J.K Rowling
Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Joanne was born on July 31, 1965 in England. During her childhood she was always interested in writing fantasy stories.
The Harry Potter Series authored by her. This series had to face politics and debates from world over But it emerged as one of biggest successes in the modern-day literature.
How did 'Harry Potter' come to her? J.K. Rowling says that the idea of this story struck her while she was traveling in a train from Manchester to London in 1990.
The idea of a boy attending a school of wizardry came to her mind while this train journey. On reaching her destination, she began writing.
The Harry Potter Series reached the zenith of popularity and earned J.K. Rowling an international acclaim. Forbes has named Rowling as the first person to become a US dollar($) billionaire by writing books, the second-richest female entertainer and the 1,062nd richest person in the world.
J.K.Rowling Official Site: http://www.jkrowling.com/
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