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AUGUST 20, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Guardian
On Saturday we let you know that crime writer and neighbor of JK Rowling, Ian Rankin, speculated that she was "writing her Edinburgh detective novel" in city cafes. In a new interview
today with Mr. Rankin, he now states that:
This is a joke that got out of hand.
There were 600 people in the audience, and only one person didn't laugh.
Meanwhile Emma Schlesinger, speaking for Rowling's literary agent, Christopher Little called the rumors "unfounded" and:
JK Rowling is taking a well-earned break following the English language publication of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows and there are no firm plans as yet as to what her next book may be.
Since the original quote of Mr. Rankin has spread like wildfire over the web let us hope that this new information will put this matter to rest.
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Head Boy
Points: 427
h.p sauce says:
Thank you Siobhan684 I thought no-one was going to read my post! People should calm down it was only a joke, it is not like he was making it all up for attention or something!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 3:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
KID says:
I hope when ever she starts writing a novil ,it should be of harry potter world, but not an ensyclopidia.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 3:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
I knew the it was way too soon! It would have been great for it to be true, but she desevers a great rest after writing Harry Potter.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 3:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I didn't think that rumor was true anyway. JK has said in many interviews that she wants to take a long break.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 3:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I guess he underestimated the following of JKR.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 4:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
I kind of thought it was a false rumor, considering I knew she'd be taking a well-earned break from writing. Either way, I'm looking forward to see what she'll come up with next, as she's such a brilliant author.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 4:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
I knew that was a fake. But hopefullt JK does write some more books soon.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 5:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
As good as the book would have undoubtably be, if it were me I would be resting till the end of next year at the very least. I look forward to any & all future publications, but JK go have a rest & a huge cup of tea.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 5:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 196
Postal For Potter says:
I was really hoping she had started writing again.I guess I should have known better though.Oh well,maybe she will start writing again soon.I can't wait.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 5:47 PM EST
Sir Knight Padfoot
Points: 2428
gregofgriffin says:
on JK's new novel: "This is a joke that got out of hand" - I should say so. I was surprised that she would be writing so soon, not taking a longer break. I also thought the choice of a detective novel was rather cheesy - so should have suspected a joke.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 5:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
I think speculated is the main word here, he really didn't know for sure. I hope people stop jumping to conclusions about JK Rowling and her future. It is amazing the amount of press she is getting after the books have been released and she is just trying to relax and live her life.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 6:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2346
PHOENIX5625 says:
Well this is a great example of a rumour of one small thing someone said that got out of hand. I am not worried JK will at some point write another book, hopefully that HP encyclopedia.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 6:33 PM EST
Facotrot Founder
Points: 4737
Aurora_7 says:
Haha! Well I didn't think she would be writing this soon. So I'm not suprised or upset or anything. JKR said herself she'd be taking a break.
Remember it was only a rumour.. don't take it so seriously next time.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 7:04 PM EST
The Charmer
Points: 4130
Amarantine says:
I sort of think that a lot of people are taking this too seriously - I know we're all massive fans and would really love for Jo to write something else for us to enjoy, but in all honesty I found it funny - and I think we're supposed to as well. Well said, by the way, Siobhan684. Besides having a very good point that we need to chill out, we also have the same name so score!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 7:14 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Poor bloke! He just said one tiny little off-the-cuff remark, and it blew-out to an international news scandal!
JK Rowling can't even sneeze without half the world knowing, let alone sit innocently in a cafe!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 8:13 PM EST
Squib
Points: 120
tatiweasley says:
i thought it was weird that she would start writing so instantly after Harry... it made no sense
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 8:41 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Hahaaha, how they knew only one person laughed makes me laugh the hardest. Well, I knew she would be having a well deserved break, and why shouldn't she? Of course, it would be nice to have another book in a year, but she deserves all the time in the world. She gave us the best gift, so we should give her the best give we all can give; time.
~Drish~
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 8:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Oh, well. I thought that she was really writing a detective novel and was enthousiastic about it.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 9:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3465
HufflepuffActress says:
Well duh I could have told you that. What do you bet it was the one person who did not laugh that spread the rumor? I would have read her crime novel of corse I will read her next book regardless.
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 9:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 760
Mrs. S. Snape says:
That's actually quite funny. It's amazing how only one person misunderstanding someone's intent and tone can send chaos rampant!
I suppose this is a classic example of the 'Butterfly Effect'
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Wow. It certainly did get out of hand.
I hope that, when she does start writing again, she starts an HP encyclopedia or something like that, although I do understand that she might not want anything to do with HP at this point!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
If he didn't joke about it, then he wouldn't be having a problem of cleaning up his mess. He should have thought before speaking...at least that is what my mom always says!
Posted Aug 20, 2007 at 10:16 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3586
SnoopyLover says:
Oh *looks around sheepishly*
Well, gosh darn it, how was I supposed to know it was a joke?!
Glad all of that got straightened out. Now he knows better than to joke around about JKR's writing in the future...
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 12:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I too thought it sounded cool, at the same time thought it was too soon for her to be writing another book. Oh well. I'm not mad.
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 12:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
Yeah, I thought it wasn't true. That's a really weird joke.
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 12:50 AM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7530
Allenoray Mozart says:
This was a joke. Whats that Rankin guy playing at? I thought it was rather odd though. She said she was taking time off, which is understandable. And she really hasn't said what genre she was writing after the HP informational book, or encyclopedia. I don't think it was funny, and most certainly not something to laugh about, us fans take that stuff seriously! :/
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 12:52 AM EST
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