Michela writes...

Dear Michelle,
I wanted to write a love letter to you and your work since a very long time, but I always felt like I didn’t have enough words to describe how much I’m grateful for all you’ve done.
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness have made my life and part of who I am now. I’m almost 29 but I love those books like that first day, when I was only 10 – a little girl in a library fascinated by a wolf who could be a brother.
And Wolf has been my brother since then, alongside Torak and Renn and all the amazing characters that live inside me every day.
I’ve reread their adventures a lot, so much that I’ve lost the count, and yet every time it feels like the first time, and the emotions flow like a river as I run, and hunt, and howl, and cry, and laugh with them.
Now that their journey is over, I’m sad and nostalgic – but I know it’s not really over, ‘cause I’ll keep them forever in my heart.
Following your live streaming on YouTube has proven me that you are not only an amazing writer (my favorite!), but also a wonderful person, one to look up for to be the best version of ourselves.
I hope this letter finds you well.
With all my love,
Michela

Michelle Replies...

Dear Michela,

Thank you for so much for your wonderful, heartfelt message.  I'm absolutely delighted that the stories have meant so much to you.  And you put it so well when you say that they're not really over, because they will be with you always.  That's how I feel too about some of my favourite books.

As for my live stream programmes, you say some very nice things about me; although in the interests of accuracy I should tell you that I also have my less wonderful side.  For one thing, I can be rather sharp and critical, just like Renn!  But I'm glad you've enjoyed the live streams.

Again, thanks so much for getting in touch. I received your message on an extremely dark and gloomy day when it didn't stop raining - and reading what you said brightened it considerably!

With very best wishes,  Michelle

Moritz writes...

In the book : Dark Matter A Ghost Story

Did the dark figure drown, if not how did it die?

Thank you for Answer

Kind Regards
Moritz Eggenberger

Michelle Replies...

Dear Moritz,

This is the kind of question I leave to the reader to decide. If one makes a ghost story too definite, it's no longer scary.  Have fun using your imagination!

Regards, Michelle

Josh writes...

Hello my name is josh I was wondering when your next signing is in Sheffield or surrounding areas if you could help it would be great as I'm wanting tickets for my partner as your her favourite author

Thanks
Josh

Michelle Replies...

Dear Josh,

It does you credit to be thinking about your partner, and I'm so glad that I'm her favourite author!  But as you'll have seen from my answers to previous questions, I'm not doing signings this year and have none planned as yet for next.  If that changes, full details will be posted on my website.

Best wishes, Michelle

Louis writes...

Hello Michelle!

I'm writing to inquire about if you have any upcoming signings?

Little backstory: my girlfriend grew up reading your "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series and apparently she had met you and gotten her copies signed way back when. Unfortunately, due to her unstable family life, she was forced to give up the books when she was 16. Now at 25, she often muses about missing them.

I think this would be a good gift for her and I'd like to see if I can go to a signing to get this done.

Thank you for taking the time to read this,
Louis Southard

Michelle Replies...

Dear Louis,

Thanks for getting in touch, and it does you great credit to be thinking of such a thoughtful present for your girlfriend.  However as you may have seen from my replies to previous messages, I'm afraid that I have no plans for further signings this year.  If this changes, details of any signings will be posted on my website.  And one final thought: if you girlfriend hasn't already read the latest three books (VIPER'S DAUGHTER, SKIN TAKER & WOLF BANE), one or other of those might make a nice present.

Again, thanks for your message.  With best wishes, Michelle

Liam writes...

Dear Michelle,

Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for books you have written. They gave me an anchor into something deeper, truer and more mystical than I could ever have stumbled across otherwise. I found true companionship with the characters and guidance from the elders in those books that was unavailable to me elsewhere. Having grown up in a very repressive situation, your books gave me a sanctuary away from the harshness of the modern world. Despite being raised in a military family with little exposure to other cultures or customs, these books gave me a way out, a nostalgia for something I had never experienced but was more familiar and meaningful to me than anything I had encountered. Your words left a primal imprint on my psyche that has been whispering to me in times of strife throughout my teens and well into my adulthood. After many years of being lost, directionless and under enormous pressure from my family and peers to conform, I have finally received the call loud and clear. Today, as so many narratives built on shaky ground begin to fall around us, I feel so grounded and firm in my place on this Earth thanks to your writing which gave voice to the deepest and most repressed parts of myself.

I am far from where I grew up, but closer to the feeling of home than I have ever been. I am 28 years old, with a restored relationship with my family, living on a narrowboat, studying Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Bristol with a special interest in Archaeoacoustics, Folk Religion and Ritual studies. Thank-you for helping me find my way home.

My greatest appreciation,
Liam

Michelle Replies...

Dear Liam,

When I read your message it brought tears to my eyes.  Over the years, certain books have given me companionship when I've needed it, and I'm truly glad that my stories have been able to do this for you.

You write about what you have gone through with such clarity, perception  and self-knowledge that  I've no doubt you have chosen a path that is right for you. I can only add that I'm delighted that this includes studying Archaeology and Anthropology - not least as it's what I would have studied had I not fallen in love with Biochemistry.  As for living on a narrowboat, I envy you that.  The opportunities for being close to nature must be truly special (depending on where you're moored, of course.!) .

Again, thank you for letting me know how my stories have helped you.  I shan't forget what you have said.

With very best wishes for a long, happy life rich in experience.

Michelle