
FAQ About J.K. Rowling

How did J.K. Rowling choose the pen name 'Robert Galbraith'?
J.K. Rowling chose the pen name 'Robert Galbraith' to publish her Cormoran Strike series to distance her new work from the Harry Potter brand and to ensure unbiased reception. The pseudonym combines "Robert," a name she has always liked, with "Galbraith," inspired by Robert Galbraith Heath, a figure from her childhood memories.