Cassandra, the author of City of Glass, has a few deleted scenes on her website. We thought we would share a few here with a link to read the rest.

Deleted scenes:

• Outtake: Read the original first chapter of City of Glass, with commentary on what I changed and why I changed it.
• Outtake: Read the original, longer version of the Clary and Jace “manor house” scene from City of Glass, chapter 9. I toned it down for the published version of the book, mostly for pacing reasons. No, it is not particularly racy — but it’s a bit more detailed than what made it into the book, so if you’re wanting more Clary/Jace it might be up your alley.
• Outtake: Clary, Sebastian, and Magnus. This is the way the scene that begins on page 160 in City of Glass, where Clary and Sebastian visit Magnus at Ragnor Fell’s cottage, originally read. There was a much more elaborate set-up, which I cut for pacing reasons. Still, the original scene does feature Magnus in harem pants.

To read the rest click HERE

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Yes it is Wednesday once again and time for current releases.  These are two I really want to read, Sleepless seems really interesting, never read anything about the sandman before.

Enrolling in Devenish Prep, a New England boarding school, after her sister’s mysterious death, 16-year-old Persephone Archer uncovers a secret that could answer all her questions but could also cost her life.

Eron DeMarchelle isn’t supposed to feel this connection. He is a Sandman, a supernatural being whose purpose is to seduce his human charges to sleep. Though he can communicate with his charges in their dreams, he isn’t encouraged to do so. After all, becoming too involved in one human’s life could prevent him from helping others get their needed rest. But he can’t deny that he feels something for Julia, a lonely girl with fiery red hair and sad dreams. Just weeks ago, her boyfriend died in a car accident, and Eron can tell that she feels more alone than ever. Eron was human once too, many years ago, and he remembers how it felt to lose the one he loved. In the past, Eron has broken rules to protect Julia, but now, when she seems to need him more than ever, he can’t reach her. Eron’s time as a Sandman is coming to a close, and his replacement doesn’t seem to care about his charges. Worse, Julia is facing dangers she doesn’t recognize, and Eron, as he transitions back to being human, may be the only one who can save her. . . . Even once they’ve become human again, Sandmen are forbidden to communicate with their charges. But Eron knows he won’t be able to forget Julia. Will he risk everything for a chance to be with the girl he loves? Cyn Balog’s follow-up to Fairy Tale has more wit, more supernatural delights, and more star-crossed romance Teen girls will love this story of a Sandman who falls in love with his human charge.

Both of these books were release on July 13, 2010

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I know we here at MLL are not all about the news. But we feel a special connection with Mrs. Despain.  So we’re proud to post the cover of the second in the Dark Divine Series here on the blog!

I have a friend who needs help purchasing a plane ticket. Her name is April Kuhlmann.  She is a photographer and she works with the Hillywood show. They work on donations only and she VOLUNTEERS her services. The H Show needs her and they are trying to get help to have her come shoot some for the Eclipse Parody. To see her work click HERE and HERE. Please if you can, donate a little something.  Doesn’t matter how much, anything will help! April promises a special tidbit for all our MLL fans on the site and facebook!

MLL Podcast Episode #10 – City of Glass Part 1,   Tuesday  July 13th 2010

Clary makes it to Idris and Jace does not want her there?  But why? What about Simon and the rest of the crew. Join us as we chat about the third book in The Mortal Instruments series – The City of Glass. There are spoilers so be careful.

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