Wolf Brother and Creativity
Hello Michelle,
I first read the Wolf Brother series when I was around 10 years old. I haven’t had the drive to read books for many years, but I decided this Summer to read my all-time favourite book series ‘Wolf Brother’ again. It’s reconnected me with my wild-child self, who grew up in Hastings playing in the sea and the woods.
I’m 22 this year and have spent the last 3 or so years studying to be a video-games artist. Every project, artwork, character or storyline I create is rooted in the inspiration your books gave me in my developing years. My mother also adores the book series, and I believe the combination of our creative backgrounds, living in Hastings and reading your books have pioneered the way we create. If you are interested in seeing my mum’s artwork her name is Rebecca Child. You will be able to see our dog Blue on her facebook page, which we actually got in honour of Wolf !I respect and admire the creativity, drive and passion that was poured into the factually correct yet fictional world of Torak !!
Thank you Michelle
Dear Alice, I love the sound of your wild-child self of twelve years ago playing in the sea and the woods on the south coast, and it’s brilliant that the Wolf Brother stories helped feed your creativity – although by the sound of it, we also have your wonderful mother to thank for that; and how great that she likes the stories too. It was actually very encouraging to get your message, as I’ve been dealing with the less attractive side of publishing over the past few weeks. Readers like you and your mother remind me why I still continue to write. May you and your work go from strength to strength! With very best wishes to you both (and Blue). Michelle
Upcoming Live Events With Michelle
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Hay Festival Book Club – Dark Matter
Michelle in conversation with Danny Robins - this is a FREE online event!
Timeless titles to offer you a break from the day to day. Can't decide what to read next? Follow your curiosity and join Hay Festival on a journey to imagine the world anew through great literature. Unconstrained by genre or form these are our monthly picks of great books worth reading (or re-reading) right now.
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Tuesday 14 October, 7–8pm BST
Wimbledon Book Festival
Michelle will discuss her incredible career, from finding inspiration for Wolf Brother on Wimbledon Common to her latest novel Rainforest, which weaves Mayan culture with themes of obsession, gender and rebirth.
The Witching Hour with Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Shepherd-Robinson – Waterstones Canterbury
Join Bridget Collins, Michelle Paver and Laura Sheperd-Robinson as they discuss their stories in a brand new collection of ghostly tales called The Witching Hour.
Yeovil Literary Festival
An experience like no other. From a writer like no other...
Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (“Wolf Brother”) were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors. On the adult side, her first ghost story, Dark Matter, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers alike, as did her second ghost story, Thin Air.
Toppings Bookshop, Ely
It’s nearly Halloween! Where better to get in the Gothic mood than with Michelle’s spine-chilling world of the supernatural? Come along if you’re in the Ely area (book your place first) and enjoy a thrilling evening of shadows!
Venue: St Peter's Church, Broad Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4BB Doors Open 6.40pm Start Time 7pm
Shadows and Spirits: Writing the Unseen
Step into the shadows with three masters of modern Gothic and supernatural fiction - Michelle, Syd Moore and CJ Cooke - as they explore why dark stories continue to captivate us. From haunted coastlines to Arctic wastelands, and from age-old folklore to the secrets of the human psyche, these acclaimed authors weave tales that blur the boundaries between the real and the uncanny. In this compelling conversation, they’ll discuss the enduring appeal of the Gothic, the influence of myth and landscape, and why stories of ghosts, spirits, and things unseen still resonate in today’s world. Expect insights, chills, and a celebration of fiction that thrives in the shadows. Tickets are limited so get them while you can!
Goldsboro Books
23-27 Cecil Court
London WC2N 4EZ
Time: 6.30pm (doors from 6pm)