Ascendio!
If you’re a fan of YA novels, into book geekery or are an aspiringwriter (original or fanfiction!), Ascendio has the programming track
for you!
Ascendio, as you may or may not know, is the 8th Harry Potter fan
event put on by the HPEF nonprofit, who've done amazing events like
Infinitus 2010, Azkatraz, Lumos and Nimbus - 2003. Their next event is
in Orlando - at Universal's Portofino Bay Resort! - from July 12-15,
2012, and their website is at http://www.hp2012.org.
In addition to Harry Potter discussion panels, meet-ups, analyses of
JK Rowling's writing, musicals, a fashion show, fan films and StarKid,
they're also hosting a special programming track for readers and
writers.
The Quill Track will be an entire track of programming (both formal
and informal!) dedicated to all things books and writing. Best of all,
as long as you have a registration to Ascendio, you have access to
Quill Track programming! Here are some of the great things you can
look forward to:
“book club” readings/signings/discussions with YA and Fantasy authors,
such as Lev Grossman, Beth Revis, Veronica Roth & Aimee Carter
panel discussions on hot topics in publishing, including commercial
publishing vs. self-publishing, LGBTQ in YA, how to get an agent, and
more
practical presentations by successful fans-turned-published authors on
how to go from fanfic to pro writing, as well as how-tos on
self-publishing ebooks
workshops on writing (fanfic and original) and critiquing
the opportunity to give a one page pitch & receive feedback from a
real live literary agent! We have not one, but THREE literary agents
who will be in attendance.
For bios of our Quill Track special guests, click here:
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?HPEducationFanonInc./334887645c/6fd32b6b64/70328603b5/page_id=1097
Of course, Ascendio is still all about Harry Potter, but we realize
that many fans including many of us on staff! love books in
general, and have been inspired by Harry Potter and fandom to move on
to our own original writing. Hence, the Quill Track was born, by Harry
Potter fans, for Harry Potter fans… who also love books and writing!
You can expect most, if not all, topics on the Quill Track to relate
to Harry Potter, though some will also discuss other titles in YA,
middle grade and adult contemporary canon. All of the authors, agents
and presenters on the Quill Track are Harry Potter fans, and many of
them either wrote Harry Potter fanfic or have actively participated in
HP geekery in the past.
Posted on 27 Jan 2012 by Kristen
Birthday Project from a Fellow Site!
In Honor of Rowling askes us to post a link to their JKR birthday project, Changed By Jo Rowling. Try and send them submissions :) Thanks!Posted on 26 Jan 2012 by Kristen
JKR settles with agent Christopher Little
The Telegraph reported this morning that JK Rowling reached a financial settlement with Christopher Little, her former agent who first represented her and sold the Harry Potter manuscripts. Jo ended her relationship with The Christopher Little Agency last year, surprising her fans and the agent himself. She left to join one of his partners, Neil Blair at his new agency The Blair Partnership.As most readers are aware, JK Rowling credited Christopher Little for much of her success. He became her agent after several other rejections, and pursued publication for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone when few people thought the book worthwhile. He represented her for 16 years and had stated he was "disappointed and surprised" and threatened legal action when she dismissed his services. However, this confidential settlement was decided out of court and is said to be "amicable".
The official statement:
"JK Rowling and her former agent, Christopher Little, have reached an amicable agreement concluding their long-standing business relationship, the terms of which remain confidential."
Thanks to @SoJKRowling
Posted on 25 Jan 2012 by Janet
JK Rowling Tweets
Earlier today, Jo tweeted saying she continues to write:"Pen and paper are still my priority over tweeting. You can follow @pottermore to see what's going on there."
What do you think she could be working on? More Pottermore information? Another book?
Posted on 12 Jan 2012 by Kristen
Happy Anniversary!
Here at JKRFan.com, we'd like to wish Jo and her husband Dr. Neil Murray a happy 10-year anniversary!
Posted on 28 Dec 2011 by Kristen
JK Rowling Testified at Leveson Inquiry
Last month, Jo was one of several high-profile testifiers in the Inquiry being run by Lord Justice Leveson in Great Britain. The on-going inquiry concerns intrusive journalists and newspapers (primarily tabloids) using unethical practices such as phone tapping.You can read Jo's written statement at Scribd in which she details some of the fifty times she has taken steps to protect her family from invasion of privacy.
Some highlights:
"I would like to stress that I do not want to be involved in the Inquiry as a result of any personal vendetta against the press. I have none. On the contrary, I acknowledge and support the vital role that the press plays as part of a free and democratic society. As an author I strongly believe in freedom of expression. I believe that the right to be informed and to share ideas is essential."
"However, as interest in Harry Potter and myself increased, my family and I
became the target of a different kind of journalistic activity. The effect on
me, and our family life, truly cannot be overstated. We were literally driven
out of the first house I had ever owned because of journalists banging on the door, questioning the neighbours and sitting in parked cars immediately outside the gate. Old friendships were tested as journalists turned up on their doorsteps, and offered money for stories on me."
"My hope is that my experience of trying to carve out and protect some
semblance of normal private life for my family will go some way to
highlighting for the benefit of the Inquiry some of the excesses of the
media in its present form."
"I believe that in principle my right to live with my family in peace and in private without having to worry about the world knowing exactly where I
live should take precedence, especially given the efforts we have gone to
in order to protect our children from being in the media spotlight."
In this video, Jo talks about a time when a journalist used her daughter to make contact with Rowling which naturally concerned her as a mother.
Read more at The Guardian
Posted on 09 Dec 2011 by Janet
Wizarding World Going to Hollywood!
In a new press release by Warner Brothers, they announced their desire to create a Harry Potter theme park in Loss Ageles, California and to expand the current one in Orlando, Florida with"Warner Bros. Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts today announced a partnership to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter the enormously popular themed entertainment environment which debuted in Orlando in June 2010 to Universal Studios Hollywood.
The two companies also announced their plans to significantly expand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be as impressive as what has been created in Orlando and is expected to transform tourism in Los Angeles for decades to come. It will be a fully immersive environment for the entire family that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life and is faithful to the visual landscape of the films, including a majestic Hogwarts castle to serve as the centerpiece of the themed environment. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be created with the same commitment to authenticity and the same level of talent and resources as its Orlando counterpart.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort opened in June 2010 and immediately captured global attention. It is a spectacularly themed land that includes Hogwarts castle, Hogsmeade and multiple themed attractions. Specific details of its expansion will be announced over time.
"The announcement of our partnership with Universal to bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood and expand what already exists in Orlando is probably the best holiday gift we could give to the legions of Harry Potter fans worldwide," said Barry Meyer, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. "Everyone involved with these projects is committed to continuing the enchantment of J.K. Rowling’s masterful books as they were brought to life on screen in our eight films and dedicated to extending the magic of the experience for generations of fans to come."
"This is an incredible moment for Universal Studios and the millions of guests who visit our theme parks," said Ron Meyer, President & COO, Universal Studios. "The Harry Potter stories are some of the most powerful of our time and we are honored to expand our Orlando experience and bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood, forever changing family tourism in Los Angeles."
"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an entirely new level of themed entertainment that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life in incredible ways,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks and Resorts. “We are thrilled to be able to share this experience with our guests in Hollywood. And we are thrilled to take what has been created in Orlando to even greater levels."
Posted on 06 Dec 2011 by Kristen
Pottermore Going Offline for a Week
Pottermore Insider just spread the word that the website will be going off line for the next week."Pottermore will be offline for at least a week from approximately 8:30am (GMT) on Saturday 3 December so we can make some further changes behind-the-scenes.
The work we're carrying out is technical, so there won't be many obvious differences to the site but to help us test our work, we'd really like you to log in and explore the site once it's back online.
We'll let you know here as soon as Pottermore is back."
Posted on 03 Dec 2011 by Kristen
Auctioning Off Multiple 'Philosopher's Stone' First Editions
Sotheby's in Lndon is going to be auctioning off a rare deluxe first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Additionally, they will be auctioning off a complete set of Deluxe Harry Potter volumes (the first four) signed by J.K. Rowling!The auction will take place on December 15th at 10:30 am GMT.
Check out the auction here!
Posted on 03 Dec 2011 by Kristen
Jo Buries Time Capsule for New Clinic
Jo Rowling buried a time capsule yesterday at a building site to mark the beginning of construction to create a research clinic for patients of neurodegenerative diseases.The clinic, a £10 million donation from Jo, will be named after her mother who died of MS when Jo had just started writing Harry Potter.
"The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic will focus on clinical research targeting the discovery of treatments to slow progression of these types of diseases, with the hope of repairing damage.?"
"I believe that this clinic will have a huge positive effect on both of those areas in the future. I am enormously impressed in what has gone into setting up the clinic so far, and I look forward to seeing it completed and making further great strides in research and treatment."
The clinic will be fully functioning in 2012 and be housed next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
You can read the whole article here. Great job Jo!
Posted on 08 Nov 2011 by Kristen
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