A complete redesign, both when logged in and logged out. New articles about werewolves, time-turners, and the Patronus Charm. Remus Lupin’s backstory, complete with details surrounding his relationship with Nymphadora Tonks. Pottermore definitely gave fans a reason to come back today. What new features came with the “logged-in” redesign? Now, when logged in, you are presented…
J.K. Rowling has revealed her answer to the winning question about The Casual Vacancy as voted on by Goodreads members. Her answer was posted to Goodreads on July 25th. The winning question and her answer are both at this link. Rowling answered the winning question to this contest to promote the release of the paperback…
Scholastic, the US publisher of the Harry Potter novels, unveiled the seventh and last cover artwork for the 15th anniversary editions at their NYC headquarters today, which commemorates Harry’s 33rd birthday and author J.K. Rowling’s 48th birthday. The new cover for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows portrays the trio—Harry, Ron, and Hermione—on the white dragon after…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been an entire month since I boarded a plane to Portland, Oregon for LeakyCon 2013. While I was there, I attended several events, mostly at the main stage, and mostly because I was working during the events. However, despite my busyness, I can share some thoughts about the events…
LeakyCon 2013, Part 1 took place in Portland, Oregon from Thursday, June 27th to Sunday, June 30th. LeakyCon 2013, Part 2 will take place in London, England, from Thursday, August 8th to Sunday, August 11th. I won’t be attending, because I will be portraying Motel Kamzoil, the poor tailor, in a small local production of…
Scholastic, the US publisher of the Harry Potter novels, unveiled the sixth and penultimate cover artwork for the 15th Anniversary editions yesterday at San Diego Comic-Con. The new cover for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince portrays Harry and Dumbledore, as the original US cover does, but the setting appears to be outside the cave…
Those of us in the “Harry Potter generation” understand what it’s like to wait for a novel. We’ve counted down months, weeks, days, and even minutes as midnight on “release day” approached. While I came late to Harry Potter (after Goblet of Fire was already released), I remember waiting, often impatiently, for Order of the…
If you had the opportunity to ask J.K. Rowling one question, what would it be? On June 21st, a website called Goodreads.com announced that it would give Rowling fans just such an opportunity. However, there’s a catch: the one question must be about her novel The Casual Vacancy, which was released in hardcover worldwide on…
It has been nearly three months since the release of Chapters 8-15 on Pottermore. As I wrote in the Chamber of Secrets review article, I really only visit Pottermore to experience the artwork and sounds that each new Moment brings, and to read new information written by J. K. Rowling. Included in the first Prisoner…
I was so excited when I heard that Jon Cozart was coming to LeakyCon 2013 in Portland. Jon Cozart is among my favorite YouTube personalities. He has an excited quirkiness about him. He has a pure, unadulterated talent—in writing lyrics, in singing and creating spot-on harmonies, and in entertaining millions. His channel (Paint) has had…