Will J.K. Rowling Find Success Beyond 'Harry Potter'?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/09/22 19:03:52

Related Topics: J.k. Rowling, Harry Potter

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Best-selling author J.K. Rowling will forever be synonymous with Harry Potter. Rowling's most famous series of books and characters has made her a multi-millionaire, entrepreneur, and an inspiration to anyone that knows her rags to riches story. After seven Harry Potter books, eight movies, and countless merchandise, Rowling is ready to take the next step in her career.

That next step comes in the form of Rowling's upcoming adult novel titled "The Casual Vacancy." While Rowling had enormous success with Harry Potter in a number of demographics, this will be the first book she will be releasing for a specific age group. According to Rowling, it will be a completely different book from the Potter series, in a whole other world. No Muggles and Wizards in her newest read, kids.

Two million copies of "The Casual Vacancy" will be shipped to U.S. bookstores on September 27. It will also be simultaneously released digitally and in hardcover in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Even if Rowling's newest read is a well-written masterpiece, it may be nearly impossible to match the success of Potter. But that doesn't mean "The Casual Vacancy" won't be successful at all.

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anne.k.murphy 2012/09/22 20:32:59

Yes

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Considering her new book is already #7 on Amazon's bestselling list, and it hasn't even been released yet... I should think she'll find success!

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MissFinyx 2012/09/23 23:15:07

Yes

May not be as big of a success but it will be success none the less. Making money selling an original work is a big success.

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Nickolie 2012/09/23 22:40:58

No

She'll never live up to it, plus how much money do you need, if i were her I'd retire to a private island, with a butler.

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Daniel O'Hern 2012/09/23 21:54:07

Yes

She may do other books but her goals in life must be changed with all the wealth she has. Self driven people will always want to achieve but if I were her I would be thinking how I can help others less fortunate like supporting new authors

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Merry☆ 2012/09/23 21:52:24

Yes

She's a talented author, and she has many loyal fans.

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Barbi Rose 2012/09/23 21:33:49

Yes

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She's certainly not doing it for the money at this point. She can write good stories, why not see what else she can dream up?

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Rick4Ron - Paul☮2012 2012/09/23 21:30:41

Yes

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Good storytelling, usually finds repeated success. As determined by the consumer. Here success will carry over, no matter the outcome moving forward.

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Max7 2012/09/23 19:50:17

Yes

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Even though I am not a Harry Potter fan, I do believe that if she had the talent to be so successful with Harry Potter, that somewhere in her creative juices she'll have written something else.

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Somkey the Hores 2012/09/23 19:44:07

Yes

She will most likely find another way to push the luciferic agenda,

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jim to Somkey ... 2012/09/23 20:16:08

"I don't
take any responsibility
for the lunatic fringes of
my own religion."- J.K. Rowling

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Barbi Rose to jim 2012/09/23 21:34:54

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And that has what do do with this question?

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jim to Barbi Rose 2012/09/28 07:45:51

Oh I'm sorry, was I directing my comment to you? Oh that's right I wasn't. So mind your own damn business.

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Barbi Rose to jim 2012/09/28 12:15:25

How religious of you and sweet.

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jim to Barbi Rose 2012/09/29 07:09:20

Wasn't trying to be religious. Apparently you feel the need to shove your way into things that don't concern you.

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Barbi Rose to jim 2012/09/29 20:11:19

It's a public forum and I don't shove I just gently nudge

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Somkey ... to jim 2012/09/28 06:43:01

Just because she says it means nothing. "Even Satan appears as an angel of light."

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jim to Somkey ... 2012/09/28 07:49:26

Some "Christians" will find the devil anywhere, if they look had enough.

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Somkey ... to jim 2012/10/01 07:59:45 (edited)

That's because his minions ARE everywhere. When did YOU sign up?

BLOCKER. Can't hang with the truth!

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jim to Somkey ... 2012/10/01 08:43:56

I am a real Christian who hasn't lost the ability to think for himself. You are likely part of some brainwashed cult that believes everything your "church" spoon feeds you. I'm done with you.

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Jan 2012/09/23 19:42:32

Yes

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Her first book for the adult readers will be riding on the Harry Potter coat-tails and be a success. The real test will be in the follow up books.

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Royo 2012/09/23 19:36:41

Yes

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Maybe not as much, but she will still be successful.

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NeauxGrayMare 2012/09/23 19:29:38

Yes

J. K. Rowling makes kids want to read again. She has had a great impact on imagination.

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Tennessee3501 2012/09/23 19:25:37

Yes

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She is one of the wealthiest women in the world. Does she need it? The sale of Harry Potter books will make her decendents rich for generations. However, she will continue to be a success!

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A. J. Kenner 2012/09/23 19:23:38

Yes

I think She'll find Success in whatever She does. She's paid Her Dues, has Talent, Education and Ability, She's been through the Slime and Muck of Life and She's survived. She's careful in the limelight, has no scandals and is a GREAT MOTHER!!!!!
Why should the WORST happen to Her?

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Cierra 2012/09/23 19:11:38

Yes

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J.K. Rowling is an amazing author. I support her all the way.

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sυιcι∂εsυη∂αε~ 2012/09/23 18:59:02

Yes

She's definitely talented so why not? :)

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Let'sGoToLondon 2012/09/23 18:46:28

Yes

Of course!

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dear•LT13☻ 2012/09/23 18:40:26

Yes

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Duh.

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Mvr 2012/09/23 18:40:00

Yes

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I hope so. It would be hard to top HP.

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John 2012/09/23 18:26:34
exsecrare to John 2012/09/23 21:22:48

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LOL

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greatwhyte2 2012/09/23 18:25:45

Yes

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wish she would continue with harry potter

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devon.stearns.lautner 2012/09/23 17:53:19

Yes

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J.K Rowling has a lot going for her, she is a very talented women... How she describes each and every character its unbelieable what this women can do! She has an amazing imagination.

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baxter 2012/09/23 17:50:37

Yes

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Yes he will

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Waiting in the Wings 2012/09/23 16:42:11

Yes

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She's a fantastic author with an amazing imagination.

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Devin Pederson 2012/09/23 16:41:13

Yes

She has more money than 99% of the population. I'm sure she'll be more than fine.

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Michael 2012/09/23 16:34:06

Yes

People will buy!

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thnk4yrslf 2012/09/23 15:59:58

Yes

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Yes she will only if she wants to. She doesn't have to. She can easily survive on her Harry Potter success...

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Rocko 2012/09/23 15:43:15

No

what the billion she raked in off potter isnt enough??

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Osk The... to Rocko 2012/09/23 16:26:31

You know how many authors are out there that make millions of dollars of their books and yet they still write?... a lot.

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