J.K. Rowling is one of the most successful book authors in history. As the brains Harry Potter , the English writer and film producer’s name became synonymous with a rags-to-riches story, having written the first fantasy novel while struggling financially. Three decades later, J.K. is now a billionaire with a high net worth.

Below, learn more about J.K.’s rise to success, her other books and where her net worth stands today.

When Did J.K. Rowling Write Harry Potter ?

The first novel in the franchiser, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in 1997. At the time, she was a single mother living on welfare, struggling to make ends meet. Two years later, J.K. sold the film rights to Warner Bros. for around £1 million. As she continued the book franchise, new films

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