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Michelle's Mailbag

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

chronicles of ancient darkness: outcast is amazing

nabatanzi writes... My book to read was outcast but I felt like entering the book. I don't know how you do it but your books are very amazing. Michelle Replies... Dear Cynthia, I'm really glad that you like my books so much, and thank you for taking the time to get in touch!  I hope that once you've finished Outcast, you'll go on to enjoy the further adventures of Torak, Renn and Wolf.  And just...

Freud, Jung, and the forest

Richard writes... Dear Michelle, Thank you for answering my question about analysis. To me, Freud's idea of the unconscious is like a spoiled brat who causes trouble, whereas for Jung it's the source of wisdom. The forest in COAD is like that, the source of life -- but you can't control it. No need to reply, I just couldn't help wanting to share this. I've always loved the forest in these stories and this realisation...

Wakenhyrst Book – signed copy

Lisa writes... Good afternoon, my mum has lost her signed copy of her favourite book. Would it be possible to pay for another copy at all please. Many thanks Michelle Replies... Dear Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear that about your mum's book, but I'm afraid I can't send you another signed copy, as if I did it for you I'd have to do it for everyone, and that wouldn't really be feasible.  I hope...

Ghosts of Summer

Lucan writes... Having just read your latest article I feel compelled to lambast your publisher, we want ghost stories the whole year round! The summer is when the ghosts don't just skulk in the shadows but they ride forth. I have just spent the night of the summer solstice in meditation on top of the Longman of Wilmington and the barrow that sits atop it. The ghosts are very active when the earth is heated...

analysis – what type of therapy did you have?

Richard writes... fascinated by your account of your 'block' dream, and its resolution with analysis; do you mind me asking what kind of analysis you had? I know analysis and therapy quite often doesn't help so anything you'd share as to what made it work would be great, though I'm asking a lot! perhaps just -- was it the type of therapy or the rapport with the therapist? Michelle Replies... I'm glad you asked that,...

Source of the Spell in Spirit Walker – and the Ian McKellen connection

Tim writes... Dear Michelle, We have met before (and I've asked you questions before), and this time I would like to ask you yet another very specific question about a scene in COAD. At the start of Spirit Walker, when the sickness is spreading through the Forest and the first members of the Raven Clan fall ill, Saeunn and Renn perform a ritual over Oslak's body to try to get rid of the disease (he's...

Any update on a Wolf Brother series?!

Richard writes... Hey Michelle, just wondered if there had been any movements in a potential wolf brother series? I know the idea what discussed a while ago but wondered if there had been any movements? Just to add I adored the wolf brother series so much but never finished the last book. I cannot go further because I don’t want wolf to die and I have no idea if he does or not but can’t...

Torak’s world on screen: how would you change things?

Rebecca writes... Hi Michelle. Would you consider writing any prequels or spinoffs in Torak's world? Will there be any film or TV apaptations of the original 6 book series in the future? - I hope so! What changes would you make? And what same ideas would you insist of using? Do you have any actors in mind already that you'd like for the character's parts? Thanks again. Michelle Replies... Dear Rebecca, thanks for all this! ...

chronicles of ancient darkness series: the books of my childhood

faye writes... Hi Michelle! I grew up reading your books from the age of eight to now eighteen and the wolf brother series is hands down one of the best i have ever read. I've always loved the idea of toraks world being adapted to a TV show, and I know there was a cancellation a couple years ago, but do you ever think an adaptation would be possible in the future? These books were...
Revisiting Gruhuken

Revisiting Gruhuken

Valda writes... I love this book and always enjoy recommending it to other people, so as it’s hot and steamy in Suffolk, what could be better than (re) visiting Gruhuken with Jack and spending some time in the Arctic. Michelle Replies... Dear Valda,  it must indeed be hot in Suffolk - it's getting pretty tropical where I am in south London - so what a great idea to tunnel down into some Arctic chill with...

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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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