Fans of Diana Gabaldon

Which book?

2008-07-06T01:19:39Z

Can someone remind me which of the books has Jamie doing the sword dance in his barn? I *think* it was The Fiery Cross but it might have been A Breath of Snow and Ashes.

An Echo In The Bone

2008-07-05T15:29:03Z

Do we really have to wait another 2 years? :(

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Echo-Bone-Diana-Gabaldon/dp/0752898477/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1215271547&sr=8-9

Help Please

2008-07-04T22:47:07Z

I am in the middle of making a Brianna and Roger wallpaper, it has been nearly two years since I read all the books, can anyone remind me of the colour of Roger's eyes, and just to make sure, Brianna's are Green? I don't want to get it wrong. Thanks in advance!

Jamie Fraser Fanart

2008-07-04T08:35:25Z

Hey, everyone! I've been lurker in this community for a while (commented on a few topics) and I thought I'd share a painting of Jamie a finished recently. It didn't say anything about fan illustrations in the rules, so I'm guessing that there's nothing against it? If there is and I didn't see it, my apologies in advance.

Hope you enjoy! Obviously, comments are lovely, as well as critiques for those who would like to offer them. The only thing I ask is that you refrain from remarks like: "He doesn't look anything like I imagined him." or "You got it all wrong, he should have a shorter nose and darker hair." This is my interpretation of Jamie and I'm just sharing because hopefully some of you will appreciate my drawing or take it with a grain of salt =]

The background image is credited to a website off of Google. I have not been able to locate the original photographer, unfortunately. And I'm sorry if his plaid is incorrect, it was the best quality pattern I could find. I might paint it later if I get the chance. That said, if anyone knows of a more accurate pattern then please send it my way!

Cheers!

Raymond question

2008-07-03T13:46:32Z

I just stumbled upon an old post of mine in my journal where I'd re-read A Breath of Snow and Ashes and pondered about the part in which Mrs. Wilson miraculously resuscitates and a sin-eater comes and Claire gets a funny feeling about him. She mentions he has amber eyes and I wondered... could he possibly be Raymond, her mentor from Paris who teaches her about her gift for time-traveling? Could he have come to see how she fared? I don't really remember much from Voyager (I think she met him in Voyager...?) but did he have amber eyes? Oh, I really hope we see more of Raymond (especially if he's the limping sin-eater!) in the next book.

Actually, do you think he might make an appearance again?

Alex Kingston

2008-06-24T04:04:16Z

So, the woman I so would love to see play Clare has now played a doctor (ER), a 17th or 18th century woman (Moll Flanders), and now she's involved with time travel (Doctor Who). Seems like she's all set to play our favourite time traveling doctor in the 18th century, eh?

craighnaduhn @ 2008-06-07T11:07:00

2008-06-07T17:03:26Z

Just wondering. . .why are MY recent posts the only ones that don't have that daunting "inappropriate for minors" notation on them (other than the fact that they are all squeaky-clean and appropriate for the most innocent little lambs??)

craighnaduhn @ 2008-06-06T18:37:00

2008-06-07T00:36:22Z

Question for those who have visited Culloden Battlefield:

Did you actually see a "Fraser" clan stone? I looked, but many of the stones were so badly worn that they were illegible. On top of that, it was raining (surprise!) and we were on a tight schedule and had to get back to the tour bus on time.

I didn't have time to go through the museum, though I got pics of the statues of the Bonnie Prince and the Duke.

It was frustrating, to look forward to that adventure for so long and then to be hurried through it.

Morag

2008-06-05T17:21:51Z

Ok I read too fast, missed or forgot something. Help!?

I'm about 3/4 of the way through Fiery Cross and am confused by Morag.

Here's what I think I know:

1) She's Rogers great (times many) grandmother)
2) Her son Jemmy is the one he names his son after

Here's what I'm not sure of:

1) Is she the women he helped on the passage over to hide her sone when he looked as though he had pox?
2) If so where did he husband come from? Wasn't he dead?
3) If not and I've got her mixed up with someone else, where did he meat her?
4) Wasn't one of Jocasta's dead daughters named Morag? If so is this her? Am I supposed to know that yet?

Sorry to bug all you rabid fan types with my confused first time reader questions. :)

craighnaduhn @ 2008-06-03T17:13:00

2008-06-03T23:23:04Z

Question for fanfic (and other) writers:

I've seen input from time to time from folks who are themselves writers.

I belong to the local chapter of Romance Writers of America. In hanging out with this bunch, I read a lot of stuff by romance authors (surprise!!)

I recently won a trilogy by Nora Roberts in a raffle, and I spent the last few days reading her books. Nora is more prolific, more well-known, and more formulaic than DG.

I've been trying to analyze the differences.

What, exactly is it, that makes DG stand head and shoulders above Nora in storytelling? I know she uses a much more complex vocabulary. Her humor, mainly seen through Claire's eyes, is much funnier - and raunchier!. The progression of her narrative seems much more linear.

I'd love to hear what the rest of you have to offer about the differences between these two writers. As for me, I'll take DG any time, but Nora has sold a LOT more books.

Historic Scotland Map

2008-05-17T05:41:56Z

I'm really looking forward to my annual pilgrimage to Scotland in July. All I know for sure about this year's trip is that I'll be seeing Leonard Cohen at Edinburgh Castle on July 16, and that I will be visiting St Andrews for two or three days. Apart from that, I have nearly three weeks to play with. That being the case, my adventurous spirit has reared its wandering head, and I am thinking of striking out into the countryside on foot for at least a few days. I was wondering if any of you fine folks could recommend a truly awesome map/atlas of Scotland with lots of detail and sites of historic interest marked down? Not just standing stones and so forth, but the full history of Scotland's landscape. Anything?

An Echo In The Bone - 2

2008-05-09T10:47:15Z

As requested by Diana Gabaldon .. all excerpts posted here by myself have been removed. They are available at :

www.dianagabaldon.com

No offense was intended.

Echo In The Bone - 1

2008-05-09T10:45:17Z

As requested by Diana Gabaldon .. all excerpts posted here by myself have been removed. They are available at : www.dianagabaldon.com No offense was intended.

Help!

2008-05-05T22:36:24Z

Does anyone know if the quote Diana attributes to a contemporary of the Duke of Cumberland's is a real quotation?

It's this one:
"He created a desert and called it peace." I'm writing a paper, and it would be great to include this, but I can't if I don't cite it. I haven't found it any of the sources I have that I got from her.

Yes. That's right. I'm writing a history term paper inspired by Diana Gabaldon. :-P I'm such a nerd.

Google only turns up blogs, one of whom belongs to a totally hosed girl's MySpace, and she's dating a guy named James. It was cool to find another hoser, but not academic. Anyone?

ETA: I didn't think it was in the Outlandish Companion, but it was! And yes, Tacitus said it first, but a contemporary really did say it. I'm just going to cite the Companion--it's not academic, but that part IS nonfiction. Thanks for the quick answers!

Happy Birthday, Jamie Fraser!

2008-05-01T15:27:06Z

My friend mentioned Beltane, which reminded me that it's Jamie Fraser's birthday today. :D

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (wherever / whenever you are...)

Read along?

2008-04-18T05:00:48Z

Did the read along just kind of die?

The wait is gonna kill me!

2008-03-19T21:56:07Z

I just finished reading the entire Outlander series (I started in January)! Now what am I gonna do?!!! Someone suggested that I listen to the audio series of the books.....I'm hoping my library has the unabridged versions! I'm already jonesing for more Jamie and Claire and Bree and Roger....I don't know if I can wait patiently for "Echo"!
I'm glad to have found this community and hope to be an active member : )

craighnaduhn @ 2008-02-25T11:13:00

2008-02-25T20:36:13Z

I happened to pick up the third book in the Lord John series. It's better than reading a cereal box, I guess, but I am just NOT impressed. I didn't care for the other two, either.

I love Lord John in the Outlander books - he is a terrific character - but I just haven't been able to "connect" with him in his own books.

I wish to heck that Herself would quit fooling around with Lord John books and graphic novels and book signing tours and other such nonsense, and get along with "Echo."

By the way, I picked up on the phrase "echo in the bone" or something very similar in ABOSAA, and it had to do with Roger. Does anybody else have any idea where Herself is going with this imagery?

Motto?

2008-02-20T22:56:45Z

What was the Fraser motto? Was it Je suis prêt?

Thanks.

Hello!

2008-02-13T23:32:18Z

Hello - just thought I'd post a little intro. I've just re-read the first four books, but I still haven't read Fiery Cross or Breath of Snow and Ashes... *SHAME* I can't find FC though I know I own it... so I guess it's time for a trip to the library. Anhyway, I've been a fan of Diana Gabaldon's writing for years now, I just have to stop being lazy and read these last two - and some of her other works.

Here's a little diversion for everyone: Jacobite Ring auction article on BBC.

Cheers!

ReReading Session Outlander

2008-02-11T12:10:28Z

From now till February 17 please read chapters 12-15
It's a bit more then usual but this is because I think everyone will read the Wedding in one go

Feel free to use this post to discuss, rant or rave in the comment section

Courtesy of my paid account...

2008-02-10T13:40:14Z

I have created a syndication feed for Herself's blog. The username is dianagabaldon. Enjoy!

EDIT: I did not create this syndication. I thought I did because I didn't know what I was doing, but someone else created it and I just found it. Sorry for the confusion!

Graphic Novel Claire Icons

2008-02-10T13:40:01Z

I couldn't help myself after seeing what Claire would look like for the Outlander Graphic Novel.

I love crymeariver_ 's but I still wanted to share mine.

ReReading Session - Outlander

2008-01-21T10:11:33Z

Please remember to fill out our little poll, if you take part in this
So far I think it funny that most people are ahead, but think the reading speed should stay the same

From now until January 27 you get to read chapters 9-11

That should get you to where Jamie does not want any money from the betting done on his fight

Feel free to use this post to discuss, rant or rave in the comment section

ReReading Session

2008-01-18T12:02:27Z

I'd like to see how we are doing now that we come to the end of week three

I would also like to remember everyone that the community rules can be found on our profile page

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