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J.K. Rowling Included Among Most Powerful in the Publishing Industry

J.K. Rowling

Posted by: Edward

September 23, 2011, 01:07 PM

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has been named among the top influences in the publishing industry, according to the Guardian's just released Book Power 100 List. Ms Rowling ranked second in the list of 100 people who have been named by the newspaper as "the most influential people of the moment." Amazon Co-Founder/CEO Jeff Bezos came in first place, while other notable people on the list include author James Patterson, Apple CEO Tim Cook, author Ian McEwan, Bloomsbury chief Nigel Newton, author Stephen Fry, and many others.

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1523 Points

She deserves it definitely!

Posted by Livi22-((ROAR!)) on September 23, 2011, 01:43 PM report to moderator

1523 Points

Woo, first comment!

Posted by Livi22-((ROAR!)) on September 23, 2011, 01:47 PM report to moderator

14091 Points

Well earned JKR! :)

Posted by LunaLuver on September 23, 2011, 03:20 PM report to moderator

1326 Points

No surprises there! Well done Jo, I hope to follow in your footsteps. Thanks for being my biggest inspiration! <333 xoxo

Posted by FutureJKR (Cassia Hart) *ROAR!!* on September 23, 2011, 03:35 PM report to moderator

341 Points

Congratulations!!! Jo you totally deserve this. Your an AH-Mazing person!!!! We love you!!!!

Posted by lbkoolgirl on September 23, 2011, 03:59 PM report to moderator

You rock Jo! Considering what you’ve done to the world of literature, this is no surprise!

Posted by gem2 on September 23, 2011, 04:37 PM report to moderator

4852 Points

Congrats Jo! You deserve it!

Posted by #1 Witch ROAR! on September 23, 2011, 04:45 PM report to moderator

77887 Points

Her fan base gives her the power!

Posted by Won_Two on September 23, 2011, 05:46 PM report to moderator

10463 Points

I think she should get first place, but I’m still very pleased with the results! Jo, really is an amazing person and I’m glad so many people acknowledged that! :D

Posted by ◕‿◕ кγяϟταℓкяỉϟ ✎ ω♭м ♫ мz ۞ я/ђяღ on September 23, 2011, 07:22 PM report to moderator

511 Points

Great job Jo!!!!
You completely deserve it.
We love you!!! :)
XOXO

Posted by Potterhead777 {ROAR!} on September 23, 2011, 08:56 PM report to moderator

1174 Points

HA she rightfully beat Stephenie Meyer AND the CEO of Apple!WOWWWW:DWe love you JK!!

Posted by tough~pygmy~puffs*ROAR*DanRadObsessed<3 on September 23, 2011, 10:02 PM report to moderator

2218 Points

DAMN STRAIGHT! The woman deserves it. She worked for it. Made an honest living.

Posted by Ginny Potter on September 23, 2011, 10:05 PM report to moderator

OOOHHH YEAH! Our Jo!!! She deserves!!

Posted by camila_black08 on September 23, 2011, 10:10 PM report to moderator

Won_Ton: Yeah, she gots the power.

Posted by camila_black08 on September 23, 2011, 10:11 PM report to moderator

558 Points

Huzzah for her!! :)

Posted by harrypotter4258 on September 23, 2011, 10:25 PM report to moderator

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