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In the introduction, change "and in politics supports the Labour Party and Better Together." to a manner that indicates that the support of the latter is in the past tense. The organisation was temporary for the referendum, although obviously Rowling nonetheless remains a unionist Valentina Cardoso (talk) 02:24, 19 January 2016 (UTC) Valentina Cardoso (talk) 02:24, 19 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

fixed. Serendi ^podous 08:10, 19 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Thanks, Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 09:08, 19 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Should Cursed Child be under Rowling's publications?

Should we list CC under Rowling's publications, maybe as "co-author"? Mhoppmann (talk) 19:56, 15 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I think we should at it and fantastic beasts(as it will be different from the other publication) under subsequent publications. Houdinipeter (talk) 17:41, 31 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Political monster fairy tale

https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/711178804648132608

Rowling just said on Twitter that she won't publish it. So I'm planning to remove it. Serendi ^podous 15:25, 19 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bray or Gray

Dear Wikipedia

In J.K. Rowling's listing in Wikipedia you talk of the furore when she started to write her first Cormoron Strike novel. You state:

"Some also noted that many of the writers who had initially praised the book, such as Alex Bray or Val McDermid, were within Rowling's circle of acquaintances; both vociferously denied any foreknowledge of Rowling's authorship.[138]".

My notation is that Alex BRAY (according to your link refers to a Swansea City footballer). You should, instead, refer to Alex GRAY who is a Scottish crime writer and is appropriate in the contexts of the article.

For your consideration.

Bluey

Done, please check. Apuldram (talk) 09:47, 4 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hold it. The original source says "Alex Bray". Now that's likely a typo (B and G are right on top of each other on a QWERTY keyboard) but we aren't really in a position to correct it, are we? Serendi ^podous 10:34, 4 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Added another source with the correct name. Serendi ^podous 10:41, 4 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Religion

We must include her opinion about the fundamental difference between magic and religion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:587:410A:7400:826:EF95:84DB:6C30 (talk) 15:35, 7 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Her view on religion vs magic is already covered in the article. Apuldram (talk) 19:39, 7 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

What religion was her previous husband, since its obviously incredibly important that her current one is an atheist — Preceding unsigned comment added by Keloran (talk • contribs) 11:47, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

The article's section on religion states that she "identifies as a Christian" and "a member of the Scottish Episcopal Church".

Neil Murray an atheist?? Did you mean anaesthetist?

The religion of her divorced husband isn't relevant to this article. Apuldram (talk) 12:21, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Oh lordy - keep the day job.Mezigue (talk) 17:31, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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In the first paragraph, "installment" is spelled incorrectly:

Rowling had overall approval on the scripts[5] and maintained creative control by serving as a producer on the final instalment.

208.81.12.35 (talk) 22:05, 7 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: According to this article, instalment is correct in British English. clpo13_(talk) 05:55, 8 April 2016 (UTC) clpo13_(talk) 05:55, 8 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Alma mater

If she did indeed study at Edinburgh as the article states could this be added to the alma mater in her infobox? Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A01:388:361:110:0:0:1:1F (talk) 17:29, 14 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Je moeder — Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.169.90.28 (talk) 09:54, 17 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

installment spelled incorrectly as instalment.

page semi-locked or i'd fix it..

Pbostley (talk) 02:30, 13 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Did you look it up? Instalment is the British spelling; no fixing is required. Rivertorch^FIRE_WATER 03:48, 13 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Not only that, but the exact same request was made (and rejected with explanation) two posts above this one. Chaheel Riens (talk) 09:13, 13 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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J.K. Rowling married Jorge Arantes in 1992, and divorced him in 1993. Please change this. I am a person who cringes when information is incorrect and nobody bothers to change it. 173.54.205.146 (talk) 21:21, 13 May 2017 (UTC) 173.54.205.146 (talk) 21:21, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Currently cited sources in the article state they separated in 1993 but did not file for divorce until late 1994 Cannolis (talk) 23:48, 13 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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a Church of Scotland congregation while writing Harry Potter.

CHANGE TO

a Scottish Episcopalian congregation while writing Harry Potter. AmySandridge (talk) 00:36, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. SparklingPessimist ^{Scream at me!} 01:04, 28 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I attended the Scottish Episcopalian congregation with J K Rowling while she was writing Harry Potter. How do I cite this? I have the Church weekly magazine, Movement. What else is needed? AmySandridge (talk) 08:34, 31 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Her brother in law, Roger Moore?

"Marriage, divorce, and single parenthood" includes this: "She wrote in many cafés, especially Nicolson's Café (owned by her brother-in-law, Roger Moore)..."
I haven't found any indication that she is related by marriage to the notable late [Roger Moore], his widow Kristina Tholstrup, or any of the other Roger Moores fortunate enough to have their own WP articles. Unless it's someone notable it is superfluous and a little confusing.
I'm sure he's a nice guy, but "her brother in law" or "sister's husband" (or whatever he is) is sufficient and his name should be removed.2602:30A:2C4A:1CB0:64B3:6653:FE1F:D4C4 (talk) 20:03, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Done I couldn't find evidence of relationsip, so have removed the comment. It can be replaced if a reliable source is found to support it. Apuldram (talk) 20:34, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

The claim was inserted in this edit. Of course, it didn't state that the Roger Moore named was the Roger Moore. Ghmyrtle (talk) 21:38, 30 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I missed that because the reference was changed. All the same, I agree with the user above that the name is superfluous. Unless her brother-in-law was indeed the Roger Moore. Apuldram (talk) 12:15, 31 August 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Middle name and 'Robert Galbraith'.

Does the 'K.' in her initials stand for anything? Why did she choose a male name as her pseudonym? Seems so wrong. Because she's female, of course.--193.163.223.192 (talk) 16:32, 18 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Revision as of 16:31, 8 October 2017 edit 193.163.223.192 (talk) →‎Middle name and 'Robert Galbraith'.: >>minor corrections ← Previous edit		Revision as of 16:32, 8 October 2017 edit undo 193.163.223.192 (talk) →‎Middle name and 'Robert Galbraith'.: Minor edit Next edit →
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	Does the 'K.' in her initials stand for anything? Why did she choose a ''male'' name as her pseudonym? Seems so wrong. Because she's ~~male~~, of course.--[[Special:Contributions/193.163.223.192\|193.163.223.192]] ([[User talk:193.163.223.192\|talk]]) 16:31, 8 October 2017 (UTC)		Does the 'K.' in her initials stand for anything? Why did she choose a ''male'' name as her pseudonym? Seems so wrong. Because she's female, of course.--[[Special:Contributions/193.163.223.192\|193.163.223.192]] ([[User talk:193.163.223.192\|talk]]) 16:32, 18 October 2017 (UTC)