What was your criteria for each story and how involved are you in that part of the process?
CASSANDRA CLARE:I was quite involved in the process.
Initially, we used this model for the Bane Chronicles as a matter of practicality.
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Which of the narrators sounded just the way you imagined the character in your head?
Sam was one of our most unexpected hits.
We wouldnt have thought hed bring such Simon-ness to the role, but he totally did.
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Did anyone bring new layers or shades to a character that surprised you?
It really gives the actors room to play.
What were you excited to explore with this collection that you didnt get to in the novels?
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I was also interested in exploring the idea of an ordinary human becoming a Shadowhunter.
An important aspect of the Shadowhunter world is that they arent totally set apart.
Anyone can become a Shadowhunter.
What does it feel like to listen to your work aloud as part of an audio performance?
Its wonderful to hear the work brought to life by skilled artists.
it’s possible for you to close your eyes and imagine the story as it happens.
Its the exact right balance of interpretation and imagination.
