A new special entitled J.K Rowling: Life After Potter .is set to air on ABC1 in Australia at 8pm on September 27th, the day her new book The Casual Vacancy is released. Jennifer Byrne will be interviewing Jo as one of the few in her press tour.

“This key interview will be a fantastic opportunity to learn more about J K Rowling’s creative process,” said Matt Hoy, Hachette sales and marketing director. “The evolution of her new novel will be all the more exciting in Jennifer’s hands, given her well-known passion for books and reading.”

Katrina Sedgwick, ABC TV head of arts, said the interview will explore the author’s new novel, as well as her past success. “We are thrilled that Jennifer has been invited to do this interview and has the opportunity talk to J K in depth,” she said.

“This is J K’s first venture into the world of adult fiction and Jennifer will explore what new challenges she has faced in talking to this new audiences. The influence and impact of J K Rowling has been profound in bringing millions of children into the world of literature.”