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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…
Read MoreFreud, 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…
Read MoreWakenhyrst 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…
Read MoreGhosts 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…
Read Moreanalysis – 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…
Read MoreSource 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…
Read MoreAny 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…
Read MoreTorak’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…
Read Morechronicles 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…
Read MoreRevisiting 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…
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