J.K. Rowling on Multiple Sclerosis
J.K.Rowling has written a piece in the Sunday Herald on what the disease is, and how important it is to support and fund research, as well as set minimum standards of care for those with the disease; and what it was like to lose her mother to multiple sclerosis:
I used to miss being able to call Mum when I wasContinued...
Baroness Joanne?
It's rumored that Tony Blair may offer J.K. Rowling a peerage, in recognition for her contribution to literature.
Thanks to Dr. Fidelius for the link.
JKR Rumor Debunked
In October, it was reported :
" JK Rowling publicly said 'Harry sustains a minimal but lasting injury in this [the sixth] book.' It is also reported to be roughly just under the length of GoF and will most likely be done by early January. (The first draft.).We've got word from an irrefutable source that RowlingContinued...
J.K. Rowling is Forest Friendly
J.K. Rowling is urging Bloomsbury to print her upcoming books on paper that is environmentally friendly.
Thank you to everyone who brought this to our attention!
Photos of J.K. at Prince of Asturias Awards
Expresohogwarts.com has some photos of J.K. Rowling accepting her Prince of Asturias Award in Spain on Friday.
Editor's Note: Click on NOTICIA COMPLETA below the picture of Rowling on the page for more photos.
Thank you, El Cronista de Salem!
J.K. Rowling's Speech
Arlene was nice enough to send us a link to J.K. Rowling's acceptance speech (in English) from the Prince of Asturias Awards ceremony.
JK Rowling Meets with Children in Spain
JK Rowling met with 18 children at the Hotel de la Reconquista’s Covadonga Hall in Spain. The children came from the Oviedo Children’s Hospital and the San José Children’s Home for the chance to ask Rowling questions about herself and Harry. Rowling will be receiving the Prince ofContinued...
Biography Re-run
The Biography Channel will re-run their program on J.K. Rowling this Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 Eastern Time.
Thanks, Bob!
More on Prince of Asturias Award
The Prince of Asturias award will be presented to J.K. Rowling in a ceremony Friday, October 24th. It can be seen on in Euronews and via the Internet, although Neith writes to tell us that unlike former winners, there will be no post-award conference or speech.
Thanks to Neith for the info.
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J.K. Rowling: Most Powerful
US Magazine has named J.K. Rowling the most powerful woman in Hollywood. Was there even a question?
EDIT: It isn't 'US Magazine', it's a United States magazine (Entertainment Weekly, as TLC reader Sue pointed out).
Forgive my flub - although I'm actually sort of amused by it. :)
JKR Parodied
JKR was parodied on last night's season premiere of Crank Yankers (a Comedy Central program in which crank calls are re-enacted by puppets). In the episode, a humorous crank call was placed to a librarian by "Lady JK's assistant", who wanted to book an appearance for JKR. The "assistant" butchered the pronunciationContinued...
JKR in Fortune
JK Rowling is included in Fortune's list of the youngest, richest, and most powerful people in the world.
Nobel Prize Drive Update
The BBC tells us that while more than 100 people emailed the Nobel Prize Committee, no one wrote an actual letter.
We also learn that James Downey, the U.S. author behind the drive to have J.K. Rowling nominated for the prize, was also behind a project to get people around the world to point laser pens at the moon in anContinued...
J.K. Rowlng Fans Lobby for Nobel Prize
Even though the Swedish academy that chooses Nobel Prize nominees has said there is "absolutely no point in sending nominations by e-mail or letter", as the public has no say in the matter, author James Downey has launched a campaign to have author J.K. Rowling nominated for the Nobel Prize for LiteratureContinued...
J.K. Rowling in September Biography Magazine
We've received this tip from multiple TLC readers (including Carol and Donna), and can now finally provide a link to the correct issue - stop by your newstand to pick up this month's Biography for an article on J.K. Rowling.
Thanks to our readers for keeping us informed!