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J.K. Rowling Leaves Christopher Little Literary Agency; Now Represented byThe Blair Partnership

Posted by: Edward
June 30, 2011, 11:13 AM

The Bookseller is reporting that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has ended her association with the Christopher Little Literary Agency and will be represented in the future by a new firm launched by longtime agent Neil Blair.  The formation ofContinued...

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Pottermore to Reveal Special Chapter Previews Starting Tomorrow

Posted by: Edward
June 29, 2011, 10:46 AM

The official Pottermore Twitter account has been updated to share news of a new series of Previews starting tomorrow, June 30, 2011.  The tweet reads:

Coming up tomorrow: the first of three special previews of one of the Pottermore chapters.
While we are unsure at this point asContinued...

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Full Text from J. K. Rowling Pottermore Press Conference

Posted by: Edward
June 23, 2011, 03:42 PM

As we reported this morning, Harry Potter author announced further details about Pottermore this morning via a YouTube video announcement and press conference open to select media outlets.  Leaky now has the full transcript from the press conference to read below.


Pottermore, it was revealed,Continued...

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Pottermore Announcement: Details on J. K. Rowling's Next Harry Potter Project; Video, Pictures, Press Conference Quotes

Posted by: Edward
June 23, 2011, 06:41 AM

Update: J. K. Rowling's Pottermore announcement video released: WATCH HERE or below.  Pottermore screenshots and publicity photos here.  Info as we get it: 

  • Pottermore is an interactive new Web site and reading experience with more than 18,000 new words fromContinued...

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J. K. Rowling to Attend Pottermore Press Conference Thursday?

Posted by: Edward
June 22, 2011, 06:10 PM

The New York Times is reporting Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling will be in attendance at a press conference tomorrow morning, following an expected YouTube announcement regarding Pottermore.  The articles states:

Ms. Rowling will appear at the Victoria and Albert Museum on ThursdayContinued...

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Pottermore Countdown Clock Revealed on YouTube

Posted by: Edward
June 17, 2011, 12:10 AM

The Pottermore Twitter account (@Pottermore) has been updated to share that Owls are preparing to deliver some more news about J. K. Rowling's newest Harry Potter project. According to the tweet, a new YouTube account has revealed to show a countdown which notes there are currently 6 days and 14 hoursContinued...

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Pottermore Speculation Continues

Posted by: Edward
June 17, 2011, 12:05 AM

Last night, ten map coordinates were scattered across nine fan sites and one official Twitter account, revealing letters that spelled out P-O-T-T-E-R-M-O-R-E. The speculation started here with the first letter revealed on Leaky, leading to confirmation that Pottermore is actually J.K. Rowling's newest project.Continued...

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JK Rowling Reveals Pottermore! (JK Rowling's Secret Street View)

Posted by: Edward
June 17, 2011, 12:00 AM

Update: Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has revealed that the title of the mysterious project we've been following this afternoon is called POTTERMORE. Confirmation came via the projects Twitter account,@Pottermore. This news also completes the speculation of what the last letter of theContinued...

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J. K. Rowling's Secret Street View

Posted by: Edward
June 15, 2011, 02:00 PM

Following the completion of the seven Harry Potter books and eight films, J.K. Rowling has something new to announce. Even though this is not a new book, we have been informed it is something equally exciting.


As a teaser before the official announcement, ten letters have been hidden on the website below for you toContinued...

JKR Interviews

JK Rowling Dicusses Life-Changing Books, eBooks and More in New Interview

Posted by: Stephanie_J
June 03, 2011, 06:55 PM

The June 2011 issue of the literary magazine Words with Jam recently published an exclusive interview with Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

Ms. Rowling talks about some of her favorite books to read as a child, the challenge of balancing a family and writing, her (messy!) workContinued...

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J.K. Rowling Attends London Dinner Hosted by Barack Obama

Posted by: Rosi
May 26, 2011, 01:36 AM

BBC News today reported Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's attendance at a dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama. The dinner was hosted by Obama in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and marks the end of the US President's state visit to the UK. Taking place in London at the official home of theContinued...

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49 Days Until LeakyCon 2011! Reminders, Previews, and More

Posted by: Edward
May 24, 2011, 12:27 PM

There are only 49 days until LeakyCon 2011, our second charity conference taking pace at Universal Orlando, Florida, the home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  With time ticking closer, here are a few updates and reminders before we get into BIG announcements next week.

Charity

Support Lumos and Light a Birthday Candle for on International Children's Day

Posted by: Edward
May 20, 2011, 10:41 AM

Lumos, the charity started by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling supporting disadvantaged and institutionalised care in Eastern and Central Europe, has launched a campaign for International Children's Day on June 1st to Light a Birthday Candle for Lumos.  AccordingContinued...

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Bloomsbury Poll to Find Favorite Harry Potter Character Open; Author J. K. Rowling Offers Her Choice

Posted by: Edward
May 16, 2011, 12:49 PM

Bloomsbury Publishing has launched a new poll to find out which Harry Potter characters fans would pick as their favorite via this link.  Starting today, fans may pick from a list of forty characters which wizard, Muggle, or creature is their favoriteContinued...

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J. K. Rowling Recounts Collaborative Relationship with "Potter" Screenwriter Steve Kloves for Written By Magazine

Posted by: Edward
April 19, 2011, 08:08 PM

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has written for the Writer's Guild's Written by magazine about her collaborative relationship with "Potter" Film screenwriter Steve Kloves for their April/May issue.  The full piece, which can be readContinued...

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