Order of Mortal Instruments Books
Mortal Instruments is a series of young adult urban fantasy novels by American author Cassandra Clare. The series follows 15 year-old Clary Fray as she learns of the existence of a group of warriors called Shadowhunters, whose mission is to rid the world of demons. The series was optioned for film by Unique Features and Constantin Film. (more…)
Order of Cassandra Clare Books
Cassandra Clare is an American novelist of young adult fantasy novels. She writes the series The Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series. Before becoming a published author, Clare started out writing fan fiction for popular series such as Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. Her bestselling Mortal Instruments series has gained so much popularity that it has been optioned for film. (more…)
Anne Rice Hints at Return of Popular Character
Written by Ella Thomson on Monday, July 16th, 2012Anne Rice is no stranger to stirring up excitement (and sometimes controversy) on her Facebook and she was able to do just that on Thursday with a post alluding to her popular character Lestat de Lioncourt, of The Vampire Chronicles.
“Flowers for Lestat. Help me: what flowers have you observed, or know, or have planted that bloom after dark the same as in the day? Geraniums on my balcony here in Geneva bloom at night. What else? I need to know what flowers Lestat can enjoy. (Don’t ask me why I need to know; I just need to know.)” (more…)
Order of Diane Fallon Books
Diane Fallon is a fictional character featured in a series of detective novels by American author Beverly Connor. Diane’s resume lists her as a forensic anthropologist, a former human rights investigator, a museum director, an expert caver and a reluctant detective. (more…)
Lee Child Comments on Questionable “Jack Reacher” Casting Choice
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012People have been outraged ever since it was announced that 5’7″ Tom Cruise will be playing 6’5″ Jack Reacher. Author Lee Child was asked about his opinion on the choice…
“Honestly, I’m incredibly thrilled and grateful that anyone has an opinion at all,” Child said. “Okay, he doesn’t look exactly right, but he sure does act like Reacher. People are acting as if we marched past vast legions of 6’5″, 250-pound actors. Nobody looks like that in Hollywood.” (more…)
Unpublished Tolkien Poem Rumoured To Be Published
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012British fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien died before much of his work made publication. Now, it appears that a 1,000-line alliterative poem on Arthurian legends may see publication. (more…)
“The Hunger Games” Now Officially a Film Quadrilogy
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012After much speculation, Lionsgate has made the decision to split the final Hunger Games book into two films.
“Mockingjay Part 1” is going to be released November 21, 2014, while “Mockingjay Part 2” will be released on November 20, 2015. (more…)
Meyer Shoots Down Twilight Remake Rumours… For Now
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012Even though it’s only been five years since the original film was released, rumours are all over the place that the Twilight Saga is being re-made. (more…)
New James Patterson Graphic Novel Planned
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012Those who enjoy the graphic novel adaptations of James Patterson‘s Daniel X and Maximum Ride series will be pleased to learn that his upcoming novel Zoo will be receiving similar treatment. (more…)
“Famous Five” TV Series in the Works?
Written by Ella Thomson on Sunday, July 15th, 2012Kindle Entertainment has signed an agreement with Hachette UK to create a TV series based on Enid Blyton‘s Famous Five series.
Kindle is going to be pitching the series to distributors in order to gain funding. The Famous Five series sells nearly one million books every year, even decades after the series has ended. (more…)