From Maryam

Why She Hasn’t Been Active

Why She Hasn’t Been Active
Maryam Writes…

Maryam writes…

Dear Michelle paver,
Its probably too late but Ive read wolf brother (and the series) ten times.
I’m 12 by the way.
And I can’t hide this but on the last few chapters of wolf bane I cried so hard! Anyways to the point, why have you been so inactive lately? I also wanted to request if you add to the series, like a book where the oak mages soul isn’t at peace? AND RENN AND TORAK HAVE A CHILD! Okay I need to calm down. Anyways thank you!!

Michelle Replies…

Hello, Maryam.  How marvellous that you’ve read the series so many times! I think it does you credit that you were so moved at the end of Wolf Bane, as it shows that you have the ability to get immersed in a story while you’re reading.  You’re very persuasive as to further books in the Wolf Brother series, but I’m afraid I’ve no plans to write any more. You see, I think I’ve ended it just where I should, and (avoiding spoilers) I’ve given the characters good send-offs.  I’d far rather end there, than write more stories and have them sort of peter out.  As for being inactive,  I’ve actually been really busy writing!  My grown-up supernatural story RAINFOREST comes out this autumn, and I’ve written a short ghost story for an anthology (also out this autumn), and am deep into writing another grown-up supernatural novel.  But I haven’t posted much on my website, so I can understand why you wondered.  Anyway, thanks for getting in touch, and maybe by a bit more re-reading,  you can enjoy many more times in the Forest with Torak, Renn and Wolf!  May the guardian run with you.

Best wishes, Michelle

 


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October 17, 2025
Festival patron and Sunday Times bestselling author Michelle Paver will talk about her latest supernatural fiction in this live recording with Always Take Notes, a podcast for and about writers and writing.

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Yeovil Literary Festival

October 25, 2025

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Successfully published as an adult author, the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness (“Wolf Brother”) were her first books for younger readers, followed by her brilliant 5-part series set in the bronze age, Gods and Warriors. On the adult side, her first ghost story, Dark Matter, was a UK bestseller and won massive praise from reviewers and readers alike, as did her second ghost story, Thin Air.

Oxford Literary Festival 2026

March 29, 2026

The Oxford Literary Festival takes place in venues across central Oxford, such as Blackwell's bookshop, the Bodleian Library, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Weston Library, and Oxford colleges such as Christ Church and Worcester College. The festival includes international authors, journalists, intellectuals, historians, and poets.