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DECEMBER 1, 2005 at 7:38 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Aftenposten
In an interesting, yet funny article
from Norway, film director Nina Grünfeld asks "Is it possible that JK Rowling exists?" Grünfeld believes that Rowling is a pseudonym of a group of writers who have written the Harry Potter series, much like the Nancy Drew series. She asks how is it possible for a single mother to create a book that has been published into over 55 languages and sold more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years.
According to the article:
I think the secret behind JK Rowling is guarded more strongly than the entrance to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The truth, she believes, won't emerge until the market for Harry Potter is saturated, until the actress behind JK Rowling gets tired of her role and not until the real authors behind the pseudonym feel an enormous need for recognition.
Norwegian translator Torstein Bugge Høverstad, who has translated the Harry Potter books notes that:
The books offer evidence that just one author is behind them. He notes how it took three years to get the fourth book finished, and he sees consistent weaknesses in Rowling's writing that no group of hack writers would leave behind.
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Squib
Points: 199
GentleRose15 says:
Well there's stupid Question # 8,00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Of COURSE she exists! If uve turned on your television lately You'll probably see her READING @ the Endinbourgh palace??? If not go back to the rock u live under & die!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:43 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Geez, I hope there is just one write! It would be such an insult to think there are more than one!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:45 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
yeah.
right.
cause its not like we see pictures of her and have heard her story about her coming from nothing and look at her now. but nooooo she doesnt exist.
i dont believe it. i dont even want to think about it. its all JK and no one else.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
tonks_lupin says:
Okay, now this really bothers me. Keep in mind, I've only read what was at the beginnig of this thread, but I am a single mother and I take offense at the insinuation that a single mother could not have the brains to write these books. As far as the writing style in each book being different, Jo is a different person now than she was at the beginning of the series (though not in the way the author of the article implied). She has grown as a writer and has been able to more fully develop her characters. I'm sure she has learned more about each topic and is able to cover each topic from many angles. Three dimensional characters and the ability to "see" the story from many different points of view is the mark of a truly exceptional story teller.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:51 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
What people won't think of!
This is one of the silliest things I've heard of so far in the Harry Potter Universe.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:54 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
Magical Teapot says:
This is really funny! It would be even funnier if it was true. JKR is definately one person and we have proof for it.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:54 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1049
thirsty4hp7 says:
she's Just jealouse of jk's book"s
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Boredom's G-Unit
Points: 6616
Hermy's Homeboy says:
Thats interesting. This is really stupid though. I mean?????? J.K. is definetely the real author. And she is a really good one too!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
It's almost laughable...but not really. I guess some people just can't accept what a brilliant mind JK Rowling has. She's an exceptionally talented author with major creativity! Everyone's got a theory about everything, I guess!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:58 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
That's an odd theory, but very hilarious. I didn't even know that the Nancy Drew series were written by a group of writers. I thought there was only one author. However, I don't believe in this theory. It's way too far-fetched.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 4:58 PM EST
Points: 3207
IRockedDanLastNight says:
Hahahaha! Not! That's rediculous! I can't believe someone would think of something like that. What an idiot!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 321
SaSsYsUzIeE92 says:
Wat are wee talken aboout imm soo lost.... i need too kno. you kno wat ill just read it now .i hope itss nice.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Some people have way too much time on their hands...take this reporter for instance. of course there's only one writer for the hp books! there's an incredible likeness between all the books. and yes, there is such a thing as "super moms" out there!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
Oh lord,I never thought that the Harry Potter series would become known as a conspiracy theory.Why doesn't she just set up a meeting with J.K. Rowling and see for herself.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
J.K. Rowling not even existing?? That's so ridiculous. She sure seems pretty real to me. It funny to read nonetheless.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
Ummm yea...that's just kinda weird. I dont think there is a person pretending to be JK Rowling, no one can ever do that...like seriously. Jk Rowling doesnt exist...whoever said that deserves a slap in the head!! hahaha
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
J.K.Rowling, not real, come on now!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:45 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
Who knows? It turned out that there wasn't just one writer behind the Nancy Drew-books, the author was in fact a fake. Same thing with Alexander Dumas ("The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Christo"), and it's probably happened other times as well. So I really can't decide whether or not I believe this to be a possibility.
But I really, really hope not, because JKR seems so cool!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Queen of Magical Divas
Points: 4336
Ezzy says:
That is so funny. When we have nothing to do we make stuff up all the time. Maybe JK is from an alternet universe. :)
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 5:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Strange yet funny article. I believe JKR does exist, of course, and that she alone write the HP series, not some group of authors.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
Prue Witch says:
J.K DOES ExIST....YOU IDIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 58
Fulagirl says:
Poor Nina... she's obviously jealous because it takes thinking day and night to creat something that I thought only Rita Skeeter could afford to dig out of nowhere. too funny to be true, even if it is, JKR will always be my favorite and best author..
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
I love Mormon Boys says:
Of course JK really exsts!!!! I think this person is completly nuts. It was pretty funny to read, though. And the reason she has writen a book that has been translated into 55 languages and sold over 250 million copies in 10 years, is because she is an AMAZING AUTHOR!!!!!!!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Draco Malfoy_Lover says:
That is just dumb. JK Rowling does exist and she is a very talented woman, wjo is very lucky to be so gifted in the write career. She is one of my favorite author in the world. To think that JK gets help from a bunch of authers is just the dumbest thing that I think that I have ever heard. She is great and that person is just not happy that she is very lucky to be so successfulin the HP books. I think that she is the best author to come up with the idea for the books.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
I love Mormon Boys says:
OH!!!!!! I think article should have been printed in THE QUIBBLER, were they publish so much rubish.
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:17 PM EST
Snape's Patronus
Points: 14931
Potions Mistress says:
Haha, that is crazy. There's no WAY a bunch of people could come up with all the stuff she does! Too many details to think about...AND keep consistent...wow!
Posted Dec 1, 2005 at 6:18 PM EST
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