Judith Rumelt (born July 27, 1973), better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare, is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments. Read full biography of Cassandra Clare →
I think that 'City of Heavenly Fire' is definitely a book where all the characters are tested to their limits, and they have to make really... →
No matter how many books you've written, whenever you sit down to write a new book, you always feel the same challenge - how do you shape this... →
You put books out into the world, and people form their own visuals and images and attachments to characters; those characters become part of them... →
I have specific playlists for different books and characters. So, I need to have those with me. It helps me get into the mindset of the book.
I love scuba-diving, but I hate all the equipment.
I think the main thing to remember when writing a novel is to stay true to the characters.
My father is a big believer in nature over nurture.
Nobody sells books like J.K. Rowling. We have a rule in publishing: Never compare anything to 'Harry Potter' because it's like lightning... →
There are not that many parts for actors who are not white - even less substantive ones.
A lot of people have asked me about some of the characters that appear in 'Clockwork Prince,' like Aloysius Starkweather and Woolsey Scott. A... →
I firmly believe that you can't get a good movie without risking a bad movie. A good adaptation of your book is worth it because it is such a... →
I get a lot of inspiration from research in mythology and folklore. I find that, you know, stories people told each other thousands of years ago are... →
I grew up in L.A., and I worked for 'The Hollywood Reporter.' I knew enough about the business to know that the usual role of the author on a... →
Judith Rumelt (born July 27, 1973), better known by her pen name Cassandra Clare, is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.