Aug 14,2010

New Book On It’s Way?!

A small report on Scotsman.com News has stirred the curiosity in almost every Harry Potter reader around: is J.K. Rowling working on a new book?

Reports that Rowling was spotted tapping away on her laptop in an enclosed corner at a coffee shop this week is the cause of some speculation on her latest writing activities, with fans wondering if she is working on her newest children’s book (which was to be her next project post-Harry Potter), or if she could be working on the heavily anticipated “Scottish book” as she jokingly referred to it – an encyclopedia of the Harry Potter universe that she said she may write, which would provide details that either were never included in the final drafts for the books or had to be edited out – including back stories on some of the minor but loved characters. Rowling stated that she would probably pen that tome “about ten years” after Harry Potter ended, with the proceeds going to charity.

Whatever she happens to be working on, her fans will continue to wait – maybe not so patiently – for her next project.

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Aug 14,2010

Jo’s Autograph’s Value Shoots Sky High

J K ROWLING’S autograph has become one of the most sought-after in the world and is out- selling those of superstars such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali and the late pop star Michael Jackson.
The Edinburgh-based author has made it on to a list of the world’s most valuable autographs compiled by memorabilia specialist Paul Fraser Collectibles.

Her signature is also worth more than those of Madonna, Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and artist Salvador Dali.

Investors have been urged to seek out signed copies of books by the multi-millionairess Harry Potter author as they are a more lucrative bet than stocks and shares.

The new research has shown that her signature has increased in value from £395 to £1,200 over the past ten years, a rise of 204 per cent.

Memorabilia experts predict its worth will continue to rocket in future years as copies become more rare. Read the rest of this entry »



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Aug 14,2010

Jo Named One of the Most Inspiring Women By Forbes

Forbes Magazine has named J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, one of the world’s 30 most inspiring women. After seeking input from ForbesWoman followers on Facebook and Twitter, a list was compiled of the “30 Utterly Inspiring Role Models”, and Rowling was chosen as one of the 30 women who “make the world a better place”. She’s in good company, with Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Danica Patrick, Betty White, Elizabeth Glazer, Condoleezza Rice, and Hilary Clinton also making the cuts.

Forbes says of Rowling: “As a single mother, J.K. Rowling took writing stories about a young wizard in a coffee shop and built one of the top-earning literary franchises ever, inspiring movies that have grossed more than $5 billion, spin-off books, theme parks and more.”

The Harry Potter series has sold over 400 million copies worldwide, and has been translated in 65 languages.

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