I live on my own, happily, and I've never wanted children, but it did occur to me one day that there's part of me in 'Torak' - he's a loner, I'm a loner - as there's part of me in 'Renn,' who's quite waspish. I think, in some senses, 'Torak' is the son I never had. Michelle Paver childdayhappily share on social
Doing field trips rather than simply researching online allows me to experience the story from the point of view of my main character; you can't get that by sitting at a desk. Michelle Paver characterdeskexperience Change image and share on social
I think true wilderness can still be found, but it's hard to reach and dangerous when you get there, which is probably why it still exists. Michelle Paver dangerousexistfind Change image and share on social