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J.K. Rowling penning 'Harry Potter' encyclopedia

32 days ago

Get ready for this: J.K. Rowling is in the midst of penning a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia, confirming the long-standing rumor on her official website.

ARTSBEAT; All Things Potter: Rowling Begins Encyclopedia

33 days ago

J K Rowling begins work on a long-awaited encyclopedia of all things Harry Potter. Photo

J.K. Rowling Starts Her Potter Encyclopedia

34 days ago

The new work will be "an encyclopaedia of Harry's world,'' said the author, who added that she would donate any royalties from the book to charity.

Will J.K. Rowling net wizard profits from switch to crime?

85 days ago

The publishing industry is buzzing with reports that "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling has made the switch from wizards to killers, after signing a new deal to write a book for adults.

ARTSBEAT; J. K. Rowling Is Returning, With a Twist

86 days ago

Author J K Rowling, author of the Harry Potter children's book series, is planning a novel for adults, to be published by Little, Brown & Company. Photo

Rowling Returns With a New Book, This Time for Adults

87 days ago

Five years after her last "Harry Potter" book, J.K. Rowling will explore new territory with a new publisher.

Life After Harry: J.K. Rowling to Publish New Book

87 days ago

Little light was shed about the book, such as its title or publication date; publishing rights were acquired by Little, Brown and Company.

J.K. Rowling chased from home by press, she says

171 days ago

Paparazzi hounded "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling so constantly after her children were born that she felt like a hostage in her own house, she told a government-backed inquiry into British press ethics and practices Thursday.

J.K. Rowling almost killed off Ron Weasley

200 days ago

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" features one of the more soul-destroying death orgies in Fantasy-lit history, with a whole cavalcade of Potter supporting players winding up as casualties in the climactic wizard battle.

Another Day, Another Odd Literary Collectible for Sale: J. K. Rowling's Boots

249 days ago

Ms. Rowling, who wore the boots while writing "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," sent them in 1999 to a fifth-grade class in Omaha.

Plagiarism Suit Against J. K. Rowling Is Really, Truly Dead (For Now)

307 days ago

Representatives for the estate of Adrian Jacobs said that their plagiarism case against the "Harry Potter" author "was dead" after they failed to meet a Friday deadline to pay part of a security fund mandated by a British court.

Pottermore Unveiled! J.K. Rowling Launches New Web Site

331 days ago

The site is meant to enhance the experience of reading the seven novels, but don't expect an eighth

J.K. Rowling to release Harry Potter e-books herself

331 days ago

Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling will, for the first time, release the famous children's stories in e-book form in October through a new website called Pottermore.

Is J.K. Rowling Working On More Harry Potter?

337 days ago

"The owls are gathering â¦ Find out why soon," a Potter-related site playfully teases

J.K. Rowling Hints to Oprah There Could Be More Harry Potter

596 days ago

"You never know," says the author, who also feels no need to top her past achievements

Sting, J.K. Rowling could have been your teacher

989 days ago

Students, we know you may not be all that ecstatic about seeing your teachers -- and the homework they assign -- as the school year starts up. Pay attention in class, though; you never know what hidden talents your teachers might have. Just look at all of these famous former teachers:

J.K. Rowling to Publish First Post-Potter Book

1387 days ago

The fairy tale collection – due out just before Christmas – will raise money for charity

J.K. Rowling Writes Potter Prequel

1451 days ago

Unlike her usual lengthy tomes, this story clocks in at just 800 words

J.K. Rowling pens Harry Potter prequel

1451 days ago

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is writing a prequel to her best-selling series to be auctioned for charity -- but at just 800 words, it may lack some of the magic fans of the boy wizard might be hoping for.

J.K. Rowling To Testify in Harry Potter Suit

1496 days ago

The author "feels her words were stolen," says her lawyer

J.K. Rowling Admits She Was Suicidal

1517 days ago

"I have never been remotely ashamed of having been depressed," she says

J.K. Rowling Seeks to Block Potter Fan Book

1541 days ago

The author slaps a lawsuit on the editor of a proposed Harry Potter Lexicon

J.K. Rowling Conjures Up Her Latest Book

1661 days ago

With Harry Potter's adventures having come to their breathless end, J.K. Rowling is wasting no time when it comes to what's next.

J.K. Rowling's Confession: Dumbledore Is Gay

1673 days ago

It was a little late for National Coming Out Day, but a huge revelation nonetheless: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling revealed Friday night that one of her main characters, Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore, is gay.

Rowling Reveals Harry Potter Secrets

1673 days ago

During a New York City reading with delighted fans, the author explains that Dumbledore is gay

Rowling: Potter's Dumbledore Gay

1673 days ago

Harry Potter fans, the rumors are true: Albus Dumbledore, master wizard and Headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay.

Report: Rowling working on crime novel

1735 days ago

J.K. Rowling has been spotted at cafes in Scotland working on a detective novel, a British newspaper reported Saturday.

J.K. Rowling 'Sad' to Finish Harry Potter Series

1760 days ago

Even though Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold an incredible 8.3 million copies in its first 24 hours on the American market - its author, J.K. Rowling, says reaching the finish line was bittersweet.

J.K. Rowling: Life With Harry Potter Was Lonely

1765 days ago

As millions of fans await Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and the final news of their hero's fate - to be revealed once and for all 12:01 a.m. Saturday - J.K. Rowling sounds almost relieved that it is sealed.