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Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.

Seals in Dark Matter: some thoughts

P writes... Possible spoiler, sorry, but am so curious. I couldn't help noticing the repeated reference to a small "wet dark round head" throughout the story. I also think that Algy's mistreatment of the seals is no coincidence. I think the explanation coming from the various minor characters is a red herring. I love Scottish sea legends, shared among Faroese and Icelandic cultures. Perhaps you might "seal" what I am referring to...? Or even "kelpie"...

Forgot to mention in previous message on Dark Matter

Mona writes... That things are dark in the U.S. right now, very frightening, and it often feels like the news here is just more horrible and more horrible, and your bleak and haunting tale made me feel much better! I guess it was the escapism I needed. Thank you so much. Michelle Replies... Dear Mona, thank you for this.  I find it fascinating that sometimes a bleak and haunting story can be just what one...

Dark matter

Mona writes... I just finished dark matter and I loved it so much. The setting and characters were so vivid, I felt like I was there. I was trying to imagine a book that would suit me more in setting, atmosphere, characters, or story and I cannot. I cried at the end and thought the love story was beautiful. Off to read your other ghost stories! Please keep writing them. Dark matter is now my...

Dark Matter – photos from when you were writing it

Victor writes... Dear Michelle. I have just started Dark Matter. Very enjoyable so far and looking forward to completing. I do not often read fiction. When you travelled around the setting of the book. I assume that you took lots of pictures. Have you thought about showing some of the pictures on your website? Thanks Vic Michelle Replies... Dear Victor, I'm so glad that you're enjoying Dark Matter; and you raise an interesting question.  As...

Autograph – can you sign and send one out?

David writes... Good morning, I have read all your books. I would love to have your autograph on a sticker to send to Italy. If you can of course. Thanks Michelle Replies... Hello, David.  I'm really pleased that you've read and enjoyed my books!  However I'm afraid that I can't sign a sticker and send it to Italy, because if I did it for you, I'd have to do it for everyone who asked -...

Advice on writing and getting published

Daniel writes... Hi Michelle, I wrote to you a few days ago saying how much I love your books, and asking for advice about my own writing and getting published. I'd really appreciate a response, whatever it may be. I really love your books. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Daniel. Michelle Replies... Dear Daniel, I've paraphrased your message as my original response didn't get through. I'm delighted that you like the Wolf Brother books so much,...
New ghosts – that is, Michelle’s upcoming new ghost story

New ghosts – that is, Michelle’s upcoming new ghost story

Richard writes... Recently re read Thin Ice and Dark Matter. Both fantastic and should be regarded as modern classics of the genre. Anyhow I googled to see if anything new was on the way and behold Rainforest. More than happy, cannot wait to dive in. Michelle Replies... Ah, Richard, I'm so happy that you enjoyed re-reading Thin Air and Dark Matter - and that the prospect of Rainforest has given you a little lift!  I'm...
questions about your Wolf Brother books and how i love them

questions about your Wolf Brother books and how i love them

Violet writes... I absolutely love the series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. I have just finished reading the last one Wolf Bane. I’ve been reading them ever since a month before the summer holidays in 2024. For World Book Day [6th of March or the day I sent you this message] I went as Renn. And I wonder will there be any more books? And in the books they never say years or months but they...
Thank you – from a French reader who has grown up with the Wolf Brother books

Thank you – from a French reader who has grown up with the Wolf Brother books

Léa writes... Hello ! I don't have a question to ask. I just want to say : thank you. I'm from France, and I read for the first time Wolf Brother when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was immediately obsessed with the world and the characters. From book 1 to book 6, this story was with me all of my childhood and trought a big part of my teenagers years. I...
Daughters of Eden – Michelle’s earlier trilogy set in Jamaica

Daughters of Eden – Michelle’s earlier trilogy set in Jamaica

Aimee writes... Hi Michelle, I left a message around a year ago praising the three newest Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books. Since then I’ve read Dark Matter, Wakenhyrst (particularly thrilling as I live near Ely in the fens!) and Thin Air. All three had me on edge, and although I found Thin Air had its similarities to Dark Matter, it still kept me on my toes and I thoroughly enjoyed the read! I’ve just seen...

potential hope

Davo writes… Is there a reason these aren't movies yet? Michelle Replies… Hi, Davo.  In essence, it’s because although I’ve done several film and/or tv deals for the series over the years, they haven’t resulted in being made (which, as it happens, is the fate of the greater proportion of film deals).  Although I’m no…

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Wolf Brother Board Game

Andrea writes… Hello Michelle, We are a group of Year 3 students at Wesley College in Melbourne. We love your Wolf Brother Series!! As soon as Zoe picked up the first book she knew she was going to read the whole series! We are in a small "Enrichment" group and we are making board games,…

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re-reading wolf brother

Cat writes… Dear Michelle, I read wolf brother for the first time as a 9 year old (quite feral) girl living in the Welsh countryside, playing with my dog, rabbits, voles, moles, robins, any British wildlife that would wander into our garden (and house!) Wolf brother and the chronicles of ancient darkness shaped our play-…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Kathy writes… I have just finished Wolfbane, book nine of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. What a roller coaster of events and emotions throughout the whole nine books, which I have just about managed to survive. I think part of my enthralment of the books comes from the tribes belief that literally everything has a…

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Inspirational!

Charlie writes… When I was around 10 or 11, my best friend introduced me to a book. It would go on to change the trajectory of my life – no exaggeration! The book was, of course, Wolf Brother. Before long, our entire Primary 6/7 class was obsessed – one girl decided that she would marry…

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Edited version! Compliments to Wolf brother

Amy writes… Hi Michelle Paver, I starting middle school and my librarian recommended the first book of the series, Wolf brother! He read the first chapter to us and from then on, I become completely enthralled in this world of nature, survival and action 🐺. The first chapter gripped everybody in our class, and I…

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Wolf brother!!

Esme writes… Hi again! It’s Esme! I just wanted to ask a few more questions 1. When is Torak’s birthday 🎉 2. When is renn’s birthday 🥳 3. When is Wolf’s birthday 🎂 Michelle Replies… Hello, Esme.  Torak’s birthday is Midsummer night, which these days people say is either 21 or 24 June, although of…

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Wolf brother books 📖

Esme writes… My name is Esme and I am 11 years old. I am writing to you to ask if you could please 🙏🏼 write more wolf 🐺 brother books because i love them too much! I have never in my whole entire life loved a series more than this one. I can’t even say…

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Asking about wolf brother books

Chris writes… I love your books too much that I can’t even say how much I love them 😍 Please can you make more wolf brother books because i have read all of them and i love them too much! I can’t find any other series of books that I love as much as yours!…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Inspiration

Emily writes… Hello! I just wanted to say that this series, even as a 24 year old, holds the biggest place in my heart. I have never felt so immersed into a world before. I read these when I was very young, and have re-read them so, so many times since. Young me always dreamt…

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Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness

Jacob writes… Hello, Michelle! My name is Jacob and I am 14. I recently sent a message to your mailbox. When I sent it I hadn’t actually finished the last book. Upon finishing it, I saw in the authors note that your neighbors from wimbledon had helped you with writing about wolfs tail. I was…

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Sobre Crónicas de la prehistoria

Juan writes… Hola Michelle!!! Soy un seguidor de “Crónicas de la prehistoria “ y me gustaría saber si en un futuro se plantearía la producción de una serie animada de la saga. Muchísimas gracias por crear y compartir esta maravillosa historia!!! Un cordial y cariñoso saludo!!! Michelle Replies… Hola, Juan Carlos!  Actually I don’t speak…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Lucie writes… Hey Michelle, Im from Germany and read the series in German. Usually, I'm not really into reading but a friend read out loud some parts of Spirit Walker and I was amazed. I started reading and finished the first six books faster than I have ever read in my life. Yesterday I found…

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Chronicles of ancient darkness book idea!

Jacob writes… Hi Michelle, As a 14 year old, this book series is the first ever that I felt hooked to and couldn’t go half a day without wanting to keep reading. I read the entire series in less than 2 weeks and I loved it so much. The plots, book ideas and page turning…

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Without charity and A place in the Hills

Sophie Anna writes… "Without Charity" and "A Place in the Hills" are two of my favourite books, I can just pick them up and start reading at any point. The only other books I do this with are "Jane Eyre" and "Persuasion". Thank you for writing them! Will you be writing any other books like…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Kathy writes… Hello Michelle. I am a lady in her 70’s and am reading book 6 of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. I don’t know how much more trauma my heart can take. Just when I think things are okay, up pops another trauma and I am fretting as to what will happen. Goodness only knows…

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The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Noah writes… To Michelle paver My name is Noah White. I’m eleven years old. I have a pet cat called Lottie a gecko called gex and nine fish. The Chronicles of ancient darkness is my favourite series of books. I started reading them at the beginning of this year when our teacher read us wolf…

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2 questions about Eostra!

Seren / writes… Dear Michelle, Since Eostra is my favourite Soul-Eater, I thought I'd ask 2 questions about her! I hope these aren't spoiler-y questions since I can't put spoilers here. 1. Is the ash-haired woman in Oath Breaker Eostra? 2. What does Eostra look like under her mask? Michelle Replies… Hello, Seren.  I’m glad…

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Multiple amazing questions

Naginn writes… Hiya Michelle, I’ve written 4 times before and your unfortunately not rid of me yet I hope your having a good day week and month (Torak’s birthday soon) I have multiple short questions which I’m putting together APOLOGIES FOR SPELLING 1. How long did it take you to write your first book 2.…

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Last three books in Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series

Kathy writes… I do not know how much involvement you have with the printing of the books once you have written the story but I am very unhappy that the last three books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series (Viper’s Daughter, Skintaker and Wolfbane) do not match the previous six books on the spine.…

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Multiple questions

Naginn writes… Hiya Michelle, I’ve written 4 times before and your unfortunately not rid of me yet I hope your having a good day week and month (Torak’s birthday soon) I have multiple short questions which I’m putting together APOLOGIES FOR SPELLING 1. How long did it take you to write your first book 2.…

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Correct the contents of the e-mail

Sari writes… I'd like to inform you that there has been a correction to the text of the email I sent you earlier. I mistakenly wrote "What do you think about their names?", but the correct question is about how to name the characters. I'm not confident in my English and relied on a translation…

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Dark Matters

Gillian writes… I've just listened to your ghost story ,'Dark Matters' on Radio4Extra .I thought it was truly amazing so I felt terrified by the end .I wonder what else have you written. I'm a fiction writer based in Cardiff .I like the gothic stye which I try to capture in my own writing. Kind…

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Gods and warriors

Ramil' writes… May you share with the information about making films from your books. Gods and Warriors, for example. I love your story flow. Michelle Replies… Hello, Ramil.  I’m really pleased that you enjoy my books!  In the past I’ve done film deals for Wolf Brother (amongothers), but I’m afraid at the moment there are…

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Wolfbane published in Spanish

Alejandro writes… Hi Michelle ! I'm a reader and fan of your series "Chronicles of the Ancient Darkness" from Spain and I recently read your two last novels of that series, "Viper's Daughter" and "Skin Taker" ❤️❤️❤️ Do you by chance know whether the last one ("Wolfbane") will be published in Spanish by Salamandra, which…

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God’s and Warriors

Julia writes… Hey Michelle, It's me Julia again ( I'm sorry for asking you so many questions!) I also understand your reply to me , thank you . I wanted to ask you if anymore God's and Warriors books will be coming out since I'm so exited to read more .Also because Chronicles of Ancient…

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Wolf Brother Book

Julia writes… Hello Michelle , I wanted to write to you of how such an amazing author you are! Most of all , I love your Wolf brother series , there so entertaining and enjoyable to read.I also really hope you write more books about Renn ,Torak and of course Wolf I saw your message…

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Whispersync

Joyce writes… Good morning Michelle Firstly, I must thank you for writing such an amazing series of books. I have loved reading them and they were instrumental in getting my first grandson addicted to reading. In my role as an educational psychologist, Wolf Brother has been instrumental in not only opening the door to the…

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A Recent ReReading

Evan writes… Hi Michelle, when I was twelve-or-so years old, I wrote you a letter detailing my favourite characters and asking a few questions. I thought maybe, about fifteen years later, I’d do the same now. I’ve recently (just this morning) finished reading the entire Wolf Brother series. I read books 1-6 as a child,…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness on Screen

Harry writes… Hi Michelle, My name is Harry, a 29 year old from London. I’ve only very recently discovered the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series and it reignited my love of reading. What amazing imaginative stories captured from such a magical world within our own history. It was gripping from start to finish! My question…

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Tour

Lauren writes… Hi Michelle I absolutely love your books especially the dark chronicles series and dark matter. FANTASTIC. It was because of you that got me into writing. Wondering when are you going to be touring? as i would love to come and meet my writing hero and i know many others would love to…

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RE: A Recent ReReading

Evan writes… A few months ago I asked a question subjected "A Recent ReReading", and a little while afterwards I got an email saying my question had been replied to, but on the email the "Michelle replies" section was blank, and I haven't been able to find it on-site. I hope it's not annoying of…

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Gods and Warriors

Kay writes… I'd like to say how much I enjoyed the Gods and Warriors series. It always seems underappreciated compared to the Wolfbrother series (which I also really enjoyed, incidentally) In both series – but particularly G&W- the style of writing, the density of information and the creation of atmosphere were masterly. I know the…

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Croniques des Temps Obscurs

LAURENT writes… Hello Madam, please can you help me; I can't find Tom 1 of Chroniques des Temps Obscures In French; thank you for your writing which takes us to periods where the sun lights up my moments or the desire to escape the monotony of the days that pass cordially Guy Calixte LAURENT Michelle…

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Dark Matter

Helen writes… I’m just back from a trip to Svalbard, all because I read and loved Dark Matter a couple of years ago. (I bought all my family a copy too.) Notice I went when it’s 24 hour daylight, not winter 😂. Michelle Replies… Dear Helen, I’m so very glad that you’ve been to Svalbard! …

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Dark Matter

Kris writes… Hello! I just wanted to thank you for writing Dark Matter. It's probably the best book I've ever read! The writing style and pacing are absolutely perfect and it gave me chills down my spine that I haven't felt when reading horror stories since I was a child. I do not have a…

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Nieuw boek deel idee

Silene en Rosie writes… Wij zijn Silene en Rosie, we zijn 12 jaar en wonen in Nederland. We zijn grote fan van de boeken van Torak en Wolf. We hebben de serie Torak en wolf al veel keren gelezen en we willen vragen of u een nieuw boek wil maken van de serie. We hadden…

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Thank you so much

Amanda writes… My names Amanda and I have been a huge Chronicles of Ancient Darkness fan since elementary school. I found wolf brother in my school library and was hooked from the start. Before my question I just wanted to thank you for your stories, for feeding my niche interest in ancient worlds, getting me…

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Fun facts about you

TOMOJAY writes… Can you share Fun facts about you? Michelle Replies… Hi,Tomojay.  Fun facts, hmm, that’s a tough one.  But  here goes: (1) I once licked a giant slug.  It was in Canada, researching for the Wolf Brother books, and licking that type of slug is a traditional cure for tooth-ache; it worked, my mouth…

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Thin Air

William writes… Hi Michelle, I met you around ten years ago when you came to my secondary school, you were very kind and took the time to talk to me about your books and life. I am reading Thin Air at the moment, and just wanted to comment on how fantastic the book is. I…

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Literacy

Ethelyn writes… Can you tell me about your experience of writing books? Michelle Replies… Hello, Ethelyn.  Ooh, that’s a very big question; I could probably write a whole book about the experience of writing books! But it’s also a good question.  In brief, I love doing the research, and brain-storming a new story – but…

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An homage

Sasha writes… Hi Michelle, I've been a fan of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness ever since I was a child. I have all the Dutch translations and I'm looking forward to buying the next three in whichever language as soon as my wallet can handle it. It currently can't because I've adopted a dog! His…

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Inspiring a young writer

Gemma writes… Hi, I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to see if you can help… I am a private tutor for young children and I have a pupil (who attends Latymer Prep School, London) who has found a love of writing stories. He has read all of your books and…

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Ghost Stories for adults

Joanne writes… Hi Michelle, You no doubt get asked this all the time but are you going to write more ghost story novels for adults? If so, when? Your last three were absolute pearlers and scarily good! Thankyou, Joanne Michelle Replies… Dear Joanne, thank you so much for that.  As it happens, my publishers Orion…

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Rainforest

Ryan writes… Hello Michelle. Hoping you are well. Apologies for not contacting you for a while. I had meant to write to you after the Wolfbane event where we met last in Cambridge but as I’m sure you can imagine, life has just ran away with me. I just wanted to fire over a message…

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Multiple questions

Sam writes… Hiya hope your having a good day/week/month 1. Are you and sir Ian maklen friends? 2. Is the wolf torak still around? 3. What COAD villain would you rather fight? 4. Was Hord mentally ok in wolf brother? 5. Are there any characters you would have wanted to written more of? 6. Dose…

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Future book events?

Amy Noon writes… Hi Michelle!! i have loved ur books since i was in year 3, i was one of the videos you watched in the live stream in 2022 on youtube. I live in england and was wondering if you are planning to have a book event similar to the one you had a…

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Happy 20th anniversary!!

Elin writes… Hi Michelle! I’ve been thinking about the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness a lot this past week since the 20th anniversary of Wolf Brother was yesterday, May 27th. I just wanted to write you a message to thank you for this series. I was 9 when Wolf Brother was published in Sweden, my mom…

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Your most well-written villain?

Stella writes… Dear Michelle. I've written to you before, asking you whether there will be a tv show or not, but now I wanna ask you about something else. This may be an odd question, but I'm curious: Who would you say is the most well-written villain you've made? Personally, I find the main villain…

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merch

ossian writes… Do you have any cronicalls of ancient darkness merch?If so where can you buy it Michelle Replies… Dear Ossian, Thanks for your question, but I’m afraid the answer is no, there isn’t any merchandise available, as the books haven’t been turned into films.  So the only things you can currently buy that are…

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