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Dec. 28th, 2005
J.K. Rowling readies pen for final Potter book
LONDON (AFP) - J.K. Rowling, the British author of the record-selling Harry Potter series, said she plans to start writing the final book about the boy wizard next month and finish it some time in 2006.
"For 2006 will be the year when I write the final book in the Harry Potter series," the British author wrote on her official website.
"I contemplate the task with mingled feelings of excitement and dread, because I can't wait to get started."
Joanne Kathleen Rowling, 40, has spent much of the past decade writing about the adventures of Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
On her website, she said she felt compelled to wrap up the gripping tale that has captured the imagination of millions of children and adults worldwide.
At the same time, Rowling doubted her ability to answer all the questions generated by the seven-part series.
The writer also wondered about her life after Potter.
"It will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry," she said.
Turning to the task at hand, Rowling said she had been fine-tuning her ideas for the seventh installment of Potter's life and was ready to start work in January.
"Reading through the plan is like contemplating the map of an unknown country in which I will soon find myself," she said.
At times while writing the previous six books Rowling said she ran into trouble, such as chapter nine of the fourth one: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
In October, Rowling's literary agent said the boy wizard series had sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
The six books published in the series so far have been translated into 63 languages. The first four have also been made into blockbuster movies.
LONDON (AFP) - J.K. Rowling, the British author of the record-selling Harry Potter series, said she plans to start writing the final book about the boy wizard next month and finish it some time in 2006.
"For 2006 will be the year when I write the final book in the Harry Potter series," the British author wrote on her official website.
"I contemplate the task with mingled feelings of excitement and dread, because I can't wait to get started."
Joanne Kathleen Rowling, 40, has spent much of the past decade writing about the adventures of Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
On her website, she said she felt compelled to wrap up the gripping tale that has captured the imagination of millions of children and adults worldwide.
At the same time, Rowling doubted her ability to answer all the questions generated by the seven-part series.
The writer also wondered about her life after Potter.
"It will all be over at last and I can't quite imagine life without Harry," she said.
Turning to the task at hand, Rowling said she had been fine-tuning her ideas for the seventh installment of Potter's life and was ready to start work in January.
"Reading through the plan is like contemplating the map of an unknown country in which I will soon find myself," she said.
At times while writing the previous six books Rowling said she ran into trouble, such as chapter nine of the fourth one: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
In October, Rowling's literary agent said the boy wizard series had sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
The six books published in the series so far have been translated into 63 languages. The first four have also been made into blockbuster movies.
Something wicked this way comes!
Dec. 28th, 2005 01:58 pm
(Is a pretty banner. I ignore the fact that renaissance is spelled incorrectly, no one ever gets it right anyways)
I can't believe this year is almost over.
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Went to Illinois, Missouri, Portugal, England and booked a cruise.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't believe in those. If you're going to do something. Do it right then and there.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Hmmmmm. My old coworker had a baby. She's awful cute.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not really, but I did see a lot of death.
5. What countries did you visit?
Portugal & England! WOOHOO!
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
Money I suppose. OOh. A new car? *giggles* Yeah. RIIIIGHT.
7. What date(s) from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
*grins* August 29th.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding me.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not being able to save any money.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
*knocks on wood* Not really.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
This is sillie. But, my washable silk skirt. I absolutely adore that thing.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Sara (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
gothhippiegrrl). If you don't know why. Well. Too bad. ;)
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Eh. I rarely think about that time anymore, no need to rehash it now. :)
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent. Dentist. Doctors.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Portugal. Coming home. Archie & I getting together. THE CRUISE!
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2005?
That stupid Gasolina song I heard about 390 times in Portugal.
Some A Perfect Circle songs that highlighted my life perfectly. (Passive, Outsider, Three Libras)
I'm sure there are a few others...
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
A. happier or sadder? HAPPIER. Dear Christ. So much happier.
B. thinner or fatter? Fatter. Cause, ya know. I'm happier.
C. richer or poorer? Poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Made more money. hehehe
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating. <~ I second that.
21. Did you fall in love in 2005?
HopeFULLy.
22. How many one-night stands?
Zeeero.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Carnivàle. *sniffles* OHOHOHOH!!! MY BOX SET CAME IN TODAY!!! WORRRD!
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hmm. Nah.
25. What was the best book you read?
Memoirs of a Geisha. Harry Potter books. CHU'S book.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Afghan Whigs, a rediscovering of sorts on the love of Maynard... etc etc..
27. What did you want and get?
Honesty.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Narnia, I think. It was just beautiful.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My actual birthday, I came to work. Hehehe. But I had me a party.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money ;)
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Sweat pants. Garb. Goth. Who knows.
32. What kept you sane?
My friends. My beautiful beautiful friends...
33. Which celebrity/public figure(s) did you fancy the most?
Angelina Jolie, Jake Gyllenhaal.. hm. yeah.
34. What political issue(s) stirred you the most?
Katrina. Just.. ugh.
35. Who did you miss?
My mother. Oddly enough.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
THE BEST?! Aww, c'mon. I'd no sooner choose a star in the sky.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson, or lessons, that you learned in 2005:
- I am that important.
- Life is as unpredictable as it is predictable.
- Love can hide behind the most gentle soul, even if you don't feel worthy.
- Just because they were your friends yesterday doesn't mean they will be today.
- "Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you".. so true.
- I've known THIS, but it's sooo true. There is a thin line between love and hate. You can play jump rope with it.
- Maturing doesn't mean growing up.
- Kid games aren't just for kids *weg*
- I really do know more than I realize.
- My life is MINE. I don't need anyone to dictate to me what I need to change about myself in order to make me acceptable to them. Funk dat noise. There are SIX BILLION people on this planet. I'm sure I'm acceptable the way I am to someone else.
- Just because someone is blood doesn't make them "family". Just because you break up with a person doesn't mean you loose their family.
- Women are NOT created equal. Some look like absolute Greek goddesses when they dry off in the moonlight on a farm. *grins*
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Swing Swing - All American Rejects
Days swiftly come and go.
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone.
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall.
Did you think that I would cry,
on the phone?
Do you know what it feels like,
being alone?
I'll find someone new
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again.
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings do arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old,
They bend, they fold
and so do I to a new love.
Did you think that I would cry,
on the phone?
Do you know what it feels like,
being alone?
I'll find someone new
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
(you thought your problems were gone)
Carry me
(away. away, away...)
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
1. What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
Went to Illinois, Missouri, Portugal, England and booked a cruise.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't believe in those. If you're going to do something. Do it right then and there.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Hmmmmm. My old coworker had a baby. She's awful cute.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Not really, but I did see a lot of death.
5. What countries did you visit?
Portugal & England! WOOHOO!
6. What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
Money I suppose. OOh. A new car? *giggles* Yeah. RIIIIGHT.
7. What date(s) from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
*grins* August 29th.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finding me.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not being able to save any money.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
*knocks on wood* Not really.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
This is sillie. But, my washable silk skirt. I absolutely adore that thing.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Sara (
gothhippiegrrl). If you don't know why. Well. Too bad. ;)13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Eh. I rarely think about that time anymore, no need to rehash it now. :)
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent. Dentist. Doctors.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Portugal. Coming home. Archie & I getting together. THE CRUISE!
16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2005?
That stupid Gasolina song I heard about 390 times in Portugal.
Some A Perfect Circle songs that highlighted my life perfectly. (Passive, Outsider, Three Libras)
I'm sure there are a few others...
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
A. happier or sadder? HAPPIER. Dear Christ. So much happier.
B. thinner or fatter? Fatter. Cause, ya know. I'm happier.
C. richer or poorer? Poorer.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Made more money. hehehe
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eating. <~ I second that.
21. Did you fall in love in 2005?
HopeFULLy.
22. How many one-night stands?
Zeeero.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Carnivàle. *sniffles* OHOHOHOH!!! MY BOX SET CAME IN TODAY!!! WORRRD!
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hmm. Nah.
25. What was the best book you read?
Memoirs of a Geisha. Harry Potter books. CHU'S book.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Afghan Whigs, a rediscovering of sorts on the love of Maynard... etc etc..
27. What did you want and get?
Honesty.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
Narnia, I think. It was just beautiful.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
My actual birthday, I came to work. Hehehe. But I had me a party.
30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
More money ;)
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
Sweat pants. Garb. Goth. Who knows.
32. What kept you sane?
My friends. My beautiful beautiful friends...
33. Which celebrity/public figure(s) did you fancy the most?
Angelina Jolie, Jake Gyllenhaal.. hm. yeah.
34. What political issue(s) stirred you the most?
Katrina. Just.. ugh.
35. Who did you miss?
My mother. Oddly enough.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
THE BEST?! Aww, c'mon. I'd no sooner choose a star in the sky.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson, or lessons, that you learned in 2005:
- I am that important.
- Life is as unpredictable as it is predictable.
- Love can hide behind the most gentle soul, even if you don't feel worthy.
- Just because they were your friends yesterday doesn't mean they will be today.
- "Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you".. so true.
- I've known THIS, but it's sooo true. There is a thin line between love and hate. You can play jump rope with it.
- Maturing doesn't mean growing up.
- Kid games aren't just for kids *weg*
- I really do know more than I realize.
- My life is MINE. I don't need anyone to dictate to me what I need to change about myself in order to make me acceptable to them. Funk dat noise. There are SIX BILLION people on this planet. I'm sure I'm acceptable the way I am to someone else.
- Just because someone is blood doesn't make them "family". Just because you break up with a person doesn't mean you loose their family.
- Women are NOT created equal. Some look like absolute Greek goddesses when they dry off in the moonlight on a farm. *grins*
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
Swing Swing - All American Rejects
Days swiftly come and go.
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone.
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall.
Did you think that I would cry,
on the phone?
Do you know what it feels like,
being alone?
I'll find someone new
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again.
Wish cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings do arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old,
They bend, they fold
and so do I to a new love.
Did you think that I would cry,
on the phone?
Do you know what it feels like,
being alone?
I'll find someone new
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again
Bury me
(you thought your problems were gone)
Carry me
(away. away, away...)
(Swing) Swing, Swing from the tangles of
My heart is crushed by a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again