The beloved Cassandra Clare, very well known for her famous Mortal Instruments Series, caused a commotion on twitter today when she said: “Soo, anyone got questions about Clockwork Angel or City of Fallen Angels? I’m in a question-answery mood . . .”
She answered a lot of questions from fans, most of it about her next two books coming out: Clockwork Angel – book 1 of Infernal Devices and City of Fallen Angels (CoFA) – book 4 of Mortal Instruments.
Tweets:
Clare: Soo, anyone got questions about Clockwork Angel or City of Fallen Angels? I’m in a question-answery mood . . .
@coopersmypup: “Is there more Simon than Clary/Jace in CoFA?”
Clare: No, it is about equal.
@diamondsXglass: “what’s going to happen with alec/magnus in CoFA?”
Clare: Everything’s going well until they run into a problem from M’s past.
@ssalach21: “Do you know when the cover for CoFA will be released?”
Clare: They haven’t even started on it! Sept. maybe?
@Spazophie: ” should we be prepared for maximum DRAMA and ANGST in CoFA?”
Clare: MAXIMUM.
@Purk: “is CoFA the last one in the MI series or are you planning more?”
Clare: Oh, look! It’s Robert Pattinson over there! *runs away*
@bwlrgrl300: “can u tell us who isabell was speaking to in your april text you psoted?”
Clare: Nope.
@JYTBB: “Is anyone getting bumped off in City Of Fallen Angels?”
Clare: There are various corpses about.
@danijohns: “of the characters in clcwrk angel, who was yr favorite?”
Clare: Tossup btwn Will (so crazy) Jem (so sweet) Camille (such a bitch.)
@marryoh: “do you know about your tour dates for Clockwork Angel yet?”
Clare: Only a few — they’re here:http://bit.ly/aVDNrH
@skyystudios90: “who’s your fave. character out of TMI?”
Clare: I don’t have fave characters like parents don’t have fave children. (one hopes.)
@ItsEmilysuckers: “Are we in for any big surprises in COFA”
Clare: I certainly hope so.
@moderate_chaos: “is the problem from Magnus’s past mentioned in Clockwork Angel?”
Clare: Why yes it is.
@Luthien33: “does Isabele have her own COFA storyline or is she part of Simon’s?”
Clare: There’s a lot of Isabelle. That’s about all i can say.
@teresaheartsjb: “why did you decide to write another TMI book?”
Clare: This is why: http://bit.ly/dfuWkP
@ericka201419: “Will Jace be his normal cocky self? (I hope so!!)”
Clare: He is somewhat beset by troubles, but you, know, sarcastic as always.
@AuthorLady: “Do you think Alex/Magnus fangirls will like CofA.”
Clare: I would not be cruel to Alec/M pointlessly. But no conflict, no story.
@ptaridactyl: “Camille is going to be in COFA, right? does she play a big role throughout the book?”
Clare: She’s important in her way.
@skyystudios90:” is clary fighting alot more in CoFA or at least training to fight?”
Clare: She does have some training scenes.
@AnyaKapllani: “is there gonna be a love triangle between Tessa Will&Jem?”
Clare: It’s me, so it’s more of a love hexagram.
@ohgosh_blondie: “are jocelyn and luke in COFA?”
Clare: Yes.
@TeenageBkLvr: “could somebody read CA if they hadn’t read TMI?”
Clare: Absolutely. I expect that many will.
@TwilightLover08: “Will you you be talking about the sequels of TCAat the smart chicks tour since they will already be out?”
Clare: YES I WILL.
@OfficiallyMRS: “I’ve read WHITE CAT but I didn’t see anything Jace related ..”
Clare: Cassel tells a story about a guy named Jace in his dorm.
@FoodisAwesome “do Clary and Jace finally hook up in COFA?”
Clare: Be weird if they’d been dating two months and hadn’t made out.
@Spacecadet570 “Will we see more of the fairy kingdom in either book?”
Clare: No, but in later Clockwork books perhaps.
@leelokyan1923 “is camille going to be the villain in CoFA and/or CA?”
Clare: She really is a more complex character than that.
@psthisisnicole ” psthisisnicole “Will Jace/Clary fans be happy at the end of COFA?”
Clare: That depends what they like.
“Who is Camille”?
Clare: You’ll find out in Clockwork Angel. She is also mentioned in Glass. p 179.
Clare: hook up means sex in this day and age, doesn’t it? IDK. That’s not what I mean when I say it. *shrug*
“will there still be some of jace’s sarcasm in COFA?”
Clare: The only way Jace is not sarcastic is if he’s dead, folks. Quit worrying.
“What happened to Sebastian/Jonathan”?
Clare: I like to think he survived having his spine severed and joined the Cirque de Soleil.
“Is CofA/The Infernal device going to be your last books set in that universe?”
Clare: I have not decided that yet.
“Any idea how long COFA is?”
Clare: About as long as Ashes.
“Will Alec & Camille meet in CoFA? If so, will there be some sort of cat fight?”
Clare: I think better of Alec than that!
“Is there gonna be alot of Clary/Jace romance or am i gonna be crying throughout?”
Clare: Maybe there will be romance that makes you cry.
Clare: Wow, first movie question. I have zero zero zero movie news so let’s keep it to the books and writing, thanks! @SofiLightwood
“can you say some characters that will not be returning or characters that have limited plot action in CoFA?”
Clare: Everyone’s pretty much back. Everyone alive,anyway.
“does COFA have a happy ending”?
Clare: That, I cannot tell you.
“Does COFA have a happy beginning?”
Clare: Yes, actually, though clouds have started to gather.
“Does Jace meet Jocelyn in CoFA? What does she think of him?”
Clare: He met her in Glass. She doesn’t really like him.
“does anyone of importance die in CoFA?”
Clare: I am sure they all consider themselves important.
“do you plan on writing a more adult set of books, or stick with young adult?”
Clare: I like writing YA for now.
“will max get suddenly resurrected in CoFA?”
Clare: I like to think of him leading an army of tiny zombies.
@mizDevine “how steamy will Jace/Clary be in CoFA?’
Clare: Steamier than they have been previously.
Clare: Am I the only one in the world who doesn’t have favorite books? I mean, I have maybe 10,000 favorite books, but not like … a list.
“Jocelyn doesn’t like Jace really,are there any awkward moments in CoFA between them?And how will Clary deal with it?”
Clare: Indeed. How will she?
@mizDevine “will we find out what the concequences of simon’s mark of Cain in CoFA?”
Clare: Yes. One might call that “much of the plot.”
“do we find out what the fairy queen was talking to clary about on the end of COG in COFA?”
Clare: Let’s say it’s mentioned.
“does Jocelyn approve of Clary and Jace being together at all?”
Clare: she has her reasons for not liking it.
“does Simon eventually make a choice between Maia and Izzy?”
Clare: Maybe they make the choice.
“if yu had to choose between Jace & Simon, who would yu pick ?”
Clare: I would pick Simon. But I am not Clary.
“Are any of the characters in CA sarcastic/fun like Jace?”
Clare: When @hollyblack read it, she said, “This is so much funnier than the TMI books.”
“Do Jocelyn’s opinions affect Clary/Jace’s relationship?”
Clare: This issue is actually featured in the CoFA chapter in the COG paperback.
“Any forbidden(ness) of a romantic relationship in CA?”
Clare: Yes. Love both tortured and forbidden.
“will Isabelle have another love interest?I mean,someone who’s not Simon”
Clare: what’s wrong with Simon? Izzy’s a busy girl, she dates around.
Clare: And now, it is late, so to bed – thanks to you all for playing, it was fun! My apologies to my twitter friends.
“is will from clockwork angel jaces ancestor?”
Clare: Okay, last question. Yes. Yes, he is. Now goodnight!
I’m breathless! That was just the highlight of my week!!! I just LOVE Mortal Instruments!
Oh my god! I am on this!
OMG. omgomgomg. AUGUST, COME QUICKLY!! ..but i wonder if NZ gets the books later than US..? please, please, *no*!
Sosososooo happy!! i think i’m going to read it again! can´t wait for the next booksssSSS!
OH. MY. GOD. I am SOOOOO EXCITED! This has made my day! I cannot WAIT for city of fallen angels! I love Jace and Clary together! It’s killing me that we have to wait a whole year for the book to come out to see how Jace and Clary’s relationship is! OH, And when that girl asked “can u tell us who isabell was speaking to in your april text you psoted?” WHERE CAN I FIND THIS! I didn’t know she posted a sneak peek into city of falleen angels!! Where can I read this? Desperately need help. Thanks!
That was so cool!!! I am so glad Cassie takes the time out to answer all the questions that bug us! I love TMI! And I am sure I will love ID
I’m SOOO reading CA and COG again to see if I can work out the ancestry now! I tired to after I read the 4 books that were out at the time and got stuck, but with that last little tidbit of info I think this will be fun! I love that Clare is open, to an extent, about her books and gives a few teasers/spoilers to keep us on our toes!