All you writers out there! Start your engines because November is almost upon us! For those of you who have never heard of NaNoWriMo, let me give you a little background info. NaNoWriMo is an online writing challenge. Participants have the entire month of November and only November to write a novel that is at …read more!

Believe it or not, I often times express my unsolicited opinion about current events. I know, it’s shocking, but I don’t think I ever understood that “nice girls only say nice things” lesson my mother tried so hard to teach me. (Sorry Mom) When my friend Sassy Monkey pointed out to me this news story …read more!

The Telegraph is reporting tonight that a professor in the UK has done a study on readers of the Harry Potter novels, with the findings apparently revealing there are four distinct type of readers. According to the report, Professor Stephen Brown of the Ulster Business School says the groups closely mirror the Houses of Hogwarts, …read more!

With the news of a special party in Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and the contests to win a trip to this event, comes word now that one of the seven original handwritten copies of the book will be on display to the public here in New York City …read more!

As a follow to what we first reported below, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have now formally announced a Children’s Essay Contest to win a trip to Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This contest, open to children ages 8-17 and begins today, requires the entrant …read more!

Phoenix Rising Bag© shewhoknits Supplies3 skeins Lamb’s Pride Worsted in Onyx1 skein Lamb’s Pride Worsted in Cranberry TwistUS8 (5.00 mm) 30″ (76.20 cm) circular needleJ/10 (6.00 mm) crochet hookDarning needlePhoenix Rising ChartStitch markerTape measure Gauge18 stitches per 4″ (10.16 cm) InstructionsBagCast on 85 sts in Onyx (MC). K in stockinette stitch for 20 rows, ending …read more!

The Scotsman is reporting today that Harry Potter author will be holding a tea party at the National Library of Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This special book, proceeds to benefit the Children’s High Level Group charity, will be released on December 4, and “ten local schools will be …read more!

A quick update regarding two new videos of actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter). Back in August we told you Dan was a guest at a New York Times Talks event, and we now have video of this interview for download here in our galleries. Also, thanks to our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com, we can direct you …read more!

Happy Birthday wishes go out to actor Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) who is celebrating his 68th birthday today. Please join us in wishing Mr. Gambon a wonderful birthday. Cheers!

Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have updated their website with a host of interviews with key members of the staff responsible for bringing the Harry Potter books to the readers. Contained in the new interviews available here, is confirmation they are creating new anniversary editions for all of the Harry Potter …read more!