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"...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...