mainbrace!!!!!
All the best
Dave Lambert
Having trouble emailing you back, David on lambertd50. Could you email me again please.