Michelle's Mailbag
Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.
Word Count
Amanda writes… Hi Michelle! My Year 6 son is an avid reader and is currently enjoying your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books. We have recently started keeping track of his word count (he's at 800k so far this school year!). Would it be possible to have the word count of all the books in the…
ancient chronicles books are mint
alexander writes… Hi Michelle, I was wondering what inspired you too write this beautiful series of novels and how you came up with the character names? I started reading the ancient chronicles with my dad when I was quite little and loved the novels, and even now much older I still enjoy them just as…
Wolf brother
Grace-Ann writes… My 10 year old daughter is nearly finished the whole of the wolf books, she’s only a few chapters from the end. She is such a big fan of the books, she would love to know if you’ll be writing another series of books like wolf brother.? Ps Thankyou so much for writing…
I am the family genealogist—sending you a text that went to my brothers today
William writes… I am wondering if you are part of the South African branch of the family? Yes and I found Uncle Henry the other day. He’s buried in Belleville, NY. He was Thomas William Paver’s brother from Otterton, UK our great grandfather—his generation (siblings)went all over the world. One brother in South Africa, another…
Book
Connor writes… I have a Question and I am reading the wolf brother so I was wondering ???? if there was a film so yes or a no answer as soon as possible please ???? Michelle Replies… Dear Connor, I answered this question fully when I responded recently to a message from Anna; but the…
A simple letter
Michela writes… Dear Michelle, I wanted to write a love letter to you and your work since a very long time, but I always felt like I didn’t have enough words to describe how much I’m grateful for all you’ve done. Chronicles of Ancient Darkness have made my life and part of who I am…
Partner
Josh writes… Hello I have been trying to get tickets to one of ur book signing but as u kindly told me that there are no signing ATM could there be a chance I could purchase a signed copy of one of ur books please as It would mean the world to my partner thank…
urgent question
Moritz writes… In the book : Dark Matter A Ghost Story Did the dark figure drown, if not how did it die? Thank you for Answer Kind Regards Moritz Eggenberger Michelle Replies… Dear Moritz, This is the kind of question I leave to the reader to decide. If one makes a ghost story too definite,…
question for the exam I have tomorrow
Jasin writes… Hello Miss Paver, what does the title of your book "dark matter" mean? How does it relate to the story? kind regards Michelle Replies… Dear Jasin, You’ll be able to answer both questions if you read the book. Best of luck with the exam, Regards, Michelle
Events
Josh writes… Hello my name is josh I was wondering when your next signing is in Sheffield or surrounding areas if you could help it would be great as I'm wanting tickets for my partner as your her favourite author Thanks Josh Michelle Replies… Dear Josh, It does you credit to be thinking about your…
Advice
Alessia writes… Hello Michelle, I would really like to ask you a question that I am trying to answer myself over these last few weeks and…I wonder if you ever had to choose between two dreams? I want to be an author and an actress. But sometime I feel I am drifting to the acting…
Signing Schedule
Louis writes… Hello Michelle! I'm writing to inquire about if you have any upcoming signings? Little backstory: my girlfriend grew up reading your "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series and apparently she had met you and gotten her copies signed way back when. Unfortunately, due to her unstable family life, she was forced to give up…
next gothic
james writes… Hello Ms Paver. sorry i'm being nosey but wondering if you are going to continue onto a fourth gothic novel. I've brought copies for a few youngsters who have been a bit slow in picking up the reading habit and they have all been devoured – especially "Thin Air" – honestly the only…
Thank-You from the bottom of my heart
Liam writes… Dear Michelle, Thank-you from the bottom of my heart for books you have written. They gave me an anchor into something deeper, truer and more mystical than I could ever have stumbled across otherwise. I found true companionship with the characters and guidance from the elders in those books that was unavailable to…
Start reading
Dean writes… Hi Michelle, I'm a 38 year old, in my 20's I'd never read a book, I have always had a wondering imagination and love fantasy stories. Your book were the first thing I read and started my reading journey. They taught me how to read and how to enjoy stories. Since that I've…
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness mini series
Zach writes… Dear Michelle Paver, I just want to say how much I love the chronicles of Ancient Darkness book series and how much it has impacted me all the way from year 6 (2017) when my primary school teacher showed me the first book till. I just want to ask if you've ever thought…
Signing session in Italy
Evaluce writes… Hi Michelle! I’m Evaluce, from Italy, and I’m nineteen. I want you to know that I love your books in a way that can't be expressed in words (especially the series Wolf Brother❤️). They are my favourite books among all the ones I've read, and I've read more than five hundred books in…
Book signing in Wiltshire
Charlie writes… Hi Our 11 year old Daughter absolutely loves your books. Her friend recently managed to get her book signed by you at Westonbirt arboretum and we missed it. She was so upset when she found out you had been so close and she hadn’t seen you. Do you know if and when you…
Good Quality Research
Alessia Wilimowski writes… Hello Michelle Paver, I would like to ask how do you do sufficient research? I know you go to different parts of the world, but how do you do it when you can’t travel? Well, I guess what I am asking is how did you do research when you first started? Thank…
wolf brother
Anna writes… Hi, I love wolf brother with all my heart and can not stop rereading – wolf brother, spirit walker and outcast! I NEED to know if you are thinking of turning my fav book series into films? From anna P.S. I love this book series more that my friends Michelle Replies… Dear Anna,…
Thank you for a beautiful series.
Ziyaad writes… Dear Michelle Paver, My name is Ziyaad and I started reading Wolf Brother when I was around 12 years old (incidentally the same age as Torak). I recalled it fondly and always held it in high esteem amongst other childhood stories that I loved. Around 2020, the pandemic had begun. It was an…
Audible
Melodie writes… My dyslexic sons want to know whether (and when!) books 2 and 3 of the Wolf Brother series will come to audible! We don’t have a CD player. Thanks! Melodie Missoula, Montana Michelle Replies… Dear Melodie, it’s great that you and your sons want to listen to Ian McKellen’s fabulous readings of the…
wolf brother
Sandra writes… I am thinking of using Wolf Brother with my years 5 and 6, all are good readers, as part of out Stone Age, is the activity pack still available ? Kind regards Michelle Replies… Dear Sandra, it’s great to hear that you are thinking of using WOLF BROTHER for your class. When I…
Happy Birthday Michelle! from 3SB and 3ST of All Saints Primary CofE Peterborough
Miss writes… Dear Michelle, The children of year three, at All Saints primary school, are reading your amazing book, Wolf Brother this half term. When researching about the book, they were quick to discover your birthday (according to the internet) is the 7th of September! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We are really enjoying Wolf Brother so far,…
Spelling error and misprints.
D. writes… I am a huge fan of your work, and am currently on book four of your Wolf Brother series. I believe I have found an error within 'Outcast', and the book that I have purchased also contains a misprint, although this isn't a fault of yours. It makes my book unique, as is…
Books
Lincoln writes… I have to email an author I like for a school project and I decided to choose you! I really liked a few of your books and am still currently reading them. You are very good at explaining what is happening and that is one of my favorite thing in books. PS. Also…
Book Research
Katie writes… Dear Michelle I am writing to say I am doing a report on you and your books for my Nat 4 English and I was wondering if you could tell me a bit about your research for Chronicles of Ancient Darkness and about the different foods you tried when you were travelling? And…
Kindle
Cara writes… Hi Michelle, I've been hearing all kinds of wonderful things about your work, but I have yet to read any of your books myself because they aren't available on Kindle. I'm disabled and cannot hold a physical book open for very long, so I have to do all my reading digitally. Is there…
Wolfbane for the US
Eileen writes… Hello Michelle, Thanks so much for the gift of Chronicles of Ancient Darkness! I was distressed to learn that my local library cannot order Wolfbane, as it has not been published in the US. Do you have plans to do so? Michelle Replies… Dear Eileen, Thanks for getting in touch, and I’m sorry…
Comment on Skin Taker and Thank You!
Elias writes… Hello! I’m a little late to reading Skin Taker, mainly because I didn’t want the COAD series to end after I’d finished it and Wolf Bane. This book series means a lot to me, I started reading it after a Swedish book store handed out samples of Chapter 1 of Wolf Brother and…
wolf brother
tuğçe writes… Hi. My brother is huge fan of your book Wolf Brother. I want to ask if you can send a signed book of this serial. Thanks and have a nice day. Michelle Replies… Dear Tugce Gulpolat, It’s great to know that your brother is such a big fan of Wolf Brother. I’m afraid…
Wolf Brother questions: Setting of book and wolf question
Aiyana writes… Dear Michael, I am a huge fan of yours and I’ve always wondered is there a specific place you describe when you talk about where Torak grew up in Wolf Brother, if so could you please tell me where because I love wolves and the forest so I really want to visit a…
Hello again!
Anne Sofie writes… Thank you so much for answering my question on the last stream! That particular evening I was feeling ill and quite depressed, and you have no idea how much it cheered me up to see my message pop up on the screen. Thank you 🙂 Right after the stream I of course…
Wolf brother TV series
Stella writes… Hi there, Michelle Paver. I'm from Sweden. When I first read wolf brother, I was twelve. Now I am eighteen and I still get obsessed by these books. However I've got a question: Will there be a TV series? If so, when will it release date? Michelle Replies… Dear Stella, I’m delighted that…
Signings in Scotland?
Zoe writes… Hi there Just wondering if Michelle will be doing any signings in Scotland at all? Thanks Michelle Replies… Dear Zoe, I’m afraid I won’t be doing any signings this year in Scotland, and actually I’ve no plans for more signings this year – apart from the one at Westonbirt Arboretum on 27 August. …
Dark holds a special place in my heart
Luca writes… First a comment, I just wanted to let you know how much you and your books mean to me- having grown up with them and growing with the characters over time. Torak, Wolf and Renn’s journeys were amazing to witness, but Dark holds a special place in my heart, and has ever since…
Definitely the best book EVER
Elin writes… Hello! Me and my friends all love your incredible books. We read Wolfbane a chapter a day together, and all cried at the end! Wolf Brother is definitely the best book EVER, and it has inspired and moved me so much. I’m really grateful you wrote them! Talking about our Wolfbane theories and…
From Darjeeling to Kanchenjunga
Ed writes… Dear Michelle, I greatly enjoyed Thin Air. Indeed, I’d like to follow the protagonists journey from Darjeeling to Kanchenjunga. I believe you took just such a journey. Is there a travel agency or your company you’d recommend? Thank you, Ed Michelle Replies… Dear Ed, I’m so glad that you enjoyed THIN AIR. I…
Voracious reader
Bo writes… Hi Michelle, I just wanted to thank you for your lovely books in the name of my little daughter Josephine. She is on the picture attached. She’s only 9, but a voracious reader. She just finished reading the the books that she is pictured with (she’s sooo proud) and we just ordered some…
Do Renn and Torak ever have a child?
Ruby writes… Hello my name is Ruby and I am so excited to be contacting you. My question is do Renn and Torak ever have a child? You might not have thought that far but I would just like to know anyway. Hello my names Liana and i am in year 6.Over the past year…
Such a big fan
Rezahusein writes… hello i am such a big fan i have written 2 times now to call you my hero again lots of xoxoxo rezahusein karim Michelle Replies… Thanks, Rezahusein. I’ve just caught up with my emails and answered your earlier questions. Really glad that you like my stories so much, and it’s great that…
The best birthday present I ever got
Ophelia May writes… Dear Michelle, Hello – my name is Ophelia Gillyon. I actually met you once! My parents got me into a visit at what I think was the Reading Wolf Conservation Trust for my 13th birthday – in 2009! Good grief! – to speak with you and walk with wolves. I’d loved the…
Modern horror authors that you really like
Shonna writes… Your writing is very spooky, especially in your horror novels, but even in your young adult series as well. I was wondering if you have any modern horror authors that you really like or modern horror books? I have found myself most scared by you and Darcy Coates to name a few. Happy…
Recommend a literary agent
ANTON SCOTT writes… Michelle, I’ve written a book set 12000 years ago in the area of Galilee and the Jordan Valley: First Townsfolk: the Saga of One Family’s Adaptation to Catastrophic Climate Change Can you recommend a literary agent to represent me? Michelle Replies… Dear Anton, First, congratulations on finishing a full-length book. That shows…
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