Pottermore and The Magic Quill Blow Up Twitter (and Change Potterhead Sleep Patterns)

If you start to notice more people sleeping during the middle of the day, pulling over to take naps at rest stops, drowsily blabbering in Parseltongue… you very likely have stumbled across a (fellow) Potterhead who was up all night trying to be among the proud 1,000,000 who will participate as a Beta tester for J.K. Rowling’s new Pottermore project. What? You think 1,000,000 sounds like a lot?

In terms of Potter fans, that’s just a tip of the Sorting Hat. These fans are from around the world, so those who aren’t on UK time have had to revamp their sleeping habits in order to take on the Magic Quill challenge and discover their new magical name. We seriously advise bosses to give workers the week off (with pay), because this will be going on through August 6th (and who knows what’s to happen after that!).

Diary of a Potter Paperback

EDIT ALERT: The paperback is NOW AVAILABLE through our eStore. Click here for instant, easy, secure, Amazon-affiliated shopping experience.

Kids! (yes adults, that means you too!) We are working our tucheses off trying to finish the paperback version of Diary of a Harry Potter Addict. It should be available in a week via Amazon (and heck, you can also ask your local bookstores to order it – support the stores!). It’s super cute, reverent, user friendly, will fit EZ into your purse or bathroom magazine rack. For Harry Potter fans showing signs of Potter withdrawal, this book will be an essential part of your recovery program. It also makes a great gift. Lovin’ you all for your support – mahalo!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Carmageddon

Photo by Toni Wells

There have been some strange occurrences going on in the world recently, from disastrous oil spills, earthquakes, solar flares, massive animals deaths, floods, and nuclear accidents. With 2012 approaching, many fear armageddon is upon us. Fact is, people in Los Angeles may experience it sooner rather than later, as we are going to be witness to one of the most powerful alignments of the stars, when the Harry Potter premiere coincides with the closure for repairs of the 405 freeway; what is being referred to as carmageddon.

The massive closure is putting a somewhat ironic spin on the Harry Potter poster tagline “it all ends 07.15.11” since chances are you may find it a challenge to get yourself to a decent movie theatre in order to watch it end. Were you planning on watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 in 3D or IMAX? Pop that cinematic balloon dream. What Los Angeles-based Harry Potter fans have to look forward to this weekend is nothing less than the 8th Horcrux; the one no one knew existed.

As usual, Potter fans are going to have to rely on creativity, magic spells, a sword of Gryffindor perhaps… Good luck!

Diary of a Harry Potter Addict Book Now Available

The new book, Diary of a Harry Potter Addict is out now! Available at Amazon, iBookstore, and B&N with more online retailers to be added soon.

PAPERBACK EDITION COMING JULY 21st to AMAZON.

A humorous take on a serious issue, Diary of a Harry Potter Addict captures the struggles of an anonymous Harry Potter fan coming to grips with life post-Deathly Hallows. Part diary, part clinical narrative, the book spans several years in the character’s life, from the moment they first pick up Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone through their exploration of ways in which to manage – and eventually make the most of – their chronic Harry Potter addiction.

Utilizing diary entries, original artwork and interviews with members of the International Quidditch Association and the Harry Potter Alliance, the book offers alternative ways to ease the pain of saying good-bye to old friends and goes great with a swig of Butterbeer.

“An essential part of any respectable Harry Potter collection… A national treasure.” –Antiques Roadshow

“Not good. BRILLIANT!” -Rupert Grint (as Ron Weasley)

“A very interesting literary approach to the subject of Harry Potter Series End Disorder (HPSED)… These women are dangerous.” –Dr. Juana Fuchenstein, DFA

“I laughed… I found it a loving tribute to the fanbase and the running dialogue is great. I need to mention that the cover is awesome!” -Josh Guerrero, ETS

Anonymous Potter Addicts Meetings

Don’t you wish these were held in your town?