Author Name: J.K. Rowling
Bio:
J.K. Rowling, born Joanne Rowling on July 31, 1965, is a British author best known for writing the Harry Potter series. The books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide and have been translated into numerous languages, making Rowling one of the most successful authors of all time. The Harry Potter series has been adapted into a blockbuster film franchise, further cementing her legacy in both literature and pop culture.
Before her rise to fame, Rowling faced numerous challenges, including the loss of her mother, a failed marriage, and financial difficulties. She wrote the first Harry Potter book while raising her daughter as a single mother. Despite facing multiple rejections from publishers, she persisted, and “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was eventually published in 1997, marking the beginning of her literary success.
