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JK Rowling: offers advice - and hugs - for fans who are aspirant writers

JK Rowling advises fan to write on the sly

When asked on Twitter for her advice by an aspiring writer, JK Rowling advised the young fan to "write on the sly".

Entertainment • 16 Aug 15

J.K. Rowling promises Harry Potter play will be a "real treat for fans"

J.K. Rowling confirms Harry Potter play for 2016

J.K. Rowling has confirmed that a Harry Potter play will be opening in London next year.

Entertainment • 27 Jun 15

JK Rowling wishes Berkeley victim speedy recovery

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has wished Berkeley balcony victim Clodagh Cogley a "speedy recovery", after a social media appeal by her brother, who said the young student was a big Harry Potter fan.

Entertainment • 22 Jun 15

Waterston - Will play Tina (short for Porpentina), a witch in the US

Inherent Vice star joins Harry Potter spin-off

Inherent Vice star Katherine Waterston has been cast opposite Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne in the upcoming Harry Potter spin-off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Entertainment • 16 Jun 15

Rowling – Whetted fans' appetites even further

Rowling gives clues about 'American Hogwarts'

In a conversation with fans on Twitter, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has dropped hints about an American school of witchcraft and wizardry in the upcoming, Eddie Redmayne-starring Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Entertainment • 10 Jun 15

Rowling cautions against fancying Draco

JK Rowling has reminded her Harry Potter fans that yesterday, Saturday June 6, was her character Draco Malfoy’s 35th birthday.

Entertainment • 08 Jun 15

JK Rowling apologises for Fred Weasley death

JK Rowling has apologised publicly for killing off the beloved Harry Potter character Fred Weasley.

Entertainment • 03 May 15

Rowling cried at The Casual Vacancy finale

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has admitted to crying while watching the final episode of The Casual Vacancy, which is based on her 2012 book of the same name.

Entertainment • 04 Mar 15

JK Rowling sends touching letter to bullied fan

JK Rowling has sent a touching letter to a Harry Potter fan who suffered bullying.

Entertainment • 20 Feb 15

JK Rowling regrets killing Potter character

JK Rowling has revealed that she harbours regret for killing one character in the Harry Potter series.

Entertainment • 16 Dec 14

JK Rowling novel for BBC One adaptation

JK Rowling's novel The Cuckoo's Calling is being adapted by BBC One.

Entertainment • 11 Dec 14

JK Rowling completes Fantastic Beasts movie script

JK Rowling has completed the script for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Entertainment • 25 Nov 14

Rowling announces new Potter story for Halloween

JK Rowling has penned a new Harry Potter story which will be released on her Pottermore site at Halloween.

Entertainment • 24 Oct 14

JK Rowling denies finishing new novel

JK Rowling has denied reports that she has finished a new romance novel.

Entertainment • 24 Oct 14

JK Rowling dispels Harry Potter rumours

Harry Potter fans around the world were sent into a tizzy when JK Rowling sent a cryptic tweet on Monday that seemed to suggest she was writing a new Potter instalment.

Entertainment • 08 Oct 14

JK Rowling planning more crime thrillers

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has revealed plans to pen many more crime thrillers.

Entertainment • 19 Jul 14

Michael Gambon for lead role in Rowling adaptation

Michael Gambon has taken the lead role in the upcoming adaptation of JK Rowling's novel The Casual Vacancy.

Entertainment • 07 Jun 14

Harry Potter's Fantastic Beasts for movie trilogy

Harry Potter spin-off book Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them) is set to become a trilogy of movies after Warner Bros convinced author JK Rowling to give her fantasy franchise another box office bonaza.

Entertainment • 30 Mar 14

Rowling - The Silkworm will be published on June 19

JK Rowling writes new Galbraith thriller

The Silkworm, JK Rowling's second book as thriller writer Robert Galbraith, is to be released in June.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 14

JK Rowling has said that she would like the Harry Potter leads in Fantastic Beasts

JK Rowling wrote Fantastic Beast in 12 days

JK Rowling has said she wrote the first draft for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in just 12 days and that she wants the Harry Potter leads to play cameos in the film.

Entertainment • 12 Feb 14

Warner Bros. take out new Harry Potter trademarks

Warner Bros. have reportedly taken out trademarks on more Harry Potter related books and hint towards further films set in the wizarding world.

Entertainment • 29 Sep 13

Rowling announces new wizarding world film

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has signed up to pen a film based on elements of Potter's wizarding world.

Entertainment • 12 Sep 13

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