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Monday, April 1, 2013

Clockwork Princess Bus Tour w/ Cassandra Clare: Kepler's Signing 3/23/13


So the weekend of April 23rd was a huge one for Sophie and I. Not only were we asked to introduce Cassie at her Kepler's signing for Clockwork Princess, but it was the first time the two of us had met in person. Sophie & I have talked almost every day for the past 4 yrs and this was the first time we got to meet in person. All I can is, that weekend went by WAY too fast. We had so much fun together. (I miss you Lola). We labeled all of our fun under #mundiemomsshenanigans. It was also the first time the two of us were going to get to do something Cassie related together. I've seen Cassie numerous times, but this time Sophie and I were getting to see her together.

Katie & Angela (from Keplers) at Keplers before the event

A whole different level of fun happened on 4/23 when we headed to Kepler's for Cassie's Clockwork Prince Bus Tour signing. Sophie's been to Kepler's before, but this was my first time, and what a fabulous Indie store. Prior to the event, both Angela from Kepler's and author Heidi Kling, who introduced Sarah Rees Brennan at the signing, had asked Sophie and I if we would love to introduce Cassie. Of course we said YES! We were/are seriously honored to have gotten to do this. This is the result of what we came up with:




We really had a blast. What's missing from the video was our getting the crowd all amped up by asking who was Team Jem, Team Will, Team Tessa and Team Magnus, before our started . I think Team WILL and of course Team Magnus won. ;)

 Here's a pic of the lovely crowd of over 400 who came out to the event (sorry I tried to get everyone into the shot, but the room was too big to do so). This crowd ROCKED!!! 


But, BEFORE the Fun Started at the Signing, we were doing this:
Sophie, Heidi Kling, myself

We met up for a bite to eat and went over everything so we were prepared prior to the signing. We of course had a little fun playing around. Plus, I FINALLY met Heidi Kling!! She our new BFF. We had a blast with her. ;)

THE TOUR BUS
I have never see such an awesome looking tour bus. Here's a shot of what it looks like:

Sophie & I and the tour bus. Yes, we had to get our tour bus pictures. 
(there's a little inside joke into why we are taking our own shot here. Plus we had to get Jace in the picture with us.) ;)

Yes I had to have this picture of Jace, because it mentions the TMI Movie *coughs*

Sophie & I couldn't get too many pictures in front of the bus. 

On The Bus:
Cassie & I on the tour bus. This bus was seriously the coolest thing ever. We had a lot of fun visiting and hanging out on it before the signing. 

Below: 1) Myself with Kirsten and Donna from Eve's Fan Garden
2) Cassie, Heidi Kling, me on the bus.
3) Love this picture of Sophie, myself, Cassie and Sarah after the signing
4) my favorite picture of Sophie & I in front of the back of the bus.

The Signing / Cassie's Q&A
No joke, my phone literally died right after I tweeted where Will's Dragon tattoo is at. Luckily Sophie covered for me and tweeted most all of Cassie's Q&A, or what we could get posted. 

After the introductions, Cassie and Sarah handed out Hebel Design gifts to those who asked questions. 
You can follow all of this night's signing details here 
 Let's start with the most important question from the night and the answer:

* Will's DRAGON tattoo is on his BUTTCHULAR area! Yes, Sarah Rees Brennan created a new word. ;) Confirmation from Cassie-it's on his rear end.

* The Infernal Devices idea came to Cassie when she was in London and visited Black Friars Bridge. That scene at the end of Clockwork Princess in the epilogue ;) (you guys know the one).

* Will is based on Sidney Carlton and Jem is based on Keats (from Bright Star)

* SIMON fans, there will be a lot of shirtless Simon in CoFH!

* Cassie doesn't want any of her characters because she "puts them through the wringer"

* The book is holding on the cover of Clockwork Princess is the Shadowhunters Codex!

* Cassies uses character playlists when writing specific characters.

* Cassie is interested in writing a series featuring the kinds of the ID characters. James HERONDALE! (the very one Sarah and Cassie have been mentioning in their Bane Chronicle teasers this past week)

* Tessa is a favorite name of Cassie's and there is a reason why her name is similar to Clary's.

* Cassie would be Luna if she could choose any character from Harry Potter

* The idea for demon pox came when Cassie read Victorian novels for ID research. It was based on animal pox & syphilis.

* Tessa is wearing white (Shadowhunter color for mourning) in City of Glass. And yes, she is mourning for someone else.

Check out these awesome Shadowhunter fans:
It was so much fun meeting so many fans, and friends whom I talk with or have talked to for a few years now via our websites and blogs at Cassie's signing. *waves HI to all* We also meet a few new friends and found some amazing fan made art. Check out what these fans made (pictures used with their permission). 
Demon Pox shirts! Will would be so proud. 

These are the coolest pants ever! RUNE pants! I totally want to get a pair.

Sarah Rees Brennan and I having fun in the Greenroom after the signing.

What an amazing signing!! THANK YOU so much to Cassie and Sarah for an unforgettable night. It's always so much fun seeing you guys. 

THANK YOU to Angela/Keplers and Heidi Kling for an amazing event! Angela, you guys ROCK!!! I can't wait to make it out to Kepler's again.

Malinda Lo- It was so great seeing you again! 

Sophie- THANK YOU for everything! ;)

The Giveaway:
Okay now time for the giveaway! Since we have so many internationally fans, Cassie was gracious after signing over 400 + books to sign a few book plates for me to send out. I also have signed book plates from Sarah Rees Brennan and Heidi Kling. I'm giving away:

- 4 signed book plate sets (1 signed book plate from Cassie, Sarah and Heidi)
- two additional signed book plates of Cassie

6 winners will each win on of the above. The first 4 winners selected will each win one of the signed book plate sets and the 2 additional winners will each receive 1 of Cassie's signed book plates. 

To Enter, please fill out this form below (open Internationally)

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58 comments:

  1. Great introduction, ladies :)

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  2. I love the entire Infernal Devices series and my favorite book is Clockwork Princess.

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  3. For me, the first is always the best (clockwork prince), and the others just add to it. But wow, I am super jealous of what you guys have got to experience. :)

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    1. Aw, thank you! It's been a lot of fun!! :)

      Normally I love the first book in a series too, but this last one blew me away. I love the entire series.

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  4. Awesome post! :D Thanks for sharing, and for the giveaway! :D

    I don't want to choose a favourite! haha But, if I had to I think I'd go with Clockwork Angel just because it was where it all started! :D I loved all three books though.

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    1. Thank you! :)

      I know, it's hard to choose. I like each of the books for different reasons, but I LOVE Clockwork Princess.

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  5. I absolutely loved reading about this experience! I can't believe the PLACE Will's tattoo is on!! I was so curious, and Cassie just leaves us hanging in the book!!! So funny! <3<3
    My favorite book of the series is ---of course --- Clockwork Princess!! How can it not? It was beautifully written and the CHARACTERS! I loved them before, but NOW I am so crazy about them! Such a great book! Cassie completely surpassed every expectation. BRAVO! :D

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    1. Thank you so much for reading it!!

      Sophie and I had a huge discussion about the tattoo. I always figured it was where Cassie said it was, and Sophie thought it was more up on his shoulder. I'm totally glad she cleared that one up, because I would have had to ask her. LOL

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  6. I haven't read Clockwork Princess yet so I'm reserving judgment. But I really have no favorite yet - I love them all :).

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  7. Clockwork angel is my favorite because it introduced such an amazing set of new characters and explained more of characters I already knew.

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    1. So true! It is the perfect first book in a series.

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  8. What a fun post! It looks like you had an amazing time!! I haven't started this series yet, but I have the first one and hope to read it soon! :)
    ~Jess

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  9. My favorite?! That's tough to say because all three had elements that were outstanding to me. Either Clockwork Prince or Clockwork Princess. It's a tough call. :)

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    1. I know, it's hard to choose. I'd say all of them. lol

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  10. Aw Jem. I do love him, but I'm a huge Will fan!

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  11. I think Clockwork Princess is my favorite!! Cried the most for that book :')
    Lacey T

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  12. I can only choose one!
    That's really hard. Maybe Clockwork Prince?

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  13. I would have to say Clockwork Princess...I just had so many feels for that book! :)

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  14. I would have to say Clockwork Princess...I just had so many feels for that book! :)

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  15. I'm still so so so so so jealous that you got to meet Cassie. <3 Sigh. That is one of my biggest wishes :) Love this post! Thank you so much for sharing it all :D And oh. The giveaway is perfect. <3 *Fingers crossed* ;) Favorite ID book is Clockwork Princess. It was just so perfect. Sigh :)
    Love, Carina

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  16. It's awesome that you met C.C. ! My fave is Clockwork Angel. :)

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  17. Thanks for sharing some awesome questions!!! So jealous you got to hang out with CC.. Okay that is Hilarious about the Dragon Tattoo and it makes the line that Tessa says to will in CP2 even more hilarious!!! Loved CP2!!!!

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  18. Easiest question ever: Clockwork Princess.

    Oh and BUTTCHULAR!!!!!

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  19. I love all of them! Definitely one of my favourite series. If I had to pick tho I'd probably choose Clockwork Prince, because of how much the characters develop from CA, and because of all the secrets that come out! Plus, Will is extra swoonsome

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  20. I haven't read any of the books yet, still in my pile :))

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  21. I haven't read any of the books yet, still on my tbr file :))

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  22. So far Clockwork Prince is my favorite. Will is one of my favorite MCs ever. I have CP but haven't started it yet..;)
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  23. gah! that bus!! Looks like an amazing time! I'm super jealous.

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    1. Oh and CLOCKWORK PRINCES has to be my favorite. But...I have never ever ever read a better ending to a trilogy than in CLOCKWORK PRINCESS. THAT is how it's done.

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  25. I love Clockwork Prince because we get to know Jem a bit more, whereas Angel is more focused on Will, and Princess is a mix of them both, but more Will again.

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  26. I think it's obvious; Clockwork Princess is my favourite Infernal Devices book. So much happens and I don't think I've ever cried over a book as much as I cried over Clockwork Princess

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  27. My favourite Infernal Devices book has to be Clockwork Prince !! Thanks for the giveaway ! :D

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  28. I love City of Bones because it was my Potter replacement and started my love for shadow hunters and also Clockwork Princess because it is just perfect.

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  29. My favorite TID book is by far Clockwork Princess! :D

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  30. My favorite Infernal Devices book has to be Clockwork Princess! It was a beautiful end to a epic series.

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  31. It used t be Clockwork Prince but after reading the last book...I gotta say Clockwork Princess!

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  32. Mine's Clockwork Angel, I love all the endless possibilities of a first book!

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  33. So far my favourite is Clockwork Angel, but I might change my mind once I read Clockwork Prince (finally arrived) and Clockwork Princess. :)

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  34. Clockwork Princess! It was perfect.

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  35. I love all Cassie's book but I love Infernal Devices most! Esp. the Clockwork Princess :)

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  36. I love everything that Cassie writes but Clockwork princess was something special, perfection

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  37. Clockwork Angel....... !!!!!
    almendra in the rafflecopter

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  38. Clockwork Prince and princess i love those books and esoecially in clockwork princess i cried so many times i just love it :D
    thanks for the amazing giveaway ;)

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  39. "Clockwork Princess" will probably have to be my favorite! The cover is gorgeous, and that epilogue, just made me cry my eyes out..

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