Michelle's Mailbag
Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.
wolf brother production
luke writes… hi michelle just wondered if we could all get an update on the progress of the wolf brother show production Michelle Replies… Hello, Luke. I’m afraid nothing is happening, and plans for a Wolf Brother film/tv series have lapsed. If anything happens on this, I will post the news on my website. In…
Last email
Sam writes… I got the previous email thank you so much 😄 Michelle Replies… That’s great to know – thanks for acknowledging! Michelle
Why the chronicles of ancient darkness mean so much.
Sam writes… Hi I’m Sam I have struggled with anxiety, depression and well Nef like thoughts (idk if I’m allowed to say it ) for over 2 and a half years. When I was 10 my teacher read the class wolf brother, I fell in love with it. The story, the characters, the setting all…
About a prequel to Wolf-brother
Antonio writes… Have you ever thought about writing something like a prequel to Wolf brother? About the story of Torak and Renn parents, Fin Kedinn; and their relationship, and how things turned up the way they did. Thanks for writing the way you do! Michelle Replies… Hello, Antonio. Over the years, many readers have expressed…
Pregunta
MONICA writes… Buenas noches, a mi hijo de 12 años le ha fascinado la saga de Crónicas de la Prehistoria y le gustaría saber si se va a traducir al español el libro "Wolf bane". Muchísimas gracias de antemano. Mónica Michelle Replies… Hi, Monica. Sorry I can’t speak Spanish! I’m very glad that you like…
DARK MATTER
GRAHAM writes… I've just reread Dark Matter and again was deeply impressed by how you create such an atmosphere of unease and dread in your story. I view it as at the pinnacle of contemporary ghost stories and as good as any of the classic ghost/horror stories from my youth and the myriad Pan &…
Thank you
Sofia writes… Dear Michelle, I have been a fan of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness since I was a child (I even have a little shelf dedicated to it!) so you can imagine my excitement when three sequels were announced a few years back. I am now 28 years old and still as enchanted with your…
Any more horror on the way?
Simon writes… Hi Michelle I love Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhryst – 3 of my favourite horror novels. Are you planning any more novels in this genre? Michelle Replies… Hello, Simon. It’s great to hear that you’ve enjoyed my three previous Gothic/ghost novels – and I’m happy to be able to tell you that…
Gods and Warriors
Jacob writes… Dear Michelle, Thank you for you kind reply to my wolf brother questions! I finished the gods and warriors series recently and I cant believe I’m saying this but i think I prefer that series, and I can’t believe that it hasn’t got as much attention! It is such a compelling series, like…
Question
Jill writes… I have read "Wakenhyrst", "Thin Air" and "Dark Matter". I love them. I have a question about "Dark Matter". The main character can't afford to take a bath. I am curious about this. Did that mean he did not have running water in his flat? Or was soap too expensive for him? Thanks…
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…
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,…
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-…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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! …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…