What happened to JK Rowling?
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Re: What happened to JK Rowling?
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Lady-of-Literature wrote: ↑07 May 2020, 09:54 So, though i have seen the Potter series, I have not read the books. However, I do admire JK not only for her work but also what she went through to get where she is. That being said, yes, I do think she has added too much into the story in an attempt to stay relevant or like Falling4Ever said, "...a cash grab..."
One of the underrated needs that a fantasy story needs is the ability to let the reader fill in the blanks for themselves, like fanons and fanfic. The fans can add some amazing insight for everyone to enjoy and since its not canon, those who disagree with can simply ignore it. Its a fantasy with in a fantasy!
However, I think we have to consider just how much power she still has over the magical world. Remember, Harry Potter has a net worth of around ~$50.5 billions if you include the original book/movies, DVDs and toys, etc. No production studio is gonna give that up willingly much less silently. Its like Star Wars of Star Trek, we could have ended those series years ago because the stories are pretty much done, but money wise they have struck a cord with a global audience. So in order to keep this up, JK will have to continue adding to this world, who knows, in the future we might have a whole series to include all of the magical schools like the one in Japan, Uganda, and Brazil.
I'm curious. What did she go through?
Anyway, I agree with you. It could even be out of her hands, the decisions surrounding the stories
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She mentioned in some speech, I can recall which one, how she was at her lowest when she decided to dedicate herself to finishing a book. A single mother, newly divorced, and exceptionally poor, all she had was an old typewriter and an idea. She failed in every area of life before she hit the jackpot.TasiWin wrote: ↑18 Jul 2020, 14:33Lady-of-Literature wrote: ↑07 May 2020, 09:54 So, though i have seen the Potter series, I have not read the books. However, I do admire JK not only for her work but also what she went through to get where she is. That being said, yes, I do think she has added too much into the story in an attempt to stay relevant or like Falling4Ever said, "...a cash grab..."
One of the underrated needs that a fantasy story needs is the ability to let the reader fill in the blanks for themselves, like fanons and fanfic. The fans can add some amazing insight for everyone to enjoy and since its not canon, those who disagree with can simply ignore it. Its a fantasy with in a fantasy!
However, I think we have to consider just how much power she still has over the magical world. Remember, Harry Potter has a net worth of around ~$50.5 billions if you include the original book/movies, DVDs and toys, etc. No production studio is gonna give that up willingly much less silently. Its like Star Wars of Star Trek, we could have ended those series years ago because the stories are pretty much done, but money wise they have struck a cord with a global audience. So in order to keep this up, JK will have to continue adding to this world, who knows, in the future we might have a whole series to include all of the magical schools like the one in Japan, Uganda, and Brazil.
I'm curious. What did she go through?
Anyway, I agree with you. It could even be out of her hands, the decisions surrounding the stories
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Wow! I did not know all that. She is a strong woman then. When she had no other option that's when things worked out for her.Lady-of-Literature wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 09:41She mentioned in some speech, I can recall which one, how she was at her lowest when she decided to dedicate herself to finishing a book. A single mother, newly divorced, and exceptionally poor, all she had was an old typewriter and an idea. She failed in every area of life before she hit the jackpot.TasiWin wrote: ↑18 Jul 2020, 14:33Lady-of-Literature wrote: ↑07 May 2020, 09:54 So, though i have seen the Potter series, I have not read the books. However, I do admire JK not only for her work but also what she went through to get where she is. That being said, yes, I do think she has added too much into the story in an attempt to stay relevant or like Falling4Ever said, "...a cash grab..."
One of the underrated needs that a fantasy story needs is the ability to let the reader fill in the blanks for themselves, like fanons and fanfic. The fans can add some amazing insight for everyone to enjoy and since its not canon, those who disagree with can simply ignore it. Its a fantasy with in a fantasy!
However, I think we have to consider just how much power she still has over the magical world. Remember, Harry Potter has a net worth of around ~$50.5 billions if you include the original book/movies, DVDs and toys, etc. No production studio is gonna give that up willingly much less silently. Its like Star Wars of Star Trek, we could have ended those series years ago because the stories are pretty much done, but money wise they have struck a cord with a global audience. So in order to keep this up, JK will have to continue adding to this world, who knows, in the future we might have a whole series to include all of the magical schools like the one in Japan, Uganda, and Brazil.
I'm curious. What did she go through?
Anyway, I agree with you. It could even be out of her hands, the decisions surrounding the stories
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That is an excellent point. Her entire universe focused on one person. Since that storyline has concluded, there is nowhere left to go.
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I agree! I would love to see a series about the Marauders, and maybe also about what happened to the main characters after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. (Although different from The Cursed Child).Grace Bela wrote: ↑14 May 2020, 19:57 I completely I agree. When she posts something on her Twitter page it just isn't the same as reading it in a book. I know she is trying to engage with readers outside of her books, but I don't find it very enjoyable. It often looks like she is merely trying to make her characters seem more relevant to the modern political climate when real world politics isn't a theme reflected anywhere in the Harry Potter series. I think it would be better if she would write new books on new topics within the same universe. I would love it if she wrote a series about the Marauders or the Hogwarts founders!
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I know she's brilliant as an author but her personal biases stray me away from the awesome content.
I agree with you completely. Her writing gives children hope but her real life persona is hurting unimaginable number of souls.