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Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare
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Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is the #1 bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series and The Infernal Devices trilogy. Cassandra lives in an old Victorian house in western Massachusetts with her husband, their cats, and lots and lots of books. Visit her... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Write what you love to read.
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My life in 8 words: "Crowded apartment, crazy cat, piles of books, laptop!"
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    1. CLOCKWORK PRINCE TRAILER
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    2. Watch Cassandra Clare Discuss Clockwork Prince!
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    3. Cassandra Clare's CLOCKWORK ANGEL
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    4. Cassandra Clare talks about her CLOCKWORK ANGEL Audiobook
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    5. Cassandra Clare reveals the first of her Infernal Devices...
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    6. Watch the Clockwork Angel Trailer
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    7. Clockwork Prince Masquerade Ball Trailer
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    8. City of Fallen Angels Trailer
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    9. Previously in THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS Extended Cut
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    10. Ed Westwick & Molly C. Quinn talk about recording City of...
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    11. Top 10 Things That Are NOT Going to happen in CITY OF FAL...
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    15. Novelist Cassandra Clare: Intro to Bryant Park Readings
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    2. Listen to Chapter 1 of City of Glass
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    3. Listen to Chapter 1 of City of Ashes
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City of Lost Souls will be released on May 08, 2012 in Hardcover, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eAudio, eBook
Feb 11, 2012
Clockwork Prince will be released on December 06, 2011 in Hardcover, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eAudio, eBook
Dec 06, 2011
Clockwork Prince is now available in Hardcover, Compact Disk, Audio Download, eAudio, eBook
Dec 06, 2011
Audio Excerpt:
City of Fallen Angels
Dec 03, 2011
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Chapter 1 from Clockwork Prince
Dec 03, 2011
Audio Excerpt:
Clockwork Prince
Dec 02, 2011
Nov 28, 2011
Clockwork Angel will be released on October 04, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Oct 04, 2011
Clockwork Angel is now available in Trade Paperback
Oct 04, 2011
Sep 29, 2011
Author Appearances have been announced:
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Sep 28, 2011
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Sep 20, 2011
News:
City of Glass has won an award
Jul 14, 2011
News:
Clockwork Angel has won an award
Jul 14, 2011

Cassandra Clare Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. So many books, so little time. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Alex of A Clockwork Orange. I mean, I don't like him, but he's interesting. Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Traveling. Q. What’s your best quality? A. I'm short, so I have a low center of gravity and corner well. Q. Which living person do you most admire? A. Let's make it a tie between Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Learn more about Cassandra Clare

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Hollywood Reporter, February 10, 2012
...around town. In addition, sister label Screen Gems has untethered itself from Mortal Instruments, the adaptation of the Cassandra Clare YA fantasy series. Scott Stewart had been attached to direct while Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower were attached...
Long Valley Patch, February 6, 2012
...College will be running a raffle for a signed copy of New York Times best-selling young adult novelist Cassandra Clare's book, Clockwork Prince, and a signed, oversized display model until February 29, 2012.  Proceeds will benefit Taylor Memorial...
Examiner.com, February 4, 2012
...‘Clockwork Prince’ is the second book in Cassandra Clare’s ‘The Infernal Devices’ series which is a series prequel to her ‘The Mortal Instruments’ franchise (‘City of Bones’ is currently being...
PublishersWeekly.com, January 30, 2012
...there.  Details of this conference are still available at www.SCBWI.org. After lunch NYT best seller Cassandra Clare of the Mortal Instruments series gave a ballroom packed presentation on the “love triangle” and what works – or does not  – in...
Manila Bulletin, January 27, 2012
...MANILA, Philippines — Cassandra Clare has certainly made a name for herself ever since gaining popularity – as well as a certain level of infamy – as a writer of Harry Potter fanfiction. Not...
Examiner.com, January 27, 2012
...of Novel Novice. This week has sparked a new frenzied desire for news for The Mortal Instruments fans. Cassandra Clare’s Internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series has an active online community much thanks to her active online interactions...
Examiner.com, January 26, 2012
...Cassandra Clare’s ‘City of Fallen Angels’ was more then the highly anticipated fourth installment of The Mortal Instruments series or another NYT bestseller to add to her accomplishments. The book...
Northbrook Star, December 16, 2011
...and Carolyn Mackler; iBoy by Kevin Brooks; Destined by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast; Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare; Crossed by Ally Condie; You Against Me by Jenny Downham; Mangaman by Barry Lyga; Inheritance by Christopher Paolini; ...
Sarnia Observer, December 16, 2011
...a new Swagger book called "Soft Target" is due out in hardcover Dec. 6. "CITY OF BONES" by Cassandra Clare. $5.25 - $7.35 Clare has written four wildly successful science fiction books about a group of people called shadowhunters who try to rid the earth...
Examiner.com, December 16, 2011
...Tonight fans can hear from the author of the newly debuted NYT number bestselling book, ‘Clockwork Prince.’ Goodreads will be hosting a live chat tonight (December 16) here at 8pm ET. WARNING: Spoilers will most likely be discussed......
Examiner.com, December 14, 2011
...Clare’s ‘Clockwork Prince’ debuts number one on the New York Times bestseller list. The second installment in Cassandra Clare’s Infernal Devices series hit shelves on December 6. The book continues the story of Tessa, Will, Jem and their...
The Trades, December 14, 2011
...take listeners of all ages on a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey. Book Giveaway - Clockwork Prince Signed by Cassandra Clare Ends Dec 22, 2011 Up for grabs is this particularly Infernal Device -- the lastest installment in Cassandra Clare's...
The Trades, December 14, 2011
...a soothing, multi-faceted ethereal journey. Up for grabs is this particularly Infernal Device -- the lastest installment in Cassandra Clare's widly popular series. CD Giveaway - Tiffany Giardina, "No Average Angel" Ends Dec 21, 2011 Gi@ is out to prove...
Zimbio, December 14, 2011
...Irresistible vampire tales for paranormal-loving and vampire-adoring fans. Nineteen tantalizing tales from Neil Gaiman, Melissa Marr, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Garth Nix, Genevieve Valentine, Steve Berman, Christopher Barzak, Delia Sherman, Suzy...