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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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Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
That is very funny, and somehow I was waiting for that to happen. Of course these things are always taken out of context, and where one makes a joke others a little slow on the uptake, just don't quiet get it.
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 12:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Looooney says:
I hope that she manages to get stuff out anonymously under a pen name so that her work is judged on it's own merit and not compared to Harry Potter.
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 4:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
danielsgirl says:
Hello please keep the stories true.there are fans out there who thought she is going to write again.
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 6:54 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Frankly speaking, I really can't imagine Jo writing anything other than fantasy!!
The 'detective' thing sounded phoney right from the word go!!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 11:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1339
humes says:
Not funny, Mr. Rankin!
You know how we Potter fans get!
Is it official that any Potter-related stories published these days could get people in trouble? You should know better!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 2:14 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
Dracoisahottie says:
It would be sooo cool if she wrote another book i would defantly buy it!! Did u know that she's possibly writting an eciclopedia on the words used in the books?
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 5:37 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 342
Ima_Dragonrider says:
eh
i think she deserves a break...
A WELL DESERVED BREAK!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 5:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
She needs the break...but it would have cool to read that book. She is an awsome writter.
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 8:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
Brennae says:
It's kind of funny, because not many people here in the United States know about him, so don't understand why it's funny. I think she definitely deserves a break, but I do hope she writes more! Whatever genre, even if it's not as good as HP, I'm sure it'll be great and I'll love it!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 10:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
JK Rowling deserves a break, and i am glad she is finally getting one and doesnt have a due date looming over her head. I will welcome her book when she decides to write one!
Posted Aug 23, 2007 at 11:57 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1054
dracolady says:
I was really looking forward to reading a crime novel written by Rowling. After Harry Potter, we all know that she's a great writer.
So, it's kind of a letdown to know that this is only a joke...
Posted Aug 24, 2007 at 4:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Joke or not...it would have been awesome to have something from JK so soon after finishing the HP series. I am very much looking forward to whatever she does choose write in the future.
Posted Aug 24, 2007 at 9:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Well.......that's funny.But would be interesting though if it was true.Although its a little bit weird.
Posted Aug 25, 2007 at 5:20 AM EST
Points: 64
Fiji says:
I'm actually glad, i mean i can't wait to read her next book, but come on a crime novel!!! She's more original than that!
Posted Aug 25, 2007 at 10:08 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Friend or no friend...He should not have started this rumor. It would put her writing in jepordy for some.
Posted Aug 27, 2007 at 10:16 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
I would read anything Jo wrote, but I am glad she is taking a break from writing for a while. I'm sure this break feels so freeing to her!
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 2:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
OhMyGosh!!!!!
i do hope she continues with the HP series.
But that will be very unlikely.
But you never know, she could continue from the epilogue and created a Harrys Afterlife conclusion. haha : ]
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 8:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2114
fossil_n says:
Stupid media, they always seem to mess things up. They should take a lesson from hpana (and mugglenet and leaky).
Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 11:18 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
Oh seriously!! Didn't she say that she is going to take a well-earned vacation?!? And she needs by the way. Seventeen years of almost non-stop hard work, I'd say that would make her not write for a long time.
Posted Aug 29, 2007 at 8:19 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
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
Like I siad in the eairlier one: she's taking a WELL DESERVED Break. Hope she has some R and R (rest and relaxation, not the drink!)
:) Smiles :)
Posted Aug 30, 2007 at 10:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
These things get out of hand because we love to run with any snippet of news about JK Rowling writing again. It's because she has created a whole legion of insatiable fans that just can't get enough. You've created a monster JK!
Posted Sep 5, 2007 at 8:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
That is so stupid to start a joke like that.
Posted Sep 10, 2007 at 4:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
im freeeeeeeeee says:
Ah that kinnda sucks she would write a great detective novel. I like how she said 600 people in the audience and one person didnt laugh.
Posted Sep 10, 2007 at 8:17 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Ohh, Ian Rankin... I don't know who that is. I'd assumed they were talking about Chris Rankin. Hehe, he's big with the fansites, even though we hate his character. Eew... Percy. Well, he's good now, so yeah. Haha, I don't really read crime novels, but I think I'd read one if JK Rowling, but now that we know that she's not, I guess I won't!
Posted Oct 20, 2007 at 8:54 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
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.
I found that very funny!
Posted Mar 11, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST
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