Cool facts about J.K. Rowling

Posted on Dec 03, 2025 / Celebs

She wrote large parts of the first Harry Potter book in Scottish cafes while struggling financially.
The “K” in her pen name comes from her grandmother Kathleen because her publisher preferred gender-neutral initials.
The idea for Harry Potter first came to her on a delayed train in 1990.
She writes crime novels as Robert Galbraith to keep them separate from the Harry Potter brand.
Her books have been translated into dozens of languages and sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.
She founded multiple charities that focus on children’s welfare, healthcare, and social support.
Early Harry Potter drafts were handwritten and edited on scrap paper in cafes and libraries.
She was rejected by multiple publishers before finally getting her break.
Despite her fame, she still receives letters from readers about how her stories changed their lives.
Her birthday is the same as Harry Potter’s — July 31.

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