First, JK Rowling turned children's books on their head. Then she managed to turn digital publishing and self-publishing on its head. Then she turned the work of being a crossover author on its head. She even managed to turn the concept of being rich on its head. So why are readers so outraged over the very old concept of blog-to-book now that Rowling has tried her hand at … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter eBooks Not So New?
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New Harry Potter eBooks Coming from JK Rowling
There are a few major names in self-publishing success--names like Hugh Howey, Bella Andre, HM Ward, and a laundry list of others--and they're synonymous with doing it right. These authors have managed to build entire business empires out of writing and publishing their own works, and doing so while laughing in the face of criticism from an industry still built on … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter eBooks Coming from JK Rowling
New Robert Galbraith Novel CAREER OF EVIL Comes Out Oct 22
Author J.K. Rowling has taken to Twitter to announce that a new title by her alias Robert Galbraith that is due out October 22nd. The 3rd novel in the Cormoran Strike series Career of Evil deals with what happens to people after they leave the military. Here is the description of the book "Robin Ellacott is mailed a strange package—which just so happens to contain a woman’s … [Read more...] about New Robert Galbraith Novel CAREER OF EVIL Comes Out Oct 22
J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
In a special Halloween treat for Harry Potter fans, J.K. Rowling’s website pottermore.com will post new original writing on October 31 about the witch and former Hogwarts professor Dolores Umbridge. The character was first introduced to readers in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic. Umbridge is not only one of the … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
JK Rowling Writes New Harry Potter Story
There's a good reason that JK Rowling is as beloved as her characters, and that seems to come from her innate ability to understand her readers and care about the stories they love. Rowling, who stepped away from writing about the world of Harry Potter several years ago to focus on crafting the interactive gift to her fans that is Pottermore, has popped up from time to time … [Read more...] about JK Rowling Writes New Harry Potter Story
eBook Review: The Silkworm by Robert Gilbraith
Verdict: 5 Stars Rowling/Gilbraith has done it again, and this one may be even better than the first in her Cormoran Strike series. It was both sad and amazing when JK Rowling returned to fiction writing after closing the covers on her Harry Potter series. As she transitioned into becoming the head of the worldwide wizarding empire that has seen a movie franchise, … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Silkworm by Robert Gilbraith
Rowling/Gilbraith Excerpt Now Available
Longtime fans of JK Rowling and her new persona, Robert Gilbraith, have something to look forward to this month. The second installment in the Gilbraith mystery series will be released, but the publisher has posted a sneak preview of the title HERE. The Sphere, which follows book one, The Cuckoo's Calling, will launch on June 19th. In The Sphere, Cormoran Strike is once … [Read more...] about Rowling/Gilbraith Excerpt Now Available
HBO and BBC to Produce Miniseries on Casual Vacancy
JK Rowling departed the Harry Potter franchise for a number of years before she penned her first adult themed book. The Casual Vacancy centers around the major themes of class, politics, and social issues such as drugs and prostitution. The book was on the UK and US bestseller lists for over six months and has sold over six million copies. The book is now getting the miniseries … [Read more...] about HBO and BBC to Produce Miniseries on Casual Vacancy
JK Rowling Commentates Quidditch World Cup
The world of Harry Potter is very real to some people, so real in fact that there are live Quidditch matches and yes, college teams. Even better, these college and fan teams actually have a Quidditch World Cup competition, taking place in Florida. the fact that none of the players has a flying broom is not a deterrent. This year, for the seventh World Cup, author and … [Read more...] about JK Rowling Commentates Quidditch World Cup
JK Rowling to Write New Harry Potter Screenplays
If anyone in the publishing industry has everything under control, it's JK Rowling. First, she penned one of the bestselling series of all time with her seven book Harry Potter story line, followed up by a couple of other associated works that added more detail to the world of the boy wizard. But it's her business acumen that is really praiseworthy. After retaining the … [Read more...] about JK Rowling to Write New Harry Potter Screenplays