Michelle’s Mailbag – Michelle Paver

Michelle's Mailbag

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

Clan guardians

Jasmyn writes... Hi my names jasmyn and I have loved reading the chronicles of ancient darkness. I would like to ask you about clan guardians. Can your clan guardian be an animal that you are deeply connected too? Thanks, Jasmyn Michelle Replies... Hello again, Jasmyn, and thanks for this. You're quite right, your clan guardian can indeed be an animal to whom you feel deeply connected. In my previous answer about clans, I explained what...

Can you have clans today? Can your clan be a bird or animal you feel connected to?

Jasmyn writes... Can you have a clan today. Is a clan a bird or animal you are deeply connected too?Can that be your clan and guardian? Michelle Replies... What a fascinating question, Jasmyn, I don't think I've been asked that in quite the same way before. First, let's look at what we mean by a clan. In Torak's world, you're generally born into a certain clan: for instance, Fin-Kedinn was born to the Raven Clan. ...

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness and growing up: how did you tackle the last three books?

Isabelle writes... Hello, Michelle! Hope you’re doing well! I fell in love with the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books as a pre-teen and has since re-read them in about every stage of my life and each re-read gives new perspectives on the books as my own life experiences grow. For example, while as a kid, I despised Hord, as an adult, I can also feel empathy for him. Sure, he is vain, prideful and a...

Wolf brother – how did you get the idea?

Jeffrey writes... How did you think of the idea to make the book wolf brother and what inspired you to make this specific book series Michelle Replies... Dear Jeffrey, I think the idea for Wolf Brother goes back to when I was a child, and mad keen on wolves and the Stone Age. I loved the idea of making clothes out of hide, and not going to school! Later when I grew up, I was...

Inspiration Inquiry & Prehistoric Fantasy Series Idea

Joshua writes... As a fan of both your esteemed historical fantasy series:- the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, & having recently discovered Jean M. Auel’s own intriguing prehistorical fictional series:- Earth's Children—I would like to ask if you have been influenced by her preceding work. Is this so? Also, I would like to know if you have ever considered writing a series of books set amid the Late Pleistocene epoch—that combines themes from both the aforementioned...

Your books changed my life!

Holland writes... I rediscovered the Wolf Brother series this winter when I visited my parents’ house. I was obsessed with the series as a kid (I’m now 30). I took the books home and re-read them; I was completely blown away by how much and how differently I enjoyed them as an adult. As a kid, I loved the action and the imagination of the story. As an adult who is fascinated by archaeology and...

Wolf Brother – does part of you want to revisit that world?

Anton writes... Hi Michelle! First of all I would like to thank you for creating such a captivating story and world with Wolf Brother! I’ve been an avid reader of the books since 2006 when I started out at 8 years old, and now at almost 27 I read it in class for my own students. As a member of the lgbtq+ community I must also thank you for including a storyline featuring queer characters...

Thank you – for ending my reading drought

Lauren writes... Hi Michelle, I was in the midst of a severe multi-year reading drought when I happened to pick up a copy of Dark Matter. I read it in less than two days - I couldn't put it down! I then read Thin Air within one day and it unlocked something in me - thanks to you and your amazing books I've now ready 7 books so far in the space of three months,...

Inspiration and thanks – for Dark Matter, Thin Air and Wakenhyrst

Aly writes... Hi Michelle. I can't tell you how excited I am to read your new books. I have pre ordered both. Also it's great you are promoting independent book stores. I have fallen in love with Thin Air and Dark Matter and Wakenhyrst. There is something about your books that hooks in my own adventurous spirit. I read the three books regularly and imagine myself as the characters in Dark Matter and Thin Air....

The Witching hour

Maria writes... Hello I am keen to pre order 'The witching Hour' but the link took me to Amazon. I'd prefer to order it from an Independent bookshop like I could with The Rainforest. Do you know if this is possible? Many thanks Maria Michelle Replies... It's great that you'd like to pre-order The Witching Hour, Maria, and I applaud your support of independent bookshops! The only information I have on pre-ordering is what I'm...

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. …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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