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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...

A little thank you

Anna writes… Dear Mrs Paver, I do not exactly have a question, I would only like to tell you how much Chronicles of Ancient Darkness mean to me. I first stumbled upon them in my local library when I was still in primary school and their covers immediately caught my eye. I remember reading so…

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film adaptation of the book series Chronicles of Dark Times

Vera writes… Hello, Michelle Paver, I am Vera and I really love your series of books Chronicles of Dark Times. I really want to participate in the film adaptation of this series of books in the role of Renn. Is it possible? Michelle Replies… Dear Vera, Thanks very much for your message – and I’m…

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Chronicles of the Dark Times

Dmitrii writes… Hi Michelle, I really liked your book, I read for hours on end. This is the best book I've ever read! I am very grateful to you for this work of art. I am waiting for the continuation of Torak and Renn's love line) And so, let's move on to the question. Are…

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I cannot wait!

Tereza writes… Dear Mrs Paver, First of all, as many others before me, I would like to thank you for creating the work of art that The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness are. The books have been with me since primary school and stuck with me to the present day, I cannot remember how many times…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Amelia writes… I just want to say how much your books mean to me, I just finished ‘Ghost Hunter’ about 20 seconds ago and started crying thinking it was the last one. Then I looked to check again, as I had seen something somewhere mentioning ‘Viper’s Daughter’, and well, you know. I looked into it…

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The chronicles of ancient darkness was my saviour

Max writes… Hey! My name is Max, and The Chronicles Of Ancient Darkness became my saviour. I first came across the first book in the series Wolf Brother when I was in primary school year 5 I was 10 years old. And once I started reading it, I couldn’t put it down! And basically never…

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I’m a huge fan!

Shinji writes… Hello, Michelle I'm a high school student in Japan, so I apologize for my bad English. But, I want to tell you that your books excited and inspired me! Two weeks ago, I went to the library to study. When I took a break, I found "Wolf Brother" and started to read it.…

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language/runes used in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Alyx writes… Hi Michelle, I hope this question finds you well, I was wondering if you might be able to clarify the nature of the runes used throughout the series although there is no formal writing. It's one of my all-time favourite series, although unfortunately I have not been able to read the latest addition…

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Thanks you and ask for Audible translate

Lucas writes… Hello, good evening dear Mrs. Michelle Paver! Let me introduce myself, Jaupart Lucas, 25 years old, great reader in my spare time, Show Technician by profession and self-taught programmer. I read your whole series of "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" starting with the first volume when I was 8 years old and that's what…

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Just an immense thank you!

Ellinor writes… Hi! I just wanted to send an immense thank you for creating Torak and the world around him. I was born in 1997 and was about the age of 10/11 I think when I first read the first book, maybe even a bit younger. I fell in love immediately, and the series has…

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Audio cd’s

Elyane writes… Our family loves your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series not only the books but the audio cds as well for road trips and nights around the stove. Will there be an audio book for Wolfbane? Thanks Elyane Saul Michelle Replies… Dear Elyane, What a lovely picture that conjures up: the whole family in…

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Big Fan

Hena writes… Hi Michelle, This isn't a question, I just wanted to let you know that I love the Wolf Brother series. It was one of the first book series that I really got into in elementary school. It had such a big effect on me that I started using the British style of quotations…

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Wolf Brother Movie release date…

Aiyana writes… Hello, let me just say I love your work, and I kinda like to think of myself as your No.1 fan It really is an honour to be speaking to you, I love 💕 your books. My favourite is definitely Vipers Daughter. I really wanted to ask you when / if there’s going…

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French Translation 3bLast books chronicles of darkness

Vincendeau writes… Hello MIchelle. I m really enjoy to have find your website. I m French woman : so apologize for my -bad- translation ! I discovered your books of aventures of Torak Wolf and Renn when I Was 12 years old. I foolowed their aventures until your Last book "ghost unter". I loved them…

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Eagle Owls

Annabel writes… Hi Michelle, my name is Annabel. When my sister left home a few years ago, she handed your books down to me and I have come back to CoAD ever since. We heartily agree that they are such good books. Ghost Hunter has to be my favourite, because of the excitement and ultimatum…

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Wolf boy

Cassie writes… Hi! Just wanted to say a huge thankyou for you chronicles of ancient darkness series. My 8 yr old son is reading wolf boy at the moment and he can not put it down! He tells me it's even better than Harry Potter. He has a lot of troubles at school so it…

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Chronicles of Ancient Darkness

Timothy writes… Hello Michelle, I grew up on the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness book series and it was my favourite book series by far, one of the best parts of my childhood. I was wondering whether there was a complete special edition for all nine of the books, as I want to keep them in…

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Writing to Michelle paver for a school project

Haylee writes… Dear Miss Pavar, My name is Haylee Barnhardt, I live in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. I am 11 years old, I have a dog and two parakeets. I LOVE wolves, I want a pet wolf when I’m older, my favorite book of yours is wolf brother. That’s the book I’m on I haven’t red all…

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Biggest fan

Andrew writes… Hello, my name is Andrew foster & I absolutely love your books. I read wolf brother in 4th grade and was hooked ever since. I’m 29 now and still reading them but now I get to read them to my own 2 sons. The way you make it easy for the reader to…

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Primary school class loving your novel.

Dale writes… Good afternoon, My name is Dale Innes and I am a primary school teacher. We are currently studying wolf brother as our class novel and the children are loving it. The opportunity Arouse to purchase new books for our schools reading scheme and wolf brother was top of my list. I have taught…

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You’re incredible:)

India writes… Just a quick comment to say thank you for all the worlds that you've shown me:) I adored the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness as a child and when I read them now feel just as immersed in Torak's world. I don't know another series that is so wonderfully rich and well researched! Recently…

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I must of cried for an hour straight

Lily aya writes… when I entered 5th grade (now at the end of 6th) I started reading your book series; the ancient chronicles of darkness. I almost immediately fell in love with Torak, Renn, Dark, Wolf and all the others. I know there's a incredibly small chance that this will do anything. ( I assume…

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Best wishes and thank you once more

David writes… First I hope that all will be well with you and your family. When searching for a way to contact you for my first Thank You letter I did notice there are more books that continue the adventure. I’ve already made steps to purchase them so I can enjoy the continuation of this…

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Thank you

David writes… It is not a question, simply a thank you letter. When I moved at 12yo I frequently went to the local library. As a kid who was frightened by wolves your book cover intrigued me and I’ve decided to give it a go. The first few pages were pure horror for 12yo me…

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Thank you

Jay writes… Dear Michelle, I hope this message finds you well (and belated Happy New Year!). I've thought about this message for a very long time, and I've spent many days and weeks and months searching for the right words. Now I'm here, and I still don't think that I'll be able to tell you…

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Complete Box set

Ali writes… Hi Michelle, How are you? I'm wondering if you'll be releasing a complete box set now the final book is out. Best wishes, Ali Michelle Replies… Dear Ali, Many thanks for your query.  You’re not alone in wanting this, and it would be great if it could happen.  But I’m afraid that at…

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Thin Air – hooked!

Salomon writes… Dear Michelle, I’m sitting on the floor by the latrine on the delayed and crowded 16.47 from Marylebone to Haddenham… Reading thin air, utterly hooked, and reliving my own alpine climbing days… the discomfort, pain, cold, hunger, exhaustion… making the best of an unplanned overnight bivi… I bought Thin Air in a charity…

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who dies in oath breaker?

emilia writes… who dies in oath breaker? I know its a spoiler but I am itching to know by the way i love your books my favorite characters are wolf and torak Michelle Replies… Dear Emilia, I’m really glad that you like my stories, but I’m afraid I make it a rule never to answer…

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Letters

Aria writes… Dear Michelle Paver I am a big fan of your books. I am 9 years old and I have written a letter to you for my homework. Please may you let me know where I can send my letter. Thanks very much I will look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely Aria ????????????????❣️????…

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Wolf brother box

Tracy writes… Hello My Daughter is a huge fan and loves all the wolf brother books. I want to make her a wolf brother box/bag with things in for Christmas. I've thought of a wolf plush/slingshot/ wolf necklace/army knife. I wondered if you knew what else I could include. or I wondered if you had…

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Dark Matter the book

Dan writes… Hi Michelle, No question to ask, just wanted to say how much I enjoyed Dark Matter – thank you for bringing Jack Miller into my life. I've been an avid fan of horror since I read my first Stephen King novel (which, if I remember, was Christine), at around 14. Since then I've…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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