Mortal Instruments Fan of the Month: December

 Introducing: Lara Helmer

                                        Month of: DECEMBER

                                             Mini Showcase: 

Lara has written her own mini Bane Chronicle based on her city. She plans to write more mini Bane Chronicles because, as she states, "There's still at least 700 years of Magnus' life left uncovered, even after TMI, TID, and TBC." Below is an excerpt of her Bane Chronicle:

"At a time that turned out to be crucial to his future path, Magnus ended up in Tanzania, however, the question becomes: why was Magnus in Tanzania in the first place?"

Read more on her Wattpad HERE!  

Lara was in a cosplay parade for the Calgary Comic Con & Entertainment Expo. before there were any temporary tattoos out to use as runes, and before there was a Hot Topic Mortal Instruments line. Lena Headey was at the Expo., motivating Lara to specifically dress up as Jocelyn Fray. Plus, how many shadowhunters took photos with Star Wars bounty hunters, or Iron Man? View these awesome photos below! 

Lara had started a fan site for Jamie Campbell Bower! She is still working on it and says that "there's a bit of an associated twitter and tumblr. I'm struggling with getting it going because I want it to be a site that Jamie would be cool with and he has such strong views on judging others, gossip, paparazzi, privacy invasion etcetera.  It's a challenge to think of what I could put up that he hasn't put up himself that he would be happy to see online." -We're sure your fan site will make JCB happy! 

Check out her fan site Bower Power, also on TUMBLR and TWITTER!

Fan of the Month Fun Facts:

Name: Lara

Age: 32

From: Calgary, Canada

Favorite TMI Book: City of Glass (As happy an ending as we get in the series)

Favorite Character: Magnus because he's got so much depth to him.  We see so many sides, so many aspects of him but there's always more.  The Bane Chronicles have been fantastic for showing more but there's still so much mystery - probably 800 years worth.

Favorite Quote: "He leaned against the door frame, ignoring the kick of adrenaline the sight of her produced. He wondered why, not for the first time. Isabelle used her beauty like she used her whip, but Clary didn't know she was beautiful at all."  -City of Bones 

Favorite Fan Moment: On Canada's Inner Space hour special on the Space Channel for the TMI Movie, my question was one of three asked to Jamie, Lily and Kevin.  That was pretty exciting for me because while we don't have the mall tours in Canada and I'm the opposite side of the country from Toronto, I got to in a way be the focus of the cast for a moment.

Fan of the Month Social Media:

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Tumblr: dreamreality13

We really hope you enjoyed meeting December's Mortal Instrument's Fan of the Month! The Mortal Instruments have brought people together of all ages from around the world, and we are hoping to make a few introductions that will lead into a lasting fandom family. Say hi to Lara in the comments below, and come back to meet January's Mortal Instrument's fan of the month! 

If you are interested in becoming fan of the month, tweet @YugenBliss  

Godfrey Gao talks Magnus Bane with MTV

This evening TMI fans clutched their chests and threw confetti in the air when Sony released the first image of the magnificent High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus Bane, played by Godfrey Gao. In fact fans were so ecstatic that according to TMI Source #MagnusBane began World Wide Trending (good job shadowhunters!) 

Though Gao is new to the western world's film industry he has found much success in Taiwan as an actor and model. Recently he sat down with MTV and discussed his upcoming role as Magnus Bane. Here's what he said:

"I love Magnus Bane's character because [he] can live forever and never age a day, and who doesn't want to live forever?" 

"I also love that Magnus is a flamboyant party animal, and it's fun to be described that way compared to the other characters I've portrayed previously. Magnus is so out there, he's definitely a character I will never forget!"

When asked about the transformation process into the High Warlock, Gao said:

"Magnus' extravagant style of dress and makeup was quite the hot topic when I arrived to shoot in Toronto. All the glitter, nail polish, eye-liner and the outfits combined made Magnus the character that everyone loves and envisioned in their minds. While I never spent more than 30 minutes for hair and makeup, the results for Magnus' style ... let's just say the hair, makeup and costume team/departments did a fantastic job of styling my character, and I enjoyed every single moment of transforming into Magnus! The warlock outfit with the black cape and hoody was very intriguing as well!"

New placeholder cover revealed for 'Bane Chronicles'

Cassandra Clare posted a new placeholder cover for the upcoming story from the Bane Chronicles titled No "Immortal Can Keep a Secret". This story was co-authored by Maureen Johnson! Cassie described this next tale as "a fun one, too, about Magnus’ secrets."

The placeholder cover with the hand is only a temporary cover. The final cover for this story will be revealed later.

The Bane Chronicles will be available in ebook form Amazon, Barnes and Noble.com, itunes, wherever you usually buy ebooks. And when it is finished, it will be available in print in bookstores. The first story, "What Really Happened in Peru" will be available April 16.