Have we all heard J.K. Rowling’s latest announcement from this morning? If not, don’t fret too much; details won’t be released until later this year. The most important thing to take from the current release notice is that Jo’s plans are to direct her next venture(s) at adults.
Seems like an epic challenge for the world-renown author who inspires millions of children to enjoy books.
My life in a nutshell is about living through imagination. I eat it, breathe it, and desire most of all to spread the wealth it carries. This is why I not only chose a career as a writer, but choose to keep my interests within the middle grade/young adult genres. There’s something special about books for younger audiences that I rarely find in stories for adults. A magical recipe, if you will. Rowling is amongst those few who has the proper ingredients.
That’s why I respect the universe Rowling has created with such depth, and why I have faith in her new direction. Harry Potter was originally targeted for children, but it has also captured the minds of many adults. That alone reassures me that while she’s finished with Harry’s world ["for now"], the essence of her writing will continue to flourish.
It’s the people who never grow up who have the most fun, know the secret to health and longevity, touch lives, and inspire others to do the same. Rowling is one of these people. Her characters and her writing reflect this, and she’s likely not one to shut off that trait to “cater” to adults.
Frankly, no one should. Do you agree?
