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Dark matter
Mona writes… I just finished dark matter and I loved it so much. The setting and characters were so vivid, I felt like I was there. I was trying to imagine a book that would suit me more in setting, atmosphere, characters, or story and I cannot. I cried at the end and thought the…
Read MoreDark Matter – photos from when you were writing it
Victor writes… Dear Michelle. I have just started Dark Matter. Very enjoyable so far and looking forward to completing. I do not often read fiction. When you travelled around the setting of the book. I assume that you took lots of pictures. Have you thought about showing some of the pictures on your website? Thanks…
Read MoreAutograph – can you sign and send one out?
David writes… Good morning, I have read all your books. I would love to have your autograph on a sticker to send to Italy. If you can of course. Thanks Michelle Replies… Hello, David. I’m really pleased that you’ve read and enjoyed my books! However I’m afraid that I can’t sign a sticker and send…
Read MoreAdvice on writing and getting published
Daniel writes… Hi Michelle, I wrote to you a few days ago saying how much I love your books, and asking for advice about my own writing and getting published. I'd really appreciate a response, whatever it may be. I really love your books. Thanks a lot. Cheers, Daniel. Michelle Replies… Dear Daniel, I’ve paraphrased…
Read MoreNew ghosts – that is, Michelle’s upcoming new ghost story
Richard writes… Recently re read Thin Ice and Dark Matter. Both fantastic and should be regarded as modern classics of the genre. Anyhow I googled to see if anything new was on the way and behold Rainforest. More than happy, cannot wait to dive in. Michelle Replies… Ah, Richard, I’m so happy that you enjoyed…
Read Morequestions about your Wolf Brother books and how i love them
Violet writes… I absolutely love the series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. I have just finished reading the last one Wolf Bane. I’ve been reading them ever since a month before the summer holidays in 2024. For World Book Day [6th of March or the day I sent you this message] I went as Renn. And…
Read MoreThank you – from a French reader who has grown up with the Wolf Brother books
Léa writes… Hello ! I don’t have a question to ask. I just want to say : thank you. I’m from France, and I read for the first time Wolf Brother when I was about 9 or 10 years old. I was immediately obsessed with the world and the characters. From book 1 to book…
Read MoreDaughters of Eden – Michelle’s earlier trilogy set in Jamaica
Aimee writes… Hi Michelle, I left a message around a year ago praising the three newest Chronicles of Ancient Darkness books. Since then I’ve read Dark Matter, Wakenhyrst (particularly thrilling as I live near Ely in the fens!) and Thin Air. All three had me on edge, and although I found Thin Air had its…
Read MoreDARK MATTER – where can I get a copy?
Whitney writes… Hello!!! I would love to read Dark Matter, i have heard wonderful things about that book and for some reason I can’t find it anywhere to purchase! Helpppp! Michelle Replies… Dear Whitney, I’m afraid that I’m not able to help with questions of availability of my books, as this is up to the…
Read MoreRainforest cover
Ryan writes… Dear Michelle! Hoping, as ever, that you are well and 2025 is treating you well so far! I just wanted to write to congratulate you on the STUNNING cover for RAINFOREST which I saw Goldsboro revealed a few days ago. I love how it’s so colourful and yet so foreboding and ominous! It’s…
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