Sunday 26 August 2012

J.K. Rowling in Personal Promotional Visit to US


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This autumn, J.K. Rowling has scheduled a personal appearance in the U.S. to promote her first novel for adults.


FILE - In this  July 7, 2011 file photo, British author JK Rowling arrives in Trafalgar Square, in central London, for the World Premiere of "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the last film in the series. This fall, British writer J.K. Rowling plans to make her one and only in-person appearance in the U.S. to promote her first novel for adults. The "Harry Potter" author will discuss "The Casual Vacancy" at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center on Oct. 16. The venue can seat about 1,100 people.  Little, Brown and Company announced Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2012, that Rowling will be interviewed on stage by fellow author Ann Patchett and will take "select" audience questions. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)



The author of the "Harry Potter" series will discuss "The Casual Vacancy" at New York's Jazz at Lincoln Centre on October 16th. The venue can seat about 1,100 people.

Little, Brown and Company announced on Wednesday that Rowling will be interviewed on stage by fellow author Ann Patchett and will take audience questions. Rowling also will sign copies of her new book for each audience member. Boo

Yay for those with the clout to visit, although it’s said that tickets for the event will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, starting September 10th. Prices will range from $44 for phone purchases, $43 for online and $37 at the Jazz at Lincoln Center box office.ksellers will have access to a live web cast.