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OCTOBER 2, 2008 at 7:11 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: MuggleNet
J.K. Rowling has topped
Forbes list of highest paid authors, making an astounding $300 million in the last year, and a whole $250 million more than the second place author, James Patterson. This marking another milestone in the life of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter.
Once a single mother on welfare, Rowling can now claim best-selling billionaire status thanks to her Harry Potter franchise. The adventures of the teen magician and his Hogwarts classmates took the publishing world by storm in 1998, when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone became a bona fide hit. In the decade since, it and the six subsequent books in the series have sold 375 million-plus copies worldwide. Over on the big screen, her Potter franchise has already generated $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office--and she still has three more flicks to come.
Other authors on the list included, Stephen King, Tom Clancy, and Danielle Steel.
Congratulations Jo!
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Auror
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Points: 2213
Jeremy says:
She deserves to be the highest paid author. Congratulations!
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 7:34 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAYY!!
She better be the highest paid author :p
that would be sad if she wasn't ha ha. after all her success
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Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 8:01 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5294
GodricsGirl says:
Well, duh. That's a real shocker. But any Harry info is better than no Harry info. Besides her story really is amazing.
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 9:06 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Scarlet Snow says:
I can't think of a more deserving author!!
Um.. so when are they finally going to give her a Nobel Peace Prize?
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 9:19 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Excuse me what??? 300 million dollars? Ok, em.. i think i'll go and .. I just don't understand, she made 300 million dollars without publishing a new book? I mean how much did she make when there was a new release??
In any case, this makes me wanna be an author :P
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 9:22 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
Basilina says:
Wow, not a shock, but still, that's amazing.
You go, Jo!
(I totally agree with the Nobel Peace Prize comment. She really deserves it!)
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 10:17 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3906
Hecate3fold says:
Wow! She's way out there in a class of her own. 250 million is a big span between first and second. I wonder when this is going to stop? Probably only after the release of the last film. I also wonder if she gets any part of the colletables franchize or she sold that off when she sold WB that large percentage of the gross? If she'll still be collecting on the movies and figures, wands,etc., it will be a forever thing and she will probably be on top of the income lists, or her estate will, way after she's gone.
Just some thoughts.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST
Celtic Epona
Points: 6738
Val-Halla says:
Seriously I'm not at all suprised...she deserves every penny she's earned. Go JK!
Posted Oct 2, 2008 at 10:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 588
Sexyjeans says:
I never wonder.. because she's such a great woman yet lovely author who writes a very good novel that Inspires A lot of people..Well for me since the Start of Harry Potter it became my number 1 favorite among the books i had read.. I hope I can have that book seven..can't wait to grab 1..
Congratulations to you and More Power..
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 2:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
Congratulations Jo! She totally deserves this.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 5:04 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2501
Grayback'sVictim says:
She deserves everything she has... And of course it's no wonder that the person who wrote Harry Potter earns that much... I mean it's Harry Potter for God's sake!
Hm, I can't wait to seee if she write something else. I would sure like to read it.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 5:55 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3071
Tikihaha says:
Ummm ... like ... WOW! How much money is that? That's so much money, I can't even get my head around it. In today's paper, it stated that she makes $7 million AUS each week. That's like winning Lotto each and every week.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 6:32 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12529
WickeDraco says:
Congradulations, JK. If anyone in the world deserves that spot, it's that lady. The books she writes, they are just beyond this universe. I cherish the moment she was born. *huggles her*
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 1:51 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Would have been more surprised if she had not been in that position. I expect her to be there for a very long time.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 2:49 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
Well, Jo does deserve it, so way to go! Cheers!
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Sarah * says:
Good for her! She's brilliant and definitely deserves for all her hard work and everything.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 5:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1389
Luna! says:
Aww, good on you J.K. Rowling!
She deserves it for all her hardwork and everything that she's gone through just trying to get it published and the press interfering and the movies getting the canon wrong.
Go J.K.!
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 5:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 671
draconifors says:
Strangly,this dosnt surprise me!!HaHa Congradz jk
Posted Oct 4, 2008 at 12:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Ofcourse she was going to be on top,this news doesnt surprise me one bit.And i cant think of any other author who deserves this.
Posted Oct 4, 2008 at 2:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Wow. Congratulations Jo! This is a real rags-to-riches story. You totaly deserve every cent (shilling?) you earn.
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 9:14 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
And why doesn't that surprise me?! *chuckles*
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Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2496
KissingDraco says:
She deserves it, her books are the best! And I think its kinda inspiring, I would like to achieve something similar that she has, only I doubt I could, its too awesome what she has accomplished. There probably wont be another author as succesful as her in the near future.
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 4:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
WOW!!! That is quite an accomplishment for her, she has come so far since she was writing the first chapter on a napkin in a cafe!
And she won by a $250 million margin!!! Impressive :)
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 6:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
Twilight/HarryPotter-<3 says:
Holy crap! That's a boatload of money to make! That's like hitting the lottery over and over every year. God I wish I made all that, I wouldn't know what to do with it all haha.
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 7:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1524
MollyMomma says:
That just must be completely mind-boggling. Imagine, wondering where your next meal is coming from while having a little one, and then never, ever having to worry about food again. The best schooling for your children, general comfort. And the ability to help so many charities that mean so much to you. What a gift she has been given thanks to her keen imagination. And to top it off she's never appeared affected from all the excess, still modest.
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 7:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze, that is amazing. I am not shocked or anything because, Jo DOES deserve it. Oh and I am also hearing that Stephen King got in there too? Awesome. He is also my favorite author.
Well done and Congrats Jo!!! <3 =D =]
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 8:12 PM EST
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