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Michelle's Mailbag

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

Clan guardians

Jasmyn writes... Hi my names jasmyn and I have loved reading the chronicles of ancient darkness. I would like to ask you about clan guardians. Can your clan guardian be an animal that you are deeply connected too? Thanks, Jasmyn Michelle Replies... Hello again, Jasmyn, and thanks for this.  You're quite right, your clan guardian can indeed be an animal to whom you feel deeply connected.  In my previous answer about clans, I explained what...

Can you have clans today? Can your clan be a bird or animal you feel connected to?

Jasmyn writes... Can you have a clan today. Is a clan a bird or animal you are deeply connected too?Can that be your clan and guardian? Michelle Replies... What a fascinating question, Jasmyn, I don't think I've been asked that in quite the same way before.   First, let's look at what we mean by a clan.  In Torak's world, you're generally born into a certain clan: for instance, Fin-Kedinn was born to the Raven Clan. ...

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness and growing up: how did you tackle the last three books?

Isabelle writes... Hello, Michelle! Hope you’re doing well! I fell in love with the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books as a pre-teen and has since re-read them in about every stage of my life and each re-read gives new perspectives on the books as my own life experiences grow. For example, while as a kid, I despised Hord, as an adult, I can also feel empathy for him. Sure, he is vain, prideful and a...

Wolf brother – how did you get the idea?

Jeffrey writes... How did you think of the idea to make the book wolf brother and what inspired you to make this specific book series Michelle Replies... Dear Jeffrey, I think the idea for Wolf Brother goes back to when I was a child, and mad keen on wolves and the Stone Age.  I loved the idea of making clothes out of hide, and not going to school!  Later when I grew up, I was...

Inspiration Inquiry & Prehistoric Fantasy Series Idea

Joshua writes... As a fan of both your esteemed historical fantasy series:- the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, & having recently discovered Jean M. Auel’s own intriguing prehistorical fictional series:- Earth's Children—I would like to ask if you have been influenced by her preceding work. Is this so? Also, I would like to know if you have ever considered writing a series of books set amid the Late Pleistocene epoch—that combines themes from both the aforementioned...
Your books changed my life!

Your books changed my life!

Holland writes... I rediscovered the Wolf Brother series this winter when I visited my parents’ house. I was obsessed with the series as a kid (I’m now 30). I took the books home and re-read them; I was completely blown away by how much and how differently I enjoyed them as an adult. As a kid, I loved the action and the imagination of the story. As an adult who is fascinated by archaeology and...

Wolf Brother – does part of you want to revisit that world?

Anton writes... Hi Michelle! First of all I would like to thank you for creating such a captivating story and world with Wolf Brother! I’ve been an avid reader of the books since 2006 when I started out at 8 years old, and now at almost 27 I read it in class for my own students. As a member of the lgbtq+ community I must also thank you for including a storyline featuring queer characters...

Thank you – for ending my reading drought

Lauren writes... Hi Michelle, I was in the midst of a severe multi-year reading drought when I happened to pick up a copy of Dark Matter. I read it in less than two days - I couldn't put it down! I then read Thin Air within one day and it unlocked something in me - thanks to you and your amazing books I've now ready 7 books so far in the space of three months,...
Inspiration and thanks – for Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhyrst

Inspiration and thanks – for Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhyrst

Aly writes... Hi Michelle. I can't tell you how excited I am to read your new books. I have pre ordered both. Also it's great you are promoting independent book stores. I have fallen in love with Thin Air and Dark Matter and Wakenhyrst. There is something about your books that hooks in my own adventurous spirit. I read the three books regularly and imagine myself as the characters in Dark Matter and Thin Air....

The Witching hour

Maria writes... Hello I am keen to pre order 'The witching Hour' but the link took me to Amazon. I'd prefer to order it from an Independent bookshop like I could with The Rainforest. Do you know if this is possible? Many thanks Maria Michelle Replies... It's great that you'd like to pre-order The Witching Hour, Maria, and I applaud your support of independent bookshops!  The only information I have on pre-ordering is what I'm...

Why She Hasn’t Been Active

Maryam writes… Dear Michelle paver, Its probably too late but Ive read wolf brother (and the series) ten times. I’m 12 by the way. And I can’t hide this but on the last few chapters of wolf bane I cried so hard! Anyways to the point, why have you been so inactive lately? I also…

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Audio book for Chronicles of Ancient Darkness in French?

Hélène writes… Dear Michelle Paver, While researching a possible film adaptation of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, I saw that you have published three more books. This is a great surprise and I might buy them even if I have to read them in English (I am a young French woman and I have known your…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness – Books 7-9

Ross writes… My daughter devoured the first six books in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, but was heartbroken to discover that the next three books in the series do not have a Kindle version. Of course we could order paperback copies, but she is a voracious reader, and literally goes through hundreds of books…

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We Wanted To Tell You How Much We Loved Reading Wolf Brother

Sarah writes… Hi Michelle, We are a Year 5 and 6 class from New Brancepeth Primary Academy in Durham. We have just finished reading Wolf Brother and we wanted to tell you how much we loved reading it! We especially loved hearing some of the story from Wolf’s perspective as well as Torak’s and the…

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I Am Reading Dark Matter And Thoroughly Enjoying It

Stuart writes… Hi Michelle, I am reading Dark Matter and thoroughly enjoying it. It’s perfect for dark December evenings. Has this been adapted into a film or TV series? I have a vague recollection of it but I may be confusing it with something else. Thanks so much. Stuart Michelle Replies… Hello, Stuart.  I’m so…

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I Want To Simply Thank You For Your Dedication And Hard Work

Joyce writes… I want to simply thank you for your dedication and hard work to bring this series to life. I first read Wolf Brother when I was in 4th grade, and now as a 26-year-old woman, I just finished Ghost Hunter and am currently waiting for Viper’s Daughter to come in the mail. I…

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Publishing advice

Benjamin writes… Hello Mrs/Miss Paver. Absolutely love the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness saga. It’s the only book series I’ve read five times or more. It’s one of those stories where you can feel what’s been written. It really does make you route for every hero. As an apsiring author, what advice would you give on…

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Wolf brother book to TV series?

Poppy writes… Haiii I wanted to say I LOVE the world brother series, I’m currently rereading it for I think the fourth time now (I lost track haha) and I still absolutely love it so thank you so much for creating something so special :), basically I was wondering whether you were still trying to…

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The Witching Hour! I for one cannot wait

Ryan writes… Dear Michelle, I hope this message finds you well and that autumn is giving you all the ghostly inspiration you could wish for! I saw in the bookseller that you’re contributing a short story to an anthology out next October! I for one cannot wait and want to thank you for keeping your…

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Wolf Brother – I’m your biggest fan ever and I can’t believe how good your books are!

Raven writes… Hi 👋 I’m your biggest fan ever and i can’t believe how good your books are🤘🏼! I have read all of your books about 6 times now! I have a few questions. What is the first tree in real life? What was the joke Torah made before the bear came? Why did you…

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Wolf talk

Ella writes… Hello, I was working at Waterstone’s after graduating when Wolf Brother came out and I absolutely loved it! I’m now having the great joy of sharing it with my children, and am struck again by the incredible realism of Wolf and his perceptions and “wolf talk”. My daughter is fascinated by it, and…

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Crónicas de la Prehistoria

Juan Carlos writes… Hola Michelle!!! Va a producirse una serie animada de la saga??? Muchas gracias por todo tu trabajo y dedicación para crear la historia de Torak, Renn y Lobo!!! Ojalá en un futuro te animes a seguir escribiendo sobre su mundo como precuela o secuela… Un cordial saludo!!! Juan Carlos Michelle Replies… Hola,…

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oath baker Imaginative Response

Noah writes… Hay Michelle Paver I hope you're doing well. I'm in S1 at High School and I'm working on an Imaginative Response based on your book "Oath Breaker." I'm thinking of adding another soul-eater or reincarnating one. If I were to reincarnate a soul-eater, which one do you think I should choose? Also, if…

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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…

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Last email

Sam writes… I got the previous email thank you so much 😄 Michelle Replies… That’s great to know – thanks for acknowledging!  Michelle

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 &…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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