Name: JK Rowling
Birth Name: 
Joanne Rowling
Birth Date: 
July 31, 1965
Birth Place: 
Bristol, England
Occupation: 
Writer - Harry Potter Series
Relationship Status: 
Married to Neil Michael Murray
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J.K. Rowling's "The Casual Vacancy" Book Cover: First Look!

Posted Tuesday July 3, 2012 2:47 PM GMT

Marking her first novel since the "Harry Potter" series, the cover to JK Rowling's latest literary work "The Casual Vacancy" has just been released by publisher Little, Brown and Company.

Delving into adult fiction, the 46-year-old British novelist seems to be shying away from wizards and wands, although the simple cover marked with a checked ballot against a red background doesn't provide as much of a visual appeal as the covers of her boy wizard-based books.

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J.K. Rowling's Adult Book: "The Casual Vacancy"

Posted Thursday April 12, 2012 1:10 PM GMT

She made millions from her “Harry Potter” franchise, and now J.K. Rowling is taking a stab at an older audience with her new novel.

The book, titled “The Casual Vacancy” and due to hit stores September 27th, is said to be "blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising," and will be published by Little, Brown.

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“Harry Potter” Lawsuit Dropped

Posted Monday July 18, 2011 2:26 PM GMT

She’s one of the most successful authors in the history of literature, and J.K. Rowling can breathe easy now that a lawsuit against her has been dropped.

The late Adrian Jacobs’ estate had claimed that Rowling stole ideas for her “Harry Potter” books from Jacobs’ “Willy the Wizard” novels, and demanded hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.

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"Harry Potter" Finale Breaks Pre-Sales Records

Posted Wednesday July 13, 2011 4:42 PM GMT

Coming in as no surprise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” has already reached record breaking status.

Warner Bros. released an official statement on Wednesday (July 13) stating, “Warner Bros. Pictures ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2’ has already broken several records in the days leading up to the series finale hugely anticipated release.”

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"Deathly Hallows Part 2" NYC Premiere Live Stream!

Posted Monday July 11, 2011 4:58 PM GMT

With the final installment of their blockbuster franchise just days away, the New York City premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II” is all set to get underway on Monday evening (July 11).

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JK Rowling: French Knight

Posted Wednesday February 4, 2009 5:36 PM GMT

She’s made quite a name for herself with her “Harry Potter” book series, and yesterday JK Rowling was honored for her accomplishments by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

The English author received the Legion of Honor, one of France’s most distinguished awards, for “enchanting French children with her wizard tales.”

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UK Kid’s Choice Honors Emma Watson

Posted Monday October 22, 2007 2:27 PM GMT

There’s the Emmys, the Oscars, the Golden Globes… but none of those compare to the UK Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. It’s the first year for the show in Britain, and they’ve honored one of their own, Emma Watson, as Best Movie Actress.

The ExCel arena in London was the scene of the awards show this past Saturday, which saw Watson fend off the likes of Dakota Fanning, Keira Knightley and Cameron Diaz to win the accolade. As she accepted the award, the Harry Potter actress exclaimed, "This is so cool. I'm so thrilled."

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JK Rowling Basks In Harry Potter Glory

Posted Wednesday July 4, 2007 2:42 PM GMT

With the onset of yet another Harry Potter opening, the usually shy JK Rowling decided to ham it up for the press this time.

Rowling along with Daniel Radcliffe and the rest of the Hogwarts gang celebrated the fifth Potter flick, Order of the Phoenix. London’s Leicester Square was the setting for the press circus.

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