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See also: Robert Galbraith Although she writes under the pen name J.K. Rowling, pronounced like rolling, her name when her first Harry Potter book was published was simply Joanne Rowling. Anticipating that the target audience of young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman, her publishers demanded that she use two initials, rather than her full name.
Joanne "Jo" Rowling (gift Murray, født 31. juli 1965) er en britisk forfatterinde, almindeligt kendt som J.K. Rowling. K'et står for Kathleen, et navn som Rowling anvendte ved udgivelsen af den første Harry Potter-bog.
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Joanne "Jo" Rowling (pronunciation: rolling), CH, OBE, FRSL, FRCPE (b. 31 July 1965) better known by her pen name J. K. Rowling, is a British novelist, film producer, television producer, screenwriter and philanthropist. Rowling is most famous for authoring the Harry Potter series, which have gained international attention and have won multiple awards. In February 2004, Forbes magazine estimated her fortune as £576 million,[1] making her the first person to become a US dollar billionaire by ...
J.K. Rowling. Writer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Joanne Rowling was born in Yate, near Bristol, a few miles south of a town called Dursley ("Harry Potter"'s Muggle-family). Her father Peter Rowling was an engineer for Rolls Royce in Bristol at this time. Her mother, Anne, was half-French and half-Scottish.
Feb 16, 2023 · New York Times opinion columnist Pamela Paul took it upon herself to defend J.K. Rowling against allegations of transphobia. Rowling’s long history of comments on gender essentialism and trans people work against her.
Dec 11, 2023 · J.K. Rowling's underdog story is one of triumph over adversity. Throughout her writing career, she has faced numerous challenges and setbacks, but has persevered with unwavering determination to achieve phenomenal success.The Comeback Kid is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
