J.K. Rowling

AKA:
Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Nationality:
British
Birthdate:
07/31/1965
Birthplace:
Chipping Sodbury, England
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biography
Prior to becoming perhaps the best-selling author of all time, J.K. Rowling struggled with all manner of life problems that would have sent most mere mortals spiraling into pits of despair, never to be heard from again. Rowling, on the other hand, channeled her misfortunes into self-determination, achieving her lifelong goal of being a successful writer, and along the way, creating one of the best-known and beloved characters in contemporary literature. Her creation of Harry Potter – an angst-ridden boy who explores his powers as a budding magician while coping with the tragic loss of his Continued
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Moved to London to work as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International
1990 
Developed the idea for a story of a young boy attending a school of wizardry
 
Moved to Porto, Portugal to teach English as a foreign language
1994 
Was on public assistance for nine months in 1994; during time completed what became her breakthrough book, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (retitled "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for publication in the USA)
1996 
Signed with Bloomsbury publishing house
Continued