It's been 21 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first released in the UK. Photo / AP
Twenty-one years ago, a single mum living on welfare penned a story on a train which would go on to become one of the best-selling books of all time.
But publishers were doubtful about the idea of J.K. Rowling's wizardry world.
After receiving "loads" of rejections, Bloomsbury — a publishing house in London — finally gave Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone the green light in 1997, paying the author a £2500 (NZ$4,818) advance, and printing just 500 copies. Read More...
Heather Tesch is a TV Personality, meteorologist, author, and animal lover. She has worked in various TV stations as a weather reporter. Read on to know all the details of her life.
Here is everything you need to know about the journalist, including details about her career and personal life.
Profile summaryName: Heather TeschDate of birth: 2nd May 1967Place of birth: Atlanta, USAHeather Tesch age: 53 yearsNationality: AmericanEthnicity: WhiteMarital status: marriedChildren: 2Height: 5 feet and 2 inchesHair color: Light brownProfession: JournalistNet worth: $1 millionHeather Tesch biographyHeather Tesch was born on 2nd May 1967 in Buffalo, Minnesota. Read More...
New mum Hilaria Baldwin, who is married to Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin, has showed off her incredible post-baby figure in an Instagram photo.The yoga teacher, who gave birth to daughter Carmen in August, has no doubt turned to the form of exercise she knows best in order to regain her pre-pregnancy figure.The 29-year-old performs an impressive headstand for the beach photo wearing bright pink ruched bikini bottoms and a black bandeau top. Read More...