J.K. Rowling is already so famous for her award-winning books that there's almost no question about who she is. She’s known for her book series, which talked about a character named Harry Potter and this magical world outside of normal London. J.K. Rowling’s full name is Joanne Rowling, and she was born on July 31st, 1965. She was born in Yate, Gloucestershire. Her father Peter was an aircraft engineer in Bristol while her mother Anne was a science technician in the chemistry department at Wyedean Comprehensive. Unfortunately, Joanne’s mother, Anne, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and died in 1990. At that time, J.K. Rowling was writing the Harry Potter series, and didn’t tell her mother that either.
Growing Up as a Child
J.K. Rowling had a normal childhood, but she got teased by her ingenious friends that used to call her ‘rowling pin’. Also, she was great in academics and was passionate for learning. She started writing at the age of 6. The first book she wrote was named ‘Rabbit’. She didn’t really have a problem with her name but she had a fondness for the name Potter, thus her main character’s name being Harry Potter. The ‘K’ in J.K. Rowling stands for Kathleen, which was the first name of her grandmother. The name was suggested by the publisher, which said that the book won’t be so famous if the name J.K. Rowling was a woman’s name and won’t be enjoyed by boys and girls alike. J.K. Rowling grew up in Gloucestershire, England and in Chepstow, Gwent in South East Wales, and she moved there at the age of 9. Rowling studied at St. Michael’s Primary school, and at Wyedean School and College for secondary school.
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Adulthood
Rowling’s further education was at the University of Exeter. J.K. Rowling left England to go to Portugal to become an English teacher, which was her first job. She worked as a teacher, author, film producer, philanthropist, screenwriter, novelist and television producer. When she went to Portugal, she met her future spouse Jorge Arantes and married him (1992-1933). Her current husband is Neil Murray (2001-now). J.K. Rowling has 3 children, ranging from 15 years to 26 years. Jessica Isabel Rowling Arantes, David Gordon Rowling Murray and Mackenzie Jean Rowling Murray. At this time when Jessica was born, Rowling was undergoing the most difficult time of her life. After getting kicked out of the house, she ended up leaving everything and lived in a cramped apartment. She used to get Jessica to sleep, and then start working on her books. She only hoped to get something out of her books, someday. Life in her country was normal: reading books and writing books.
J.K. Rowling’s Becoming Famous
Since Rowling was 6, she was a ‘bookworm’ and loved books. Rowling became famous when she released the first novel of Harry Potter, which was named ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’. This book became a record-breaking hit; it became popular so fast. She thought of making the book series in 1990 when she was sitting in a delayed train.
Who knew a woman who lived in a cramped apartment and was struggling to pay for everything could end up being a millionaire? We all know her, and she’s famous worldwide. The seven years which were the most difficult years changed her life. Look at her now, a successful author still writing books to her comfort. J.K. Rowling definitely had many exciting times, she has got so many awards. She became famous worldwide, and was respected everywhere. She received so many awards, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize (gold) three times, the National Book Award, and the Legion d’Honneur which was presented by the French president himself.
Living Life Now
J.K. Rowling currently lives in the 162-acre Killiechassie estate near Aberfeldy in Scotland and is now 54 years old. Now she lives a peaceful life, reads and writes books, gets fame.
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