Tag Archives: Harry Potter series

Stories Save

Posted on February 14, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“The stories we love best do live in us forever…” J.K. Rowling A tale to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day:* Little Juniper was born weighing only 20 ounces and the odds were against her. Watching her tiny … Continue reading →

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Harry Helps

Posted on December 31, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Anything is possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” “‘Harry Potter’ gave me back my self-respect. Harry gave me a job to do that I loved more than anything else.” J.K. Rowling J.K. Rowling has been a source of inspiration and … Continue reading →

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Harper Hoopla

Posted on July 15, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

OK, OK, I’m sure some of you are upset. If you’ve been reading all the press about Harper Lee’s just-published novel, Go Set a Watchman, then you probably know that it’s already sparked a lot of controversy already and hardly … Continue reading →

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Number Twelve

Posted on May 4, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“Rejection doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough; it means the other person failed to notice what you have to offer.” Author Mark Amend My ever-inspiring friend and mentor Coach Mike Tully has been featuring a wonderful series of number-related stories … Continue reading →

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Simple Storyboarding

Posted on February 25, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

When J.K. Rowling was writing her now-legendary Harry Potter series, one of the tools she used at some point was a version of storyboarding: She mapped out her chapter outlines and plot points using vertical columns on a sheet of … Continue reading →

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Have Fun!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“Have fun, and write what you love. When J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book, and my boss, Arthur A. Levine, bought the American rights, fantasy wasn’t “hot.” Children’s books weren’t “hot.” British books weren’t “hot.” And publishing people … Continue reading →

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Independent Thinkers

Posted on November 18, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Those who wish to sing always find a song.” Swedish Proverb “Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your soul.” Walt Whitman I’m full of admiration for JK Rowling — and not just because of her inspiring rags-to-riches … Continue reading →

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Failure Frees

Posted on May 14, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“I was the biggest failure I knew.” JK Rowling Pondering her past, this is how Jo Rowling described herself in a 2008 Harvard commencement speech. Seven years after graduating from a university where she had studied classics, her marriage was … Continue reading →

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Adventure Awaits

Posted on May 13, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

“Exploring Europe with Hermoine’s wits, Harry’s curiosity, and Ron’s budget.” Karen and Ryan, Harry Potter enthusiasts/obsessives Little did I know when I penned my last post, “Rowling Ruminates” and tagged it, that it would catch the eagle eyes of Karen … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by karinwritesdangerously

A beautiful bouquet of words for all the wonderful mothers we love and who love us: “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.” Abraham Lincoln “Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher … Continue reading →

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