Posts by Peter Cox
New monthly competition – find the paw print!
We’re kicking off a new competition this month — everyone had such fun with the Scavenger Hunt that we thought, Why don’t we have one more often? Well, it’s pretty tiring coming up with loads of cryptic clues all year round, so here’s a new, and simpler challenge. Every month, Andrea will hide this image…
Read MoreThe E-Team
CJ Watso has proposed that there should be a post and/or days registered minimum before a new Clanner can join The E-Team. Do you agree? There is a poll where you can vote on the issue. The poll closes 14th September.
Read MoreThe Clanimation begins…
With the winner of the Clanimation scriptwriting contest announced, it’s time to get animating! Please check which team you’re on – the discussion threads for Team A and Team B are both in the Clanner’s Art board. Clanners in Team A, make sure you send a private message to @wolfbrother if you want to draw…
Read MoreThe Clanimation – vote now
Clanners, now’s your chance to vote for your favourite script in the Clanimation, and those in team A, do note that the project will be starting soon! (Photo: Vote Here Vote Aquí by myJon on Flickr.)
Read MoreJuly’s Clashing Clans Leaderboard
Armed with only a spreadsheet, we have calculated and updated the Clashing Clans Leaderboard for July 2011. Our current leader is the Deep Forest group of clans, and our top Clanner this month is NixNight, with an impressive 127 Nanuaks! Special mention must also go to gryffindorhg, a dedicated Clanner who has almost singlehandedly moved…
Read MoreA Special Clan Event – Chat to Michelle’s Publisher
There’s only one more day to get your questions in to Elv Moody, Michelle’s editor for the upcoming series Gods and Warriors. She’ll be answering your questions all day on Friday (UK time), so those with burning questions about the new series, and really want to be the first to know, now’s your chance to…
Read MoreThe winners of The Clan Scavenger Hunt
Just two days ago, we launched The Clan Scavenger Hunt, a search through the new website to find images hidden within. Well, the Clanners rose to the challenge, and we are pleased to announce that we have our winners! As the first Clanner to find all the images, The Bright Beast wins 100 Nanuaks, a…
Read MoreThe Clan is back and better than ever!
Hello, and a warm welcome to The Clan! The re-design has been a real journey for everyone, and we’re extremely pleased to be able to tell you about all the wonderful things this latest version of The Clan has to offer. Firstly, do remember to read Michelle’s latest note to Clanners the world over. She’s…
Read MoreWelcome from Michelle
Hello Clanners — I’m delighted to welcome you to the new-look Clan! As you know, I don’t have internet access — but I’ve been watching the new site take shape over the past few weeks as and when my travels have brought me into contact with computers. I do hope that you like it as…
Read MorePosting Issue
Update: You can now post new threads — however, we’ve had to switch off the wiki while we continue to work on these bugs. Thank you so much for your patience thus far! The new Clan forums are still in beta; at the moment, there is an issue with creating new threads – we’re working…
Read MoreWelcome to the new Clan – jointheclan.com
Work is still going on behind the scenes and it’s fairly non-stop, but we’d like to take the time to welcome Clanners to the new-look website for The Clan. Here is a list of major changes: The URL is now jointheclan.com! The homepage is different. We have launched two new features, a book recommendations section…
Read MoreThe Clan – rebooted
There’s been lots of talk about, and we can confirm that there will be a new-look version of The Clan ready to launch very soon. In the next couple of weeks, we’ll be rolling out a brand new look and feel for The Clan. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re really looking…
Read MoreMeet Michelle In Wimbledon!
Michelle will be signing books on Saturday the 18th June at Wimbledon Fair, in the Bookshelf tent from 12 noon until 12:45pm. If you are in the London, area, do come along and say hello – and MAKE SURE to say you’re a Clan member!
Read MoreA (BELATED) NEW YEAR’S GREETING TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLAN!
Happy New Year to everyone! I know I’m a bit late, but I always use Christmas as an excuse to shut out the world and do some serious writing, so for the past six weeks I’ve been completely immersed in Book One of GODS AND WARRIORS. I hope everyone in the Clan had a good…
Read MoreThe Biggest News This Year!
After months of speculation, we can finally tell Clanners that yes – there WILL be another BIG series by Michelle – and it will be published by Puffin Books! The new series will be called GODS AND WARRIORS. It’s set during the Bronze Age in the Mediterranean, and Michelle has already begun work on it.…
Read MoreSpooky ClanCast – The DARK MATTER Video Contest!
How about this… it’s Halloween… this is the THIRTEENTH ClanCast… and it’s all about the videos for Michelle’s new ghost story, DARK MATTER! Spooky, or what? Come with us as Admin takes his life into his hands as he intrepidly ventures into the heart of Michelle’s British publishers… where he finds the actually very friendly…
Read MoreThe Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
We won! WE WON!!! Join us to experience last night’s events at the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, Britain’s most prestigious prize for children’s authors. As the excitement mounts, we speak to last year’s winner and judge Mal Peet, as well as other authors, readers and agents. Admin is not exactly an impartial observer tonight! Michelle…
Read MoreImportant News About The Wolf Brother Movie
As you know, we’ve made a commitment to the Clan to try to make sure that you always are the first people to know about important news concerning Michelle and her work. And as many of you know, in addition to being “admin”, I’m also her agent. So I want you to be the first…
Read MoreVirtual Museum Open!
The Clan’s Virtual Museum is Open For Entries! It’s going to be a long hot summer of fantastic competitions here in The Clan. Starting today, we’re inviting entries for THE CLAN’S VIRTUAL MUSEUM. And on August 13th, we’ll be launching our biggest ever contest –asking you to do a video remix of the hot new…
Read MoreIt’s All In The Box!
All six adventures in Michelle’s Chronicles of Ancient Darkness will be coming together on November the 4th… in an exclusive edition limited to 1000 copies only. All copies are signed by Michelle and the production values are lavish! The publisher’s price is an imposing £100… but if you search online, you can find the complete…
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