Cassandra’s Comments (group member since Aug 19, 2010)

Cassandra’s comments from the Q&A with Cassandra Clare group.

Abby wrote: "In City of Glass you said that will had killed Sebastion (Johnathan Christopher) but that when other Shadow-hunters went to look for his body and that Jace had his own thoughts and like I'm wondering did Sebastion really die? or is he the new big problem??? I've been thinking about it ever since I've read the book and I wanted to ask the author, and now I get the chance so i thought i should, so I did. LOL XD"

And we are now up to this question having been asked 13 times. :) I still can't answer it. I think you meant Jace, not Will, though. And no one has still guessed the villain in CoFA.

Dianadee wrote: "I don't really have a question but its more of a theory and I would like to know what you think. In COFA you said there was going to be a new bad guy. Well I still haven't figured out who I think that will be but I have a feeling hugin the raven will return and help whoever this new bad guy is. What do you think? Is it a completely ubsurd theory? because i know he didn't die and as to what happened to him seems to be a mystery.

It's not an absurd theory, but since I can't comment on it, I'll just say that Hugin is one half of Hugin and Munin, the ravens who belong to Odin in Norse mythology. They fly away each day and return and night to give him information. Their names mean Thought and Memory.

Melannie wrote: I own them all, and have read the first 3 books of "TMI" series
I just haven't had time to read Clockwork Angel, it's waiting on my bookshelf(:
That's why I was asking, and that's why I'm here reading your answers :D "

Then you would know the races of all the characters I mentioned, except Jem who is half-Chinese and half-white.

Adele wrote: "Church's movements are mysterious. He makes it from London to NY in s..."

Is Church the cat Magnus talks about in city of bones?
"Is it in honor of anything?"
"My cat's birthday."
"Oh." She glanced around. "Where's your cat?"
He unhitched himself from the pillar, looking solemn. "I don't know. He ran away."

No, that's Chairman Meow, who we meet in a different scene. Church is Church. He's in TMI and ID too. His name doesn't change.

Hodo wrote: "Hello Cassandra,
Do you do research for your books and what are your methods? I find sometimes that its diffcult to write in detail about places ive never been or places that are totally fictional. Any suggestions"

The library. Really. Libraries; not obsolete. Do not attempt to do all your research on the internet.

Eliot wrote: "Hi, Cassandra,
orry if you've already answered this question/comment, I didn't take the time to read every post. I was curious as to whether there's any significance between Tessa's last name (Gray) and one of Luke's surnames (Greymark). I know it's a stretch, but it just seemed to strike me as some sort of connection. Anyways, I love all of your books, they're fantastic!!! :) I can't wait for the next ones. Thanks!"

Nope. None.

Nattie *PROUD* wrote: "Hi Cassandra,

1.Will Tess choose between Jem and Will?

I can't tell you that.

2.If not, will she have feeings only for one of them and not have to choose?

No, she has feelings for both.

3. Do you plan to start any other books or series in the future? (about shadowhunters or anything)

After writing the next four books I'm contracted for, I plan to take a break.

4. Did anyone help or inspire you to start writing a book?

Holly Black.

If you could get rid of one character (that isnt already dead) from the TMI and ID series, which one? (one from each series)


But I don't want to get rid of the characters. If I did, I'd kill them off!

My question has to do with the Silent Brothers. Is there only one Silent City, or are there numerous ones? What I mean is, is there only one in New York, or do Silent Brothers live in each major city (Like how there are Institutes in major cities)? For example, does Brother Enoch come from the Silent City in New York, or is there one in London as well? Or is it completely separate and are there just entrances in the major cities? (I hope that made sense?)

Also, I know they are called "Brothers" but are there any female Silent Brothers?
"

There is only one Silent City with multiple entrances to it.

There are no female Silent Brothers but there is a sister organization you'll be hearing about in future.

1.) In CA we learn that obviously Tessa can't be with Will forever (she's immortal, he's not). So, I'm assuming that this point gets brought up in CoFA with Alec and Magnus, right? I'm wondering if Camille comes back and makes life hell for Alec?

Let's just say the whole problem of immortals dating mortals gets driven home pretty hard for Alec.

2.) For Jocelyn and Luke, are problems going arise for them? As a couple I mean. Since Luke is a downworlder.... Or does is not make much of a difference now in CoFA?

Jocelyn's not the in Clave really. She can do what she wants. Of all of the couples she and Luke are the happiest and least troubled.

Lauren wrote: "Sorry Cassandra but I thought of another question. What was the purpose of writing CA? Or to rephrase it, what was your intent, and what did you expect to get out of this book? (sorry it's just for a book report, and its a good question)"

It's a weird question. I used to be assigned that sort of question all the time for book reports (I guess none of my high school teachers subscribed to the "the author is dead" school of postmodernism) and now that I am a writer in actual fact, I find the question bizarre. I wrote the book because I enjoy crafting stories in the same way some people enjoy scrapbooking or turning matchbox cars into flash drives. There was no "purpose" to it beyond telling a good story that hopefully would draw other people into it, so I could talk about the characters and the story with them. And, aklso, it's my job.

~~*Julie wrote: "Do you happen to know if the books are going to be sold in a box set ever? I was on a budget when they first came out and had to use the good old neighborhood library. Or maybe they are availiable and just not in my area- anyone can help me out with this one! "

They've been available as a hardback box set since last October; the paperback boz set comes out October 18th of this year.

http://www.amazon.com/Mortal-Instrume...

Dragonstar ~Loves sand fairy~ wrote: "I know there is very little chance of this whole question getting answered if at all, but dose this mean a seraph blade is going to be named after Raziel, and if so, who names it after him?"


Eventually a blade is named after Raziel. You are right I won't say by who.

M wrote: "*spoiler*
In City of Ashes after Valentine's attack on the Silent Brothers - Alec, Isabelle & Clary were leaving the Silent City with Jace. (pg116 pb) Isabelle was whispering something under her breath in another language as they exited. Clary thought the words were old, maybe in Latin. What was Isabelle saying?

You know how the Shadowhunters say 'ave atque vale' over each other's dead bodies? She was saying the death words for the dead Silent Brothers.

Simirox wrote: "Oh, OH! Another one! Sorry, but will Tessa actually CHOOSE between Will and Jem at the end of the series. You don't have to answer if it's a spoiler. I was just wandering if she'll actually pick one of the two.

Tessa and the Gray Book, unrelated.

Tessa will definitively end up with SOMEONE by the end of the series.

Aphesis wrote: I'm curious about Valentine's childhood. After his father's death, he became further unhinged. What was their relationship like? Obviously, he had some inspiration for the way he raised his boys from his own experience, so I'm guessing it wasn't good. It makes me sort of wonder if he had anything to do with his father's death, considering how he set up Luke? Seems *mighty* convenient...
"

Valentine's not really a murderous pscyhopath - he's a religious zealot. His zealotry was actually set off by his father's death, rather than him having anything to do with it.

Adele wrote: "Would you recommend writing alone, because me and my best friend are writing a book together. Is it harder to get published if there are two authors? or is it just the same?
Ohh and someone might have written this already but i dont remember, since Church is immortal from that thing the Dark sisters did, could that be what happened to Tessa too?

There is nothing wrong with cowriting and it makes no difference in easiness of getting something published. Look at Kami Garcia and Margie Stohl. However do keep in mind you don't get paid twice as much for being two people so effectively you are cutting your salary in half.

Church became immortal because he was used in a necromantic ritual meant to raise the dead. Tessa has a whole other thing going om.

I aim for 4,0000-6,000 words a chapter.

Dora610 wrote: "1)Will jem or will become vampires so that they can stay with tessa?
2)in MI will jace,clary and the others ever go back to idris in the next three books and will somebody of them stay and live there?"

1) Becoming a vampire wouldn't cure Jem's condition. And the idea would really repulse them both. I can't see them doing it willingly.

2) I can't say they'll never go back to Idris, but no one's going back there to live. I'd rather write about new settings.

Rebecca wrote: "3220710 Will we meet more angels in the next 3 TMI book?

(Okay, lame question since the next is called City of Fallen Angels...)

So... Will Clary meet Raziel again?
"

Hmm. No, but that doesn't mean there aren't any angels in the next books.

Sarah wrote: "Hi Cassandra

******************SPOILER FOR CLOCKWORK ANGEL********************

Also, I'm just curious... this is probably a really lame question and considering no one else has asked makes me think as much but I was just wondering, when Will finds Tessa on the ground and thinks she is dead, all the protective “walls” come down for a moment and he is about to say something – but doesn’t – I’m just wondering what he was about to say to her?

Actually a lot of people have asked! It's an important scene for Will because for one split second, being in the company of someone he thinks is dead, his facade cracks and we're about to see the real Will. Then Tessa opens her eyes and the facade goes back up, wham, but not fast enough for Will not to be freaked out. The whole structure of the books depends on not knowing what is going on with Will in book one, that's why I can't be specific.

There is a very important thought he has at some point that points toward what the problem is but I've never seen anyone mention it. ;)

Maru wrote: "Hi Cassandra! I feel very embarrassed for asking this, and I don't know if someone has asked you this already, but...are Jace, Alec and Issabelle virgin? I bet Alec is, but what about the others??? I know is a very stupid question, but I was just wondering...XD

People ask this all the time, I just never answer it. Clary is, Simon is. The Lightwoods, well. I respect their privacy. :D