Michelle's Mailbag
Here are Michelle’s most recent answers to the questions and messages readers have submitted.
The Netflix Original Show they don’t know they need.
Kai writes… Hello Michelle, I am a huge fan of your books from Sweden. I started reading your books when they first appeared on the shelves here in Sweden and practically grew up with them. I remember how fascinated I was by every little detail and the way you described it as if you'd been…
Replacement Dust Cover
Sarah writes… Hi Michelle, my fiance absolutely loves your series and recently completed the collection of Wolf Brother. Unfortunately, his original copy of the first novel was damaged and never returned to him. I managed to locate a used copy of the first novel in good condition. But the dust cover is damaged. I have…
Thank you
Felix writes… Dear Ms Paver, My name is Felix and I'm writing from Sweden. I don't really have a question, I just want to say thank you for your fantastic Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series. I've just finished the amazing Audiobook of the last book, Wolfbane, in English, and got the idea to write a…
The Sign of Protection
Branson writes… It's been a while since i have opened the stories of torak, renn and wolf as well as the myriad of characters, villains, demons, spirits and subjects not cased in your expansive world. However, one thing I've been curious about is this universally recognized sign of protection that is mentioned in passing several…
Crónicas de la prehistoria
Juan Carlos writes… Hola Michelle!!! He leído que era posible que se produjera una serie de animación sobre la saga "Crónicas de la prehistoria". Es cierto el comentario?? Porque sería genial!!! Muchas gracias por esta maravillosa historia!!! Saludos!!! Michelle Replies… Hola, Juan Carlos! I’m afraid I don’t speak Spanish, but if I’ve understood your email,…
First and foremost Thank You …
Steven writes… Hi Michelle, My name is Steven Campbell and I'm a 25 year old aspiring author from Sydney, Australia. I've spent my life reading and writing stories and found your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series when I was a teenager at high school. It got me through some tough times growing up rather poor…
Hello!
Salla writes… Hi! This seems awfully informal, but it was the only way I thought I could get an inkling of reach. I just wanted to say your books meant a great deal to me as someone who thought words were very important to them. I still think they’re important and your books are still…
Wolf brother Artwork/Illustratio
Nadia writes… I have loved your books since I was little. I aspire to be an artist/illustrator. And for my final project for university have illustrated 5 double page spreads and a book cover back and spine for the book wolf brother. Illustrating Torak, Fa, wolf and the bear. It would be a dream come…
Horror books
Sidonie writes… Hey Ms Paver, I hope this finds you well I came across Wakenhyrst by chance a few years ago and I fel9 in love with your style of horror writing. After finishing that, I devoured Thin Air (I member thought I'd legitimately be afraid of a backpack!) and Dark Matter – the latter…
Future Ghost Stories…
Daryl writes… Dear Mrs Paver, As somebody who has to read a lot at their desk for their job, I noticed myself no longer reading for fun – I simply could not face the ever growing pile of books on my "to be read" shelf (now shelves…). I thought I ought to try something different…
Dark Matter
Michael writes… Just writing to express how much I enjoyed your novel Dark Matter. It's the only book I have finished reading and immediately had to reread. Michelle Replies… Dear Michael, That’s one of the nicest compliments on my writing I’ve ever received. Thank you, it means a lot! With very best wishes, Michelle
Publishing Suggestions
Stephen writes… Dear Michelle Paver, I am an educator and a writer from Colorado, USA. I have immensely enjoyed your Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, as well as Gods and Warriors. I love how you sweep the reader right into the world of your books. You became one of my favorite authors ever since I…
COAD series Translated.
Dimitrios writes… Hello there Michelle. I don't know if i'm the latest fan of your books but I bet I'm one of the oldest. I've read wolf brother last year and since then the series became instant favourite. The problem is that in Greece only the first 5 books were translated. Is there any hope…
Audiobook for Spirit Walker & Soul Eater not available in the US?
Timberlee writes… Dear Michelle, I’ve loved the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series (as well as the audiobooks) since I was a little girl. I collected both the physical books and all the audios narrated by Sir Ian McKellen. Sadly, due to domestic violence I’ve lost all my copies. I’ve recently finished the first book again…
Future books
Graham writes… Is there any chance of novels on the Upper Palaeolithic , Mesolithic and Neolithic ages in Europe and the Mediterranean ? I am 78 , an ex- archaeologist (if such a thing can exist) and ageing child , and have just finished the final Wolf Brother novel , and am rapidly developing worrying…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 ????????????????❣️????…
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…
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…
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…