JK Rowling has blasted three trans activists for trying to 'intimidate' her after they posted a picture of her address on social media.
The author, 56, has been accused of transphobia in recent months and is a notable absence from the upcoming Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion. The row was sparked when Rowling mocked an online article which used the words 'people who menstruate' instead of 'women'.
In the latest chapter, three activists stood outside Rowling's Edinburgh home while holding pro-trans signs last Friday.
The author's address was clearly visible in the background of a photo of the activists, that was shared widely on Twitter.
Hitting out at the trio, Rowling accused them of 'doxxing' her and trying to intimade her for 'speaking up for women's sex-based rights'. She named them as Holly Stars, Georgia Frost and Richard Energy.
She also revealed that she has received so many death threats over the trans row that she could 'paper the house with them'.
Holly Stars later posted a statement on social media saying they had removed the photo after being inundated with abuse.
Three activists stood outside JK Rowling's Edinburgh home while holding pro-trans signs last Friday
Hitting out at the trio, Rowling accused them of 'doxxing' her and trying to intimade her for 'speaking up for women's sex-based rights'. She named them as Holly Stars, Georgia Frost and Richard Energy
Addressing the activists, Rowling tweeted today: 'Last Friday, my family's address was posted on Twitter by three activist actors who took pictures of themselves in front of our house, carefully positioning themselves to ensure that our address was visible
'I want to say a massive thank you to everybody who reported the image to @TwitterSupport. Your kindness and decency made all the difference to my family and me. I'd also like to thank @PoliceScotland for their support and assistance in this matter
'Over the last few years I've watched, appalled, as women like Allison Bailey, Raquel Sanchez, Marion Miller, Rosie Duffield, Joanna Cherry, Julie Bindel, Rosa Freedman, Kathleen Stock and many, many others, including women who have no public profile but who've contacted me to relate their experiences, have been subject to campaigns of intimidation which range from being hounded on social media, the targeting of their employers, all the way up to doxing and direct threats of violence, including rape.
'None of these women are protected in the way I am. They and their families have been put into a state of fear and distress for no other reason than that they refuse to uncritically accept that the socio-political concept of gender identity should replace that of sex.
'I have to assume that @IAmGeorgiaFrost, @hollywstars and @Richard_Energy_ thought doxxing me would intimidate me out of speaking up for women's sex-based rights.
'They should have reflected on the fact that I've now received so many death threats I could paper the house with them, and I haven't stopped speaking out. Perhaps – and I'm just throwing this out there – the best way to prove your movement isn't a threat to women, is to stop stalking, harassing and threatening us.'
In response, Holly Stars wrote: 'Yesterday we posted a picture we took at JK Rowling’s house.
'While we stand by the photo, since posting it we have received an overwhelming amount of serious and threatening transphobic messages so have decided to take the photo down. #transrightsarehumanrights. Love to our trans siblings.'
The post was signed 'G, Richard, Holly'.
Holly Stars is a popular drag queen with her own Amazon Prime series. She is also a stand-up comedian, comedy writer, cabaret host and seen as one of the UK's most popular drag talents.
She is the writer and star of west end show Death Drop, currently embarking on its first UK tour and also produces and presents a monthly Soho cabaret.
Richard Energy, one of the other activists, is a drag king and comedian who performs across London. He has appeared in several contests and is
