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Will J. K. Rowling Pen Down More Harry Potter Books?

Will J. K. Rowling Pen Down More Harry Potter BooksIf you are one of those heartbroken "Harry Potter" fans sulking over the end of the series, this news is for you to feast on. In a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, J. K. Rowling has admitted that she "could definitely" write the eighth or ninth "Harry Potter" book as the characters of this best selling series are still fresh in her head. This statement has started fresh speculations on the possibility of more "Harry Potter" books from its creator.

JK Rowling becomes new face of Labour’s working class heroes’

JK Rowling becomes new face of Labour’s working class heroes’London, Nov 19 : British author J. K. Rowling has become the new face of Labour’s “working class heroes”, in its bid to win back voters.

Rowling, 44, who is the creator of the Harry Potter series, was named in a new video released on November 18 designed to show true “Brit grit”, reports the Daily Star.

It described the writer as one who “opened rejection letters from her bedsit in Edinburgh with the dream of bringing the pleasure of reading to children”.

Harry Potter has cast a bad spell on me, says real-life Harry Potter

Harry Potter has cast a bad spell on me, says real-life Harry PotterLondon, Oct 22 : It has emerged that Brit author JK Rowling’s wizard books has had a huge negative impact on the life of a young man who goes by the name of Harry Potter.

The real-life Harry Potter, 20, has been facing nothing but misery ever since Rowling’s first book ‘Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone’ came out, and he now has to cope with people’s reaction to his name on a daily basis.

JK Rowling to be immortalized into comic star

JK Rowling to be immortalized into comic starLondon, Sept 11 : Harry Potter creator JK Rowling is set to be immortalized into a comic character.

The British author life and career will be turned into the subject of a 23-page comic, titled Female Force,

And will be published by American publishing firm Bluewater.

"(Rowling) inspires a legion of fans and it will be fascinating how may future writers will point to her work as their original source of inspiration," the Daily Express quoted Bluewater president Darren Davis as saying.

Rowling''s departure from MS charity leaves gaping hole, says new boss

Rowling''s departure from MS charity leaves gaping hole, says new bossLondon, July 20 : `Harry Potter' creator J. K. Rowling's decision to resign as the patron of MS charity has left a gaping hole in the organisation, says new head of the MS Society in Scotland.

David McNiven admits that the 43-year-old writer's decision has hit the charity's fundraising and profile, amid an ongoing internal row among the charity''s members.

J.K. Rowling tells Danielle Radcliffe ‘no more Harry Potter books’

 tells Danielle Radcliffe ‘no more Harry Potter books’London, July 16 : Danielle Radcliffe has revealed that J. K. Rowling told him that she won't be writing any more Harry Potter books.

The actor is happy to hear it because he thinks he needs to re-consider playing Harry Potter if in case Rowling adds to her list of seven novels which have all been adapted to films.

"I saw JK Rowling the other day, and I said, ''You''re not writing any more ''Potter'' books, are you?'' "And she said, ''No,'' and I said, ''OK, cool,''" the Telegraph quoted him as saying.

Rowling''s mosaic made from 48,000 Lego bricks unveiled

 Rowling''s mosaic made from 48,000 Lego bricks unveiledLondon, May 5 : Harry Potter author JK Rowling''s mosaic has been constructed from 48,000 Lego bricks.

The giant tribute was built after the novelist came top of a poll to find the "ultimate hero" of the last ten years.

The portrait, which composed of white, yellow and grey bricks, is so tall that visitors to Legoland Windsor theme park in Berkshire had to use a ladder to add extra pieces.

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS role

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS roleLondon, Apr 21: Soon after JK Rowling gave up her role as a patron of Scotland''s biggest MS (Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a feud has erupted between the British and Scottish chiefs of the organisation.

The MS Society''s UK bosses are complaining that the body is failing to raise enough money or spend enough on research north of the Border.

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS role

Row erupts after JK Rowling quits MS roleLondon, Apr 21: Soon after JK Rowling gave up her role as a patron of Scotland''s biggest MS (Multiple Sclerosis) charity, a feud has erupted between the British and Scottish chiefs of the organisation.

The MS Society''s UK bosses are complaining that the body is failing to raise enough money or spend enough on research north of the Border.

Gurinder Chadha, J.K. Rowling to dine with Michelle Obama in UK

Gurinder ChadhaLondon, Apr 1 : Film director Gurinder Chadha and Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling will attend the G20 summit dinner in London, an event for the spouses of those attending, including Michelle Obama.

Michelle will also be seated with Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes at the dinner in 10 Downing Street.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell will be among celebrities present from the worlds of fashion, sport, business and the arts, reports The Telegraph.

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will be preparing the menu, which will feature seasonal produce including Welsh lamb, Jersey Royal new potatoes and asparagus.

J.K. Rowling fighting website offering her books illegally

J.K. Rowling fighting website offering her books illegally Washington, Mar 30 : Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has waged war on a website to remove her wizard novels, which were put online without her consent.

Rowling's legal team has asked California site Scribd. com, which claims to be the most popular literary site worldwide, to take down the digital versions of the renowned authors' beloved books.

Her lawyer, Neil Blair, told Britain's The Times newspaper that the website did not have permission to publish the novels online.

J. K. Rowling, Britney, and Becks’ London roots revealed

J. K. Rowling, Britney, and Becks’ London roots revealedLondon, March 27 : Renowned `Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling, pop princess Britney Spears, and ace footballer David Beckham may check out their family trees on the Internet within seconds, for their ancestors have been found in London records.

A register from All Saints church in Mile End New Town, east London, a 19-year-old blacksmith named William Rowling married his sweetheart Frances Andrews on December 8, 1872.

JK Rowling ‘fumes’ after pal puts gifts on eBay

JK Rowling ‘fumes’ after pal puts gifts on eBayLondon, February 19 : J. K. Rowling is reportedly enraged that items gifted to a pal have been put for sale on eBay.

The `Harry Potter' author was said to be livid that a 5,000-pound price tag had been placed on the gifts presented to a family friend before she hit the spotlight.

The items have been dubbed by owner Adrian Greenwood Rare Books as "a rare insight into Rowling's creative processes".

J. K. Rowling reveals her great-grandfather was a French WW-I hero

J. K. Rowling reveals her great-grandfather was a French WW-I heroLondon, February 8 : British author J. K. Rowling has already enthralled people worldwide with her famous `Harry Potter' fictional series of books about a boy wizard, but this may be even more exciting to hear that she actually belongs to a real-life hero-her great-grandfather.

Upon being awarded the Legion d''honneur by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at a ceremony in the Elysee Palace last week, the author revealed that her courageous ancestor Louis Valont had won the same award for his bravery as a French First World War hero.

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ named UK’s Most Borrowed Book

JK RowlingLondon, Feb 6 : Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the latest instalment in JK Rowling''s wizard series, has become the most popular book borrowed from British libraries, according to a study.

The new research found that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was taken out 109,000 times last year.

Kate Morton''s The House at Riverton was in second place, while third most popular book was The Memory Keeper''s Daughter, by Kim Edwards, reports the Telegraph.

JK Rowling bestowed with France’s Legion of Honour

J K RowlingLondon, Feb 4 : Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been awarded France's prestigious Legion of Honour.

The 43-year-old writer was knighted by French President Nicholas Sarkozy during a ceremony in the Elysee Palace, reports the Scotsman.

Rowling shot to fame with the publication in 1997 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone, the first of her seven-part series about the boy wizard.

The books have sold more than 400 million copies and been translated into 67 languages, including French

Harry Potter author Rowlings named Knight of the Legion of Honour

Harry Potter author Rowlings named Knight of the Legion of Honour Paris - JK Rowlings, the creator of the wildly popular Harry Potter series of books, was named Tuesday a Knight of the Legion of Honour by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, the Elysee Palace announced.

The Harry Potter books, which have been condemned by conservative clergy, have made the 43-year-old Rowling one of the richest women in Britain, with a fortune estimated at 560 million pounds (804 million dollars).

Rowling ‘lands gold-dust invitation for Obama’s inaugural gala’

Rowling ‘lands gold-dust invitation for Obama’s inaugural gala’London, Jan 14 : Acclaimed author J. K. Rowling has received a special gold-dust invitation for US President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural ceremony, according to reports.

The author received the special early invitation because Obama is a huge fan of Harry Potter books.

The invitation may see Rowling rubbing shoulders with celebrities like George Clooney and Will Smith at the star-studded inauguration ceremony and White House dinner on Tuesday.

‘Revised’ Harry Potter encyclopaedia set to go on sale in UK

J K RowlingLondon, Jan 2 : A new version of the Harry Potter encyclopaedia, which multi-millionaire author JK Rowling went to court to stop, is to go on sale in Britain later this month.

The 43-year-old author of Potter took Harry Potter fan and author Steve Vander Ark to court over the 400-page Lexicon which she said constituted "wholesale theft of 17 years of my hard work".

A US judge ruled in Rowling''s favour in a copyright-infringement lawsuit in September, permanently blocking the publication of the reference guide.

Brit minister proposes to have David Beckham Park and JK Rowling library

JK RowlingLondon, Dec 22 : David Beckham park, Edinburgh''''s library named after JK Rowling and streets named after British Olympic medal winners-these are just some of the recommendations proposed by a minister who wants streets, parks and local amenities to be named after contemporary celebrities.

The New Local Government Network, headed by Chris Leslie, a think-tank regarded as close to the Prime Minister, has drawn up a street-naming proposal.

According to its report, the naming of streets after historic figures like Shakespeare and Nelson had helped forge British identity, but now it's time to recognise more contemporary icons.

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