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AUGUST 18, 2007 at 7:50 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Times
Is JK Rowling writing a crime novel? According to crime novelist Ian Rankin (a neighbor of Jo's) she is. Rankin told
a reporter at an Edinburgh literary festival that his wife had "spotted her writing in a cafe" and speculated whether she was "writing her Edinburgh detective novel."
UPDATE: Rankin has since said this was a joke perpetuated out of control by the press.
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Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Sounds like mere speculation, and a hint of nervous anxiety too
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 3:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1899
Hermione5 says:
Wow, that would be great!!! a crime novel from her pen... I mean she really knows how to mislead us, and hide small pieces of information in little tid-bits and clues :) I'm waiting nervously for whatever she is working on :)
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 3:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Hmm, I dunno how much I like the idea of JKR doing something like that. It just seems so strange. Oh, well, we'll see if there's anything to this rumor.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 3:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I will probably read anything she writes!
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 4:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
What? where did this crime novel idea come from? thats such a random rumor. some people...
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 4:18 PM EST
Points: 64
Fiji says:
I'm sure she'd be really great at writing a crime novel because she write suspence and mystery so eloquently, however that makes me sad, I can't get over the magical world! Not to mention besides Sherlock Holmes I'm not much interested in any related 'crime' genres.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 5:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
That would be very interesting! And a little wierd all at the time. It's hard to think of jkr writing anything else besides HP! I'm sure that it would be excellent-but still odd none the less.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 6:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2349
PHOENIX5625 says:
Well this would be interesting. I would like to read a crime novel by JK. Hope she updates her site about this if it is rubbish or not.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 6:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
Thats pretty awesome. I enjoy her writing style. Mr favorite in the HP series is DH. Hopefully she follows that same path.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 6:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I really doubt she would actually tell anybody, especially someone who would broadcast it to the world, what her new plans are. I thought she wanted to take a well deserved break. If this information is true a crime novel sounds great and I will buy anything she writes.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 7:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
She didn't take much of a break if she is writing a book already! Wow, not that i'm complaining. I am looking forward to reading JKR's books after Harry Potter.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 8:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Roswelladdict says:
Well this is an interesting rumor.
Won't it be funny if it turns out that Jo was sitting there writing out a "to-do" list and everyone has jumped to the conclusion that she is working on her next book? Of course, I am not sure about a mystery novel but what ever makes her happy.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 9:27 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
My goodness, why can't people leave JKR be? She made it clear that she was going to take a break from writing so that she could spend time with her family. I think that perhaps Mr. Rankin is in need of publicity himself? She will let us know what she's up to when she's ready.
Posted Aug 19, 2007 at 11:06 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
I almost can't imagine JK Rowling writing anything else but Harry Potter, but of course I'd love to read whatever she writes. And we know she certainly knows how to write a good mystery!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 12:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1885
cityangelz says:
It would be interesting if she is doing such a thing but at this point in time, it's nothing more than mere speculation. So i really don't understand why the press and all the other writers are making such a big deal about it. And besides, there's no proof that it really is going to be a crime novel right??
Why can't she just be sitting at the cafe writing in her diary and reflecting and how blessed she has been. I mean seriously, this could be nothing more than making a mountain out of a molehill.
oh well. I guess even popular writers like Ian Rankin are waiting for JKR's next book huh??
cheers!!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 2:41 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hehe I thought it was Chris Rankin. :) So its Ian Rankin. Hehe. I cant wait for her upcoming book! IF she IS writing one that is.
~MP~
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 4:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Wow! First i love Edinburgh and i would love to go there and study something and second i love those types of books! Hope this rumour is true
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 8:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 292
Nimbus2005 says:
Well, why not? There's no super-famous crime writter in Scotland so far -at least that I know- so I wouldn't mind JK to become the first one. Edinburg is perfect for crime and mistery, so she will probably master the topic. Go for it, JK!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 8:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
That would be cool! I hope that she really is. I'm sure it would be really good because of the way she laid out clues in the hp books.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 9:29 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Woah. Well whatever she writes I sure will be one of the forsts to read it!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
Would certainly be a different route from before. That said, I agre with other people's comments, that given the furore reagrding the publication of the last book and the new film, it would perhaps be a good idea to give the poor woman a break.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 10:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well that will be quite a leap from fantasy! But I think she’d be great at crime novels as well.. so if this is true, I’m looking forward to it!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
So it seem that this is an unfortunate joke that went somewhat off kilter. It's a shame, but I'm sure we all agree that Jo should take a hard earned rest. We'll all still be here, when a new book is released.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 5:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
JK Rowling seems more famous now that she has released DH, the rumors fly around her.
Somehow I don't really imagine her writing a crime novel. I do think it would be great if she wrote mystery though.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 6:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
That's kinda cool. IF that is what she's writing I think I'd give it a read.
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 12:25 AM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
WOW!! It will be interesting to see how she writes it!!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 7:56 PM EST
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