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 in the final book, it filled my heart with such joy and warmth! I know that you don’t want to continue the story, since you wrapped it in such a perfect way. But is there a part of you who feels like there might still be more stories to tell within that world? With entirely new characters, or perhaps geared towards a different age demographic?

Best regards,
Anton from Sweden

Michelle Replies…

Dear Anton, it’s terrific that you’ve enjoyed these books since you were a boy, and that you’re now reading them to your students!  I’m also delighted that you liked that story arc in the final book.  I’d had it in mind way back when I was planning the original series, but it turned out that there wasn’t enough room in the first six books to do it justice, so I reluctantly had to leave it out.  It was immensely satisfying when I realised that the further three books would give me the space to amplify Dark’s story, in what I hope is a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

As for your question, I don’t currently have an urge to return to Torak’s world; probably because for me, it really is all about the characters of Torak, Renn and Wolf, and I feel that I’ve already given them a good send-off.  However when it comes to writing, one can truly never say never; so who knows how I’ll feel in a few years’ time?  Thank you so much for getting in touch.  I hope you and your students enjoy many more happy hours in the Forest!  Michelle