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September 19, 2012

So do you want actual celebrities as the cast or undiscovered people?

As long as the person is right for the role, I’m not certain it matters. I can tell you that the little details don’t worry me. I don’t care if the Darkling has slate gray eyes as long as he’s a BAMF.

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Published on September 19, 2012 04:39

September 18, 2012

About to go to sleep, but just wanted to say another big THANK YOU to all the peeps getting in on...

About to go to sleep, but just wanted to say another big THANK YOU to all the peeps getting in on the fancasting, making art and graphics, and playlists.


Shadow and Bone is still a very young book and I can’t tell you how happy and surprised and dance-around-giddy it makes me to see this stuff.


So BE WARNED: You can expect lots of sappy messages like this. Just be glad you don’t have to deal with me in person, getting all teary eyed and babbling, “I love you guys!” as I snot all over your nice cashmere sweater.


BEST. READERS. EVER.

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Published on September 18, 2012 15:31

eventhepartofyouthatlovedhim:

or Drew van Acker for...



eventhepartofyouthatlovedhim:



or Drew van Acker for Mal?



Another Mal casting suggestion!

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Published on September 18, 2012 15:08

Who would YOU choose: The Darkling or Mal? :D

I’d choose… well, I’d wait for book 2 before I made any rash decisions.

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Published on September 18, 2012 15:01

eventhepartofyouthatlovedhim:

Your dark intentions you feelings...



eventhepartofyouthatlovedhim:



Your dark intentions you feelings for me- Alina and the Darkling fanmix


1. Between the Lines- Beesech


read between the lines and maybe you’ll find out what they are made of why the shine so bright.


2. 9 Crimes- Damien Rice


It’s the wrong kind of place to be thinking of you. Its the wrong time for somebody new. It’s a small crime and I’ve got no excuse.  


3. Never Let Me Go- Florence + the Machine


But I’m not giving up, I’m just giving in


4. Into my Arms- Angelzoom


Come back my dream into my arms, into my arms


5. Dancing Fire- Eyes of Eden


I don’t fear to follow, follow you. Guide me, free me, free me now.


6. Perfect Love- Elis


Peel off my skin, make me hopeless, tease my body. Let me die in you sweet embrace.


7.Familiar Taste of Poison- Halestorm


I breath you in again just to feel you underneath my skin. Holding on to the sweet escape is always laced with a familiar taste of poison. 


8. Breath- Breaking Benjamin


I know nothing of your kind, and I wont reveal your evil mind


9. Candence of Her Last Breath- Nightwish


Breath taking butterfly chose a dark day to live. Save one breath for me.


10. Angels- Within Temptation


Sparkling angel couldn’t see your dark intentions your feelings for me.


11. Face Down- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 


Do you feel like a man when you push her around. Do you feel better now as she falls to the ground.


12. Hurricane- 30 Seconds to Mars


 Tell me would you kill to prove your right


13. A Demon’s Fate- Within Temptation


I don’t want to be a part of his sin. I don’t want to get lost in his world. I’m not playing this game.





A Darkling/Alina fanmix from eventhepartofyouthatlovedhim. Adding to my long-walk, story-pondering playlist.

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Published on September 18, 2012 14:16

alltheladiesyouhate:

i will follow you into the dark (a...



alltheladiesyouhate:



i will follow you into the dark (a mal/alina soundtrack)



astair (matt costa)  astair, your glare is killing me. astair in skies of blue. the signs you wear are making me feel so confused. astair, you’re there and i’m still here. i swear i’m so confused. the signs you wear are making me feel like i’m the one to lose.




living in twilight (the weepies) so it goes, though no one knows you like they used to do. have a drink, the sky is sinking toward a deeper blue. and you’re still alright, step out into twilight.




the ghosts of summer’s past (woods of ypres)  my greatest achievement is also my greatest loss. the best thing i ever had is forever gone. it is a talent of the soul to discover the joys in pain, thinking of moments you long for, knowing you’ll never have them again.




gleypa okkur (olafur arnalds) instrumental




center of the sun (conjure one)  young boy in the market sees the girl alone and asks her “have you lost your way home?” she says, “you say the most beautiful things, just like my violins.”  when i close my eyes, i am at the center of the sun, and i can not be hurt by anything this wicked world has done, cause i hear violins.




bright bright bright (dark dark dark)  you always cared for me, that was easy enough to see. you always cared for me and i pushed you in the dark. and i wanted to tell you, i wanted to tell you. and i wanted to tell you, but i lie, i lie, lie.



food is still hot (karen o and the kids) instrumental

monsters (forest city lovers)  one day we’ll drive away  so far  with the monsters on our tails. we’ll talk of hiding out in cities where progression never fails. we’ll laugh about the old days and the stupid things we’ve done, wipe the filth from our mouths and the water from our sun.


i will follow you into the dark (death cab for cutie)  if there’s no one beside you when your soul embarks, i will follow you into the dark.



here @ 8tracks or click song titles to listen on youtube



A Mal and Alina playlist! (And the Weepies are on it!)

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Published on September 18, 2012 14:10

Wait, Shadow and Bone has been picked up for a movie! This is such exciting news!!!

So glad you’re looking forward to it! If you have a chance, drop by VH1 and let me know your thoughts on casting!

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Published on September 18, 2012 07:39

This might be a stupid question but will Siege and Storm be told from only Alina's point of view? I've read books that often have the main character's point of view along with a couple of third point of view entries as the series progresses. Maybe you'll a

Books 2 and 3 will be written from Alina’s POV. If there’s enough interest, we may release some bonus material from alternative POVs somewhere down the line.

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Published on September 18, 2012 07:37

This might be a stupid question but will Siege and Storm be told from only Alina's point of view? I've read books that often have the main character's point of view along with a couple of third point of view entries as the series progresses. Maybe you'll a

Books 2 and 3 will be written from Alina’s POV. If there’s enough interest, we may release some bonus material from alternative POVs somewhere down the line.

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Published on September 18, 2012 07:37

This might be a stupid question but will Siege and Storm be told from only Alina's point of view? I've read books that often have the main character's point of view along with a couple of third point of view entries as the series progresses. Maybe you'll a

Books 2 and 3 will be written from Alina’s POV. If there’s enough interest, we may release some bonus material from alternative POVs somewhere down the line.

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Published on September 18, 2012 07:37