In the last couple of days, I've encountered reactions to three different things that JK Rowling has done, but the reactions are all basically the same: anything she says or does has to do with wanting more money.
( Watch me rant! It's been a while, eh? )

What part of "none of her invented Harry Potter locations were based on actual places in the real world" isn't being understood by some people? The Forest of Dean? Not invented. And before Surrey, London, and King's Cross are mentioned, those aren't invented either. "Invented" locations would include Little Whinging, Ottery St. Catchpole, ( Read more... )

How to avoid all of JKR's mistakes

Gracious, we're full of advice for not being the richest author in the world, aren't we?

Let me see how I do on these, applied to the Psychic Serpent series and my recently-completed Replay, and how I think Jo does:
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