Michelle's Mailbag
Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
cronicalls of ancient darkness Torak in more books
ossian writes… i like the cronicalls of ancient darkness could you make more or put Torak in another book please signed Ossian.D aged 9years and 4months Michelle Replies… Dear Ossian, I’m really pleased that you like the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness so much! You may not know it, but in addition to the first six…
Thank you for these wonderful books!
Seren writes… Hi Michelle! I'm Seren (it's not my real name – I don't like sharing my real name online. Another pseudonym I use is 'limoncats'.) and I was born and raised in the UK by Turkish parents! Ever since my class collectively read Wolf Brother together I fell in love with this series! I…
Dutch translation
Esmee writes… Hello Michelle, I’ve first read the wolf brother series when I was about 11 years old at school and now years later at 18 I bought the books myself. I just figured out you wrote 3 more books after ghost hunter and now I am wondering if they will translated to dutch like…
An invaluable gift
Nisma writes… (I also sent this message via instagram message – sorry for the duplicate) Hi, My partner is a HUGE fan of your books and says they are his favourite collection. He remembers reading them growing up and it was where his passion for reading came from! His 30th birthday is approaching and I…
A Love that started long ago
Garrett writes… Heya Michelle! My name is Garrett, I'm from Canada, and boy what a fan I am! I remember it like it was yesterday, ten years old at a parent teacher interview in grade 5 (2012), and I was eagerly scanning the book report options on the desk in front of me. What catches…
Gratitude
Cristopher writes… Hello Mrs. Michelle Paver, I am a young man of 24, and this is the first time I found out that your official site exists. I just wanted to thank you for creating the Brother Wolf book series, honestly, I have barely read the first book, and I am about to buy the…
School Visits
Maria writes… Hi Michelle, I was wondering if you were going to do any school visits next academic year? we would love to host you here. we are based just North of London near Watford. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Maria Michelle Replies… Dear Maria, Many thanks for your kind message,…
Thank you very much for your work!
Polina writes… Hello! My name is Polina. I'm from Russia. I first read your books at the age of 12. I'm 22 now. I still love the Chronicles of Dark Times with all my heart! I just want to thank you very much for your work. 🫶 Michelle Replies… Dear Polina, What are lovely message. …
Hi!
Paige writes… Omg it’s so cool to talk to you!! Hi, my name’s Paige and I’m 16 years old. I’ve just wanted to say, I LOVE your wolf brother series so much!! I’ve been reading them since I was 11 in primary school! These books never get old, I’m currently re-reading wolf brother again right…
Trans and non binary people
Sam the really cool one writes… Hiya Michelle So I know that Dark and Kujai are accepted in the world (I think you said it in one of your you tube videos) but as the title suggests how are more gender diverse people treated in different places around the world of COAD? and are there…
Thank you
Dan writes… Dearest Michelle, I just wanted to express my appreciation for the your writing. I read Wolf Brother and its sequels as a child (many years ago!). I am now a practicing doctor and have been struggling the last year due to physical and mental health issues, not helped by the intensity of the…
Dark and kujai
OnionToaster writes… Are dark and kujai in love? I love your books by the way I was so excited when the 7th came out, I read spirit walker first in year 3, and I really liked it, im in year 7 now and i still love these books Michelle Replies… I’m so glad you like…
Fa
Sam writes… Hallo, I’m Sam I know you have had this question about a million times, but not from me. My super original question is….. “What is fa’s name?” Is it actually fa or did Torak forget? I know you’ve said you shall never tell us but I decided might as well ask myself. Best…
A Book that takes place before the events of Wolf Brother?
Ethan writes… Hello Michelle, When I was reading Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness, one thing always stuck to me – I always wondered what more we didn't get to know about Fa. I believe that he has a great story left to tell, and the fact that he only ever appears in the first few pages…
Your books
Isabelle writes… Hi, I'm Isabelle I'm 13 and a huge fan of your books, after reading the whole series so many, many times for 3 years I've always thought what a great movie, or TV show, or basically anything it could be turned into! (though nothing would be the same the actual book its self.)…
Chronicles of ancient darkness
Coleman writes… I was fortunate enough to be able to read/ listen to the series as they came out and I was thinking that they would make an amazing TV show especially if it were abke to really follow the books. It's such a different area and style of TV show that's out now I…
Books
Vaughan writes… Hi, I just wanted to thank you for writing your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. I first read the series as a kid, and recently (being 24 doing my masters) wanted to give it a go again. There was a lot of fear involved, I wasn’t sure the series would hold up as…
Wolf brother
Coleman writes… I'm sure you probably get this a lot, but I've been lucky enough to read/ listen to the entire Chronicles of ancient darkness as they came out (even pre-ordered a few) and I was just wondering if you've ever thought about making a TV show out of them. I think it'd be really…
Adaptations
Holly writes… Hi Michelle! I work at my local library and (luckily) they have gorgeous hardback editions of Dark Matter and Thin Air. I read them both in a week (they were a month or so apart, I get very spooked) with my little book light and rain sounds in the background. I was just…
Theme of uncertainty in the Wolf Brother series
Garrett writes… Why did you intertwine the theme of uncertainty into the Wolf Brother books, where the main characters are always confronting the unknown and the dangers of the forest, without any warning or certainty of events? I recall the brief dialogue between Fin-kedinn and Torak in the book Oath Breaker, in the beginning of…
Touring 2024
Ethan writes… Hello Michelle, I've been wondering whether you will do touring – would just love to meet you in person! Me and my friends love reading your Wolf Brother Series, and a meet and greet would make things so much more special! Warm Wishes, Ethan Michelle Replies… Hello, Ethan. It’s great that and your…
Souleater
Anna writes… Hello, I have been a fan of these books for such a long time. but I cant remember if we see the part where Torak gets the soul eater mark or if I'm being silly and there wasn't one. If there was one please tell me what chapter it is. I was also…
A 10th Book?
Mira writes… Dear Ms Paver, I hope you are well! I have hugely enjoyed reading the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness – the series was really a joy to read! I love the impact it had on the reader and it hooked me to read on from the very first book to the very last. This…
Les Chroniques des Temps Obscurs Tome 7-8-9 in French.
Stéphanie writes… Looking for your book Les Chroniques des Temps Obscurs Tome 7-8-9 in French. I found #6 on Amazone. I read Tome 1-2-3-4-5 and would really like to continue the series because I like it :). Can you tell me if they are still available somewhere? I canot seem to find them and my…
Gods and Warriors audio books?
Felicity writes… Hi Michelle, I've LOVED listening to the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series with my daughter on audible. We were rather at a loss when we didn't have Torak and Renn in our lives! We discovered the first book in the Gods and Warriors series, which again we have really enjoyed listening to. Will…
Wolf Brother to Dark Matter
Aimee writes… Hello Michelle! I started reading Wolf Brother when I was 12 (now 27-where has the time gone?!) and at the time read the series up to book 6! I was very excited when I saw an advert for the newest trilogy that came out a couple of years ago, so this year purchased…
thank you
Anna writes… Hi Michelle I just wanted to thank you for providing such an excellent ‘chronicles of ancient darkness’ series 🙂 your books bring me so much peace- I first read them from when I was about twelve, (my grandmother brought me them from the library each week) then I reread the series during the…