# data[].attributes.body
JK Rowling was born as Joanne Rowling in July 31, 1965 in Yate, England.

# data[].attributes.body
Growing up, Rowling had a tough life at home. Her mother was sick for a long time and J.K. didn't get along well with her father. This drove J.K. to read more books and write her own stories which she would read to her little sister, Dianne.

# data[].attributes.body
Rowling attended Exeter University in 1982 where her teachers felt she was a good student in her English and literature classes, but not amazing. (Surprising to hear about the author of the Harry Potter books!).

# data[].attributes.body
Joanne Rowling is best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the best-selling book series till date. She used the pen name “J.K. Rowling” on being asked by her publishers, who thought that young boys might not want to read a book written by a woman. Despite this, the most interesting facts about Rowling’s life go well beyond her name and fame.

# data[].attributes.body
J.K. Rowling has been married to Dr Neil Murray since 2001. They live in Edinburgh with their son, David (born 2003) and daughter, Mackenzie (born 2005).

# data[].attributes.body
Rowling cites Jane Austen as her favourite author and a major influence. ... '" The Harry Potter series is known for its twist endings, and Rowling has stated that, "I have never set up a surprise ending in a Harry Potter book without knowing I can never, and will never, do it anywhere near as well as Austen did in Emma."