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 second, but I learned about this first book when I was a 13-year-old boy in high school, and I never believed That it was actually a saga!. Not long ago I found out that to date there are already nine books, I was honestly very surprised, because at first when I discovered it, I thought there were six, but with a little research I found out that there were seven, and then eight, and recently Today I found out that there are now nine. Unfortunately for now I have not found the last two in my language, I am Mexican and for now I have only seen them in English, but my regret is that I can no longer find them in physical form, but that is not going to prevent me from at least being able to enjoy them. his work in electronic book. For now I can only say that, even having only read the first book, I am enthralled by his work, and I know that I will be pleasantly surprised as I continue reading the incredible story he has developed.Finally, and related to my confusion, I wanted to ask you a question, and I understand that for whatever reason I cannot answer it, but will you continue with the saga later? Assuming this has not already concluded in the ninth book, of course. Thank you again for offering me this world that I am about to venture into. I am writing this, an admirer of his work, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Michelle Replies...

Dear Cristopher, Thank you so much for getting in touch, and I'm really glad that you've enjoyed the first book.  Just to explain about how many books there are: when I first had the idea for the stories, back in 2003, I was sure there would only be six books; so after I'd written the sixth book, I was certain that I'd finished the series.  However readers kept asking for more, and a few years later I had an idea for three more books.  So I wrote them, and that's why there are now nine.  I should add, though, that the ninth book definitely brings and end to the series.  This is mainly because, with books seven, eight and nine, I've developed the characters and brought them to a good place from which to continue with their lives (well, most of them, anyway).  So you can be sure that when you've read the ninth book (Wolfbane) you will have finished the series.  As for what language you can read it in, I'm afraid that the final three books haven't been translated into Spanish, so you'll need to catch up with them in the English editions.  But I'm hoping this won't be too much of a problem for you, because your English is excellent.  Once again, thank you so much for getting in touch - and may the guardian run with you!  With very best wishes, Michelle

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.  I'm delighted that you've enjoyed my books, both as a child and as an adult.  I remember the very first Russian edition of Wolf Brother, it had a beautiful cover with a wary-looking Torak in the Forest.  (And I was thrilled to see my work translated into Russian, as I've always loved Russian literature.)  I hope you continue to enjoy being in the Forest with Torak, Renn and Wolf - and thank you so much for getting in touch.  With very best wishes, Michelle

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 any characters who are trans or gender neutral?

Pretty pretty please with Torak’s mark on a rock can you tell us fa name?

From Sam (super duper guy)

Michelle Replies...

Dear Sam, in creating the clans, I've studied the ways of life of traditional or indigenous peoples around the world, and their attitudes to gender differ widely, as do the attitudes of modern people today.  (Thus for example, the Raven and Sea-eagle Clans welcome Dark and Kujai - while I fear that a few of the Deep Forest Clans might be less welcomng, just as they misogynistically sneered at Renn in Oath Breaker when she said she was  Mage.)   I've tried to suggest these different attitudes in the books, particularly through the Dark/Kujai story arc, but there would certainly have been more gender diverse people in Torak's world, as there are in our world today.  However I've left that to the reader to imagine, and to try to picture how such people might fare among the different clans.  As for telling you Fa's name: nice try, but nope!  With best wishes, Michelle

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 the books - and you've guessed correctly about Dark and Kujai.  Thanks for getting in touch, and I hope that you continue to enjoy spending time with Torak, Renn, Wolf and the others in the Forest!  With best wishes, Michelle

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 of Wolf Brother makes me curious as to whether you could develop another book in the series - this time, not following Torak's or Renn's story, but through the perspective of Fa, and Torak's mother, which is another character I would love to know more about. Perhaps the book might end at the night of when the demon bear attacks, or his last yells echoing through the forest, telling Torak to run. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this matter.

Thank you, for all the wonderful adventures you've shared on Torak and his friends. They've really inspired me to create some stories of my own!

Best Wishes,
Ethan

Michelle Replies...

Dear Ethan,  thanks for your message, and you're not the only reader who has asked me about prequels.  You're right in that there is an entire backstory to be told, but I'm afraid that it's never appealed to me to write it.  I prefer to keep it mentioned in hints and glancing references, and I've always thought that it would destroy the mystery - particularly as regards Fin-Kedinn - if I were to write that story in full.  Also, the thing I find off-putting about prequels is that we already know how they end; and in Fa's case, it doesn't end well!  However, I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the books so much, and I'd like to wish you the best of all possible luck with your own writing.  With best wishes, Michelle