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QOTD for Friday, March 30, 2012 --

LollyS, 02:55:20 03/30/12 Fri
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 40, Duncan’s Secret. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

He put an arm round my waist and swung me off my feet, turning round so that his back was to the house, screening me with his body. His long fingers deftly ruffled up the skirt of my gown, then the two petticoats beneath, and even more deftly, slid between my bare legs.

“Hush,” he murmured in my ears. “Ye dinna want folk to hear, do ye?”

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Friday Fun Facts -- Karen Henry, 03:28:25 03/30/12 Fri
This week's Friday Fun Facts are up on my blog here.

Hope you enjoy them, and please stop by next week for more!

Karen

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Sharing Traits --

LadyStormwing, 20:44:45 03/29/12 Thu
If this is the wrong board for this, mods, please feel free to move it. I had a LOT of extra "think" time on my hands at work today and found myself wondering about the characters and their predominate traits...Claire's compassionate ruthlessness, elder Ian's humor, Roger's loyalty, Jamie's sense of responsibility, Bree's desire to both please her parents and forge her own path, Lord John's wit, and wondering who I was most like.

Who do you reflect the most? Not necessarily your favorite, but the one most like you?

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New cover art for the Lord John books! -- Karen Henry, 16:25:58 03/29/12 Thu
Random House, Diana's US publisher, released the new cover art for BOTB today. And Diana posted pictures of the new covers for PRIVATE MATTER and HAND OF DEVILS on Compuserve.

The new covers are beautiful, much better than the "eyes", and they will make a great matched set with SCOTTISH PRISONER.

Details, including links to the pictures, are on my blog here.

Karen

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QOTD for Wednesday, March 28, 2012 --

LollyS, 17:26:04 03/27/12 Tue
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 39, In Cupid’s Grove. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

One thought of bodies under bushes, and his mind had presented him with a blindingly indecent vision of Claire, lying sprawled and laughing under one, breasts falling out of her gown and the dead leaves and dry grass the same colors as her rumpled skirts and the curly brown hair between her – He choked the thought off abruptly, bowing cordially to old Mrs. Alderdyce, the Judge’s mother.

“Your servant, ma’am.”

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QOTD for Thursday, March 29, 2012 --

LollyS, 18:19:07 03/28/12 Wed
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 40, Duncan’s Secret. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

My eyes popped open a few moments later.

“Don’t stop!” I said, disbelieving. “Not now, for God’s sake!”

He grinned down at me, stepping back and letting his kilt fall in to place. His face was flushed a ruddy bronze with effort, and his chest heaved under his shirt ruffles.

He grinned maliciously, and wiped a sleeve across his forehead.

“I’ll gie ye the rest when I’m ninety-six, aye?”

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The Fiery Cross made it to Round 2 in the audible.com contest. Vote for Fiery Cross!! https://www.audible.com/tournament/?ie=UTF8&ref_=pe_150490_23255840 -- Mandee, 17:09:12 03/28/12 Wed
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FIERY CROSS in Audible's Tournament of Audiobooks, Round 2 -- Karen Henry, 13:55:04 03/27/12 Tue
Round 2 of Audible.com's Tournament of Audiobooks has started! Please take a moment to vote for THE FIERY CROSS.

Voting in this round ends April 2nd.

Thanks!

Karen

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QOTD for Sunday, March 25, 2012. --

LollyS, 18:12:55 03/24/12 Sat
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 39, In Cupid’s Grove. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

It wasn’t only the birds, I thought, amused. A certain sense of rising sap suffused the whole gathering. Glancing up at the terrace, I could see young women clustered, tittering and gossiping in small groups like hens, while the men strode oh-so-casually up and down in front of them, gaudy as peacocks in their party clothes. I wouldn’t be surprised if at least a few engagements resulted from this celebration – and a few pregnancies as well. Sex was in the air; I could smell it, under the heady fragrances of spring flowers and cooking food.

The sense of melancholy had quit left me, though I still had a strong urge to find Jamie.

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QOTD for Tuesday, March 27, 2012 --

LollyS, 18:56:28 03/26/12 Mon
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 39, In Cupid’s Grove. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

“Good,” Jamie said, in tones of satisfaction. “We’ve a priest, then, and a bride. Two of three – that’s progress. Here, Sassenach, wait a bit – your hair’s coming down.” He traced the line of a fallen curl slowly down my back, and I obligingly let the shawl fall back from my shoulders.

Jamie put up the curl again, with a skill born of long practice, then kissed me gently on the nape of the neck, making my shiver. He wasn’t immune to the prevailing airs of spring, either.

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QOTD for Monday, March 26, 2012. --

LollyS, 17:50:25 03/25/12 Sun
The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 39, In Cupid’s Grove. Copyright © 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

“Why, Mrs. Fraser.” A light voice broke in on my thoughts, and I looked round to find Phillip Wylie at my elbow. “Whatever can you be thinking, my dear? You look positively…feral.” He took my hand and lowered his voice, baring his own fairly decent teeth in a suggestive smile.

“I am not your dear.” I said with some acerbity, jerking my hand out of his. “And as for feral, I’m surprised no one has bitten you in the backside yet.”

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QOTD for Saturday, March 24, 2012. The following quote is taken from An Echo In The Bone by Diana Gabaldon. Chapter 11, Transverse Lie. Copyright 20009 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- Shel, 21:43:08 03/23/12 Fri
"Do that again," he whispered in her ear. "Make that noise again for me."

She made a better one, one he'd never heard before, and jerked under him, quivering and whimpering.

He pulled out the finger and guddled her, light and quick, all along the slick deep parts, feeling his own cock under his fingers, big and slippery, stretching her ...

He made a terrible noise himself-like a dying cow-but was too happy to be shamed.

"Ye're no verra peaceful, Sassenach," he murmured a moment later, breathing in the smell of musk and new life. "But I like ye fine."

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QOTD for Friday, March 23, 2012 The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon. Chapter 66, The Dark Rises. Copyright 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- Shel, 04:30:41 03/23/12 Fri
"It's a great comfort," he said at last, "to see the sun come up and go down. When I dwelt in the cave, when I was in prison, it gave me hope, to see the light come and go, and know that the world went about its business."

He was looking out the window, toward the blue distance where the sky darkened toward infinity. His throat moved a little as he swallowed.

"It gives me the same feeling, Sassenach," he said, "to hear ye rustling about in your surgery, rattling things and swearin' to yourself." He turned his head, then, to look at me, and his eyes held the depths of the coming night.

"If ye were no longer there - or somewhere -" he said very softly, "then the sun would no longer come up or go down." He lifted my hand and kissed it, very gently.

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Friday Fun Facts -- Karen Henry, 03:27:36 03/23/12 Fri
This week's Friday Fun Facts are now up on my blog, Outlandish Observations. If you like OUTLANDER trivia, or learning odd or unusual facts about Diana's books, I think you'll enjoy these. Please come back next week for more! :-)

Karen

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QOTD for Thursday, March 22, 2012. The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright 1997 by Dian Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- Shel, 03:57:30 03/22/12 Thu
We had known each other only a few months since my return. Each touch, each word was still at once tinged with memory and new with rediscovery. What would happen when we were thoroughly accustomed to each other, living day by day in a routine of mundane tasks?

"Will ye grow tired of me, do ye think?" he murmured. "Once we're settled?"

"I was wondering the same thing about you."

"No," he said, and I could hear the smile in his voice. "That I willna, Sassenach."

"How do you know?" I asked.

"I didn't," he pointed out. "Before. We were wed three years, and I wanted ye as much on the last day as the first. More, maybe." he added...

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QOTD for Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The following quote is taken from Voyager from Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 44, Forces of Nature Copyright 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- Shel, 18:31:15 03/20/12 Tue
"Each time, I left your bed as hungry as ever I came to it. It takes no more to ready me now than the scent of your hair brushing past my face, or the feel of your thigh against mine when we sit to eat. And to see ye stand on deck, wi' the wind pressing your gown tight to your body ..."

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly as he looked at me. I could see the pulse beat strong in the hollow of his throat, his skin flushed with wind and desire.

"There are moments, Sassenach, when for one copper penny, I'd have ye on the spot, back against the mast and your skirts about your waist, and devil take the bloody crew!"

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Question about Jemmy from Drums -- Sharon, 03:01:48 03/20/12 Tue
Hi everyone,
I have a question from Drums of Autumn.... When Roger and Brianna are deciding what to name the baby, they discuss the name Jeremiah, or Jemmy. Roger remembers the baby from the Gloriana and asks Claire what was "the name of the changeling's wife". She responds that it was Morag, who was the woman he helped on the ship with the sick baby. Who was Jemmy? The baby's father? Didn't the changeling die and was replaced by Duncan's son, William Buckleigh? I am confused...
Thanks!!
Sharon

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I might be wrong but the way I remember it is Buck was Morag's husband and the baby's father, as well as Duncan and Gellie's son. The baby was named Jeremiah, which was a common and recurring name in the family, I guess from Morag's line. Roger's father was Jeremiah also. (NT) -- jayn, 04:57:35 03/20/12 Tue
- Right--Buck was the "changeling." Dougal gave him to a couple who had lost a baby, and they just gave him the name of the baby they had lost. Morag and Buck's son was Jeremiah/Jemmy. Roger's name is Roger Jeremiah. Roger's Dad was Jeremiah, whom they called Jerry. So Roger and Brianna's son was also named Jeremiah, but called Jemmy. (NT) -- Jae-the-Girl, 11:47:57 03/20/12 Tue
  - Ahhh! I get it! -- Sharon, 13:58:50 03/20/12 Tue

QOTD for Tuesday, March 20, 2012. The following quote is taken from Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon. Chapter 17, Possession. Copyright 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- Shel, 04:59:54 03/20/12 Tue
My eyes were so full of tears that I couldn't see his face clearly; couldn't see if he wept as well. His arms went tight around me and the damp heat of him engulfed me like the breath of a monsoon.

"Claire, ye do kill me, knife or no," he whispered, face buried in my hair.

He bent and picked me up, carrying me to the bed. He sank to his knees, laying me amid the rumpled quilts.

"You'll lie wi' me now," he said quietly. "And I shall use ye as I must. And if you'll have your revenge for it, then take it and welcome, for my soul is yours, in all the black corners of it."

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QOTD for Monday, March 19, 2012 -- Shel, 19:30:28 03/18/12 Sun
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Chapter 31, Quarter Day. Copyright @ 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

"I was born for you," I said simply, and held out my arms to him.

"Ye know," he observed, letting go at last, "you've never said it."

"Neither have you."

"I have. The day after we came. I said I wanted you more than anything."

"And I said that loving and wanting weren't necessarily the same thing," I countered.

He laughed. "Perhaps you're right, Sassenach." He smoothed the hair from my face and kissed my brow. "I wanted ye from the first I saw ye - but I loved ye when you wept in my arms and let me comfort you, that first time at Leoch."

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Audible is doing head to head competitions. The Fiery Cross is one of the contenders. Vote for our beloved author in this competition. https://www.audible.com/tournament -- Mandee, 02:44:49 03/18/12 Sun
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QOTD for Sunday, March 18, 2012 -- Shel, 05:51:38 03/18/12 Sun
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 25, Thou Shalt Not Suffer A Witch To Live Copyright 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

"Because," I said, "I bloody well can't do without you, Jamie Fraser, and that's all about it. Now where are you taking me?"

Jamie twisted in his saddle to look back up the slope.

"I prayed all the way up that hill yesterday," he said softly. "Not for you to stay; I didna think that would be right. I prayed I'd be strong enough to send ye away." He shook his head, still gazing up the hill, a faraway look in his eyes.

"I said 'Lord, if I've never had courage in my life before, let me have it now. Let me be brave enough not to fall on my knees and beg her to stay.'" He pulled his eyes away from the cottage and smiled briefly at me.

"Hardest thing I ever did, Sassenach."

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QOTD for Saturday, March 17, 2012 -- LynnC, 19:12:42 03/16/12 Fri
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 3, "The Man in the Wood." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

He shrugged, and stopped short with a mild grunt of pain. "I felt it go in, but I couldna tell how bad it was; it was didna hurt that much."
"Is it hurting now?:
"It is," he said, shortly.
"Good," I said, completely provoked. "You deserve it. Maybe that will teach you to go haring round the countryside kidnapping young women and k-killing people, and..." I felt myself ridiculously close to tears and stopped, fighting for control.
Dougal was growing impatient with this conversation. "Well, can ye keep one foot on each side of the horse, man?"
"He can't go anywhere!" I protested indignantly. "He ought to be in hospital! Certainly he can't--"
My protests as usual, went completely ignored.
"Can ye ride?" Dougal repeated
"Aye, if ye'll take the lassie off my chest and fetch me a clean shirt."

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A new excerpt -- Carmen, 00:43:51 03/17/12 Sat

For all the excerpt readers out here, Diana has posted a longer one from WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART’S BLOOD on CompuServe.

Link as always on the Excerpt Board

I promise, you will enjoy this one :o)

Carmen

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QOTD for Friday, March 16, 2012 -- LynnC, 17:30:18 03/15/12 Thu
The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 27, "Up in Flames." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

"What the bloody, stinking hell d'ye mean by that, ye whelp?" he shouted. He moved menacingly toward Young Ian, who took an involuntary step backward and sat down quite suddently as his calves met the edge of the sofa.
"Her," he said, startled into monosyllables. He pointed at me, to make it clear. "Her! You deceivin' my mam wi' this filthy whore, that's what I mean!"
Ian fetched his son a clout over the ear that knocked him sprawling on the sofa.
"Ye great clot!" he said scandalized. "A fine way to speak o' your auntie Claire, to say nothing o' me and your mam!"
"Aunt?" Young Ian gawped at me from the cusions, looking so like a nestling begging for food that I burst out laughing despite myself.

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I thought you all might enjoy this blog post on M. Clifford's site. (He wrote The Book a fabulous book about the Great Recycling.) It's Henry Miller's 11 "Commandments" for writing. Take a look and see how many fit Herself. :) (And thank goodness she doesn't follow Law 1!!) CLICKIT . -- Lady_Jane, 09:51:38 03/14/12 Wed
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Well, I guess whatever works for HIM should work for everyone, right? *snort* (NT) -- JustGina, 07:28:12 03/16/12 Fri

QOTD for Thursday, March 15, 2012 -- LynnC, 19:16:08 03/14/12 Wed
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 26, "The Laird's Return." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

The voices of Jamie and his sister had risen while I waited outside. The windows were open to the warm weather, and the disputants were quite audible from the arbor, though not all the words were clear.

"Interfering, nosy bitch!" came Jamie's voice, loud on the soft evening air.

"Havena the decency to..." His sister's reply was lost in a sudden breeze.

The newcomer nodded easily toward the house.

"Ah, Jamie's home, then."

I nodded in reply, not sure whether I should introduce myself. It didn't matter, for the young man smiled and inclined his head to me.

"I'm Ian Murray, Jenny's husband. An I imagine ye'll be...ah..."

"The Sassenach wench Jamie's married," I finished for him.

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re-reading ABSOAA, I'm where Richard Brown and the Fisher-folk march Jamie and Claire off to 'trial' for Malva's murder. The only person who acted to save them was Tom Christie. I find this one of the most disturbing events in all the books. The Presbyters had been given land, food, taught new skills, ministered to by Roger and Claire, but they turned against a man they knew from their personal experience to be honorable. I find it chilling. This has happened throughout history at time of war and still is happening today Bosnia, Sunni-Shia. It breaks my heart, or maybe it hardens my heart. The scenes are very tough to read. -- swarl, 07:26:46 03/14/12 Wed
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QOTD for Wednesday, March 14, 2012 -- LynnC, 18:02:23 03/13/12 Tue
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 15, "Revelations of the Bridal Chamber." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

"You are not going to hurt me," I said impatiently. "And if you did, I wouldn't mind." Seeing puzzled incomprehension on his face, I decided to show him what I meant.
"What are you doing?" he asked, shocked.
"Just what it looks like. Hold still." After a few moments, I began to use my teeth, pressing progressively harder until he drew in his breath with a sharp hiss. I stopped.
"Did I hurt you? I asked.
"Yes. A little." He sounded half-strangled.
"Do you want me to stop?"
"No!"
I went on, being deliberately rough, until he suddenly convulsed, with a groan that sounded as though I had torn his heart out by the roots. He lay back, quivering and breathing heavily. He muttered something in Gaelic, eyes closed.
"What did you say?"
"I said," he answered, opening his eyes, "I thought my heart was going to burst."

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For those of you that might have missed it ... --

JustGina, 10:12:12 03/13/12 Tue
Here's a FANTASTIC interview with Diana: Interview from The Author's Road

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Wow. Thanks for posting! (NT) -- AngieLass, 08:12:14 03/14/12 Wed

QOTD for Tuesday, March 13, 2012 -- LynnC, 18:18:44 03/12/12 Mon
The following quote is taken from Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 36, "Prestonpans." Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

Jamie pulled both my hands behind me, and, yanking off my belt, used it to bind them securely behind my back. Taking the cloak from Ross, he swirled it around my shoulders and fastened it carefully. Stepping back, he bowed ironically to me, then turned to face his captive.

"You have my word that the lady will be safe from my advances," he said. The note in his voice could have been due to the strain of anger and frustrated lust; I recognized it as the agonized restraint of an overwhelming impulse to laugh, and could cheerfully have killed him.

Face like stone, the boy gave the required information, speaking in brief syllables.

His name was William Grey, second son of Viscount Melton.

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QOTD for Monday, March 12, 2011 -- LynnC, 17:57:49 03/11/12 Sun
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 2, "Standing Stones." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

The wing chair nearest the windows looked suitable, but as I reached to turn it toward the desk, I discovered that it was already occupied. The inhabitant, a small boy with a shcok of glossy black hair, was curled up in the depths of the chair, sound asleep.

"Roger!" The vicar, coming to assist me, was as surprised as I. The boy, startled out of sleep, shot bolt upright, wide eyes the color of moss.

"Now what are you up to in here, you young scamp?" The vicar was scolding affectionately. "Oh, fell asleep reading the comic papers again?" He scooped up the brightly colored pages and handed them to the lad. "Run along now Roger, I have business with the Randalls. Oh, wait, I've forgotten to introduce you--Mrs. Randall, this is my son, Roger."

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QOTD for Sunday, March 11, 2012 -- LynnC, 17:31:43 03/10/12 Sat
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 3, "The Man in the Wood." Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

There was a sudden whoosh from above, followed immediately by a blur before my eyes and a dull thud. Captain Randall was on the ground at my feet under a heaving mass that looked like a bundle of old plaid rags. A brown, rocklike fist rose out of the mass and descended with considerable force, meeting decisively with some bony protuberance, by the sound of th resultant crack. The Captain's struggling legs, shiny in tall brown boots, relaxed qute suddenly.
I found myself staring into a pair of sharp black eyes. The sinewy hand that had temporarily distracted the Captain's unwelcome attentions was attached like a limpet to my forearm.
"And who the hell are you?" I said in astonishment.

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QOTD for Saturday, March 10, 2012 --

LisaW, 23:08:50 03/09/12 Fri
The following quote is taken from Dragonfly In Amber by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 43 “Falkirk”. Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All
rights reserved.

  ” ”Weel, grieve for me and ye will, Dougal,” he said, when he’d finished.
“And I’m glad for it. But ye canna grieve ‘til I be deid, can ye? I would die by
your hand, mo caraidh, not in the hands of the strangers.”
  Dougal jerked, and Jamie and I exchanged appalled glances behind his back.
  ”Rupert . . .” Dougal began helplessly, but Rupert interrupted him,
clasping his hand and shaking it gently.
  ”You are my chief, man, and it’s your duty,” he whispered. “Come now.
Do it now. This dying hurts me, Dougal, and I would have it over.” “

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Friday Fun Facts -- Karen Henry, 03:29:45 03/09/12 Fri
This week's Friday Fun Facts have been posted on my blog, here. If you like OUTLANDER trivia or learning odd or unusual facts about the books, I think you'll enjoy these. Please stop by next week for more!

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QOTD for Friday, March 9, 2012 --

LisaW, 23:02:35 03/08/12 Thu
The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 71 “Circle’s Close”. Copyright (c) 1997 by Diana Gabaldon. All
rights reserved.

  ”But you’re a priest, Reg, if not a Catholic—and more importantly,
you’re my friend. You needn’t reply to this; I don’t suppose
a reply is possible. But you can listen. One of your great gifts,
listening. Had I told you that before?
  I’m delaying, though I don’t know why I should. Best have it
out.
  You’ll recall the favor I asked you a few years ago—about the
gravestones at St. Kilda’s? Kind friend that you are, you never
asked, but it’s time I should tell you why.”

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OUTLANDER Around the World -- Karen Henry, 16:03:12 03/08/12 Thu
Here's something special that I've been working on for the past couple of weeks:

OUTLANDER Around the World

This is an interactive map that shows all the countries where Diana's books have been published, along with the OUTLANDER or CROSS STITCH covers for each country. It was a fun project and I hope you enjoy it!

Many thanks to Susan Leidy, aka "Sooz", for the idea, and to Carmen for letting me use the pictures from her cover gallery.

Please try it out and let me know what you think!

Karen

blogging at Outlandish Observations

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QOTD for Thursday, March 8, 2012 --

LisaW, 22:40:40 03/07/12 Wed
The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 3 “The Minister’s Cat”. Copyright (c) 1997 by Diana Gabaldon. All
rights reserved.

  ””A-hem,” said a loud voice near Brianna’s elbow. She swung
away from Roger, revealing Gayle, who smiled angelically up at
him under blond bangs, and waved like a child going bye-bye.
  ”Hell-ooo,” she said. “You must be Roger, because if you’re
not, Roger’s sure in for a shock when he shows up, isn’t he?”
  She looked him up and down with obvious approval.
  ”All that, and you play the guitar, too?”
  Brianna hadn’t even noticed the case he had dropped. He
stooped and picked it up, swinging it over his shoulder.
  ”Well, that’s my bread and butter, this trip.” He said. With a
smile at Gayle, who clutched a hand to her heart in simulated ecstasy.”

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QOTD for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 --

LisaW, 22:13:04 03/06/12 Tue
The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 2 "In Which We Meet A Ghost". Copyright (c) 1997 by Diana Gabaldon. All
rights reserved.

" "Before. We were wed three years,
and I wanted ye as much on the last day as the first. More,
maybe," he added softly, thinking, as I was, of the last time we
had made love before he sent me through the stones.
  I leaned down and kissed him. He tasted clean and fresh, faintly
scented with the pungency of sex.
  "I did too."
  "Then dinna trouble yourself about it, Sassenach, and neither
will I." He stroked my hair, smoothing damp curls off my fore-
head. "I could know ye all my life, I think, and always love you." "

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QOTD for Sunday, March 4, 2012 --

LisaW, 21:36:42 03/03/12 Sat
The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 29 "More Honesty". Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana
Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

  " "Oh, aye, we're familiar," Jamie said, laughing. "Ian's father was the factor
for Lallybroch, like Ian is now. On a number of occasions during my reckless
youth, I've found myself standing elbow to elbow with Mr. Murray there,
explaining to one or other of our respective fathers how appearances can be
deceiving, or failing that, why circumstances alter cases."
  "And failin' that," said Ian, "I've found myself on the same number of
occasions, bent over a fence rail alongside Mr. Fraser there, listenin' to him yell
his heid off while waitin' for my own turn."
  "Never!" replied Jamie indignantly. "I never yelled."
  "Ye call it what ye like, Jamie," his friend answered, "but ye were awful loud." "

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QOTD for Tuesday, March 6, 2012 --

LisaW, 21:47:16 03/05/12 Mon
The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 58 "Masque of the Red Death". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

  ""May I introduce my husband?" I turned to wave at Jamie, who had been
detained in animated conversation with the admiral, but who was now ad-
vancing toward us, accompanied by Mr. Willoughby.
  I turned back to find the Governor gone green as a gooseberry. He stared
from Jamie to me, and back again, pale as though confronted by twin specters.
  Jamie came to a stop beside me, and inclined his head graciously toward
the Governor.
  "John," he said softly. "It's good to see ye, man."
  The Governor's mouth opened and shut without making a sound.
  "Let us make an opportunity to speak, a bit later," Jamie murmured."

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QOTD for Monday, March 5, 2012 --

LisaW, 22:07:49 03/04/12 Sun
The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 20 "Diagnosis" Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

  ""No," I assured him. "A sexist male chauvinist answer is basically what I
want."
  "Oh, okay. As long as we're straight, then." He resumed his perusal,
squinting closely as I stood up straight.
  "Skinny white broad with too much hair, but a great ass," he said at last.
"Nice tits, too," he added, with a cordial nod. "That what you want to
know?"
  "Yes," I said, relaxing my rigid posture. "That's exactly what I wanted to
know. It isn't the sort of question you can ask just anybody."
  He pursed his lips in a silent whistle, then threw back his head and roared
with delight.
  "Lady Jane! You've got you a man!" "

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Hey, Gang! Don't forget that the Broch Talk poll is up now! --

Judie, 19:37:43 03/04/12 Sun
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It's a little trivia game so give it a try. :)

Judie

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PS - running out of quoters................. Give me a shout via e-mail: Click on "contact forum admin" above and put Quote in the subject line. Let me know what weeks DO NOT work for you. Make sure to include your address. Don't post here - it's easier if you e-mail me. Thanks. :D (NT) -- Judie, 19:38:16 03/04/12 Sun

To Carmen - about the cover gallery -- Karen Henry, 08:15:38 03/04/12 Sun
Hi Carmen,

I have a question about your cover gallery. I posted a message to you on Compuserve today, but I wasn't sure if you check that site very often. I have an idea for a project that involves your cover gallery. Please email me at Karen.L.Henry@gmail.com and I'll send you more details.

Thanks,
Karen

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QOTD for Saturday, March 3, 2012 -- CarolSR, 17:15:52 03/02/12 Fri
The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 124, Property Of The King. Copyright (c) 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

“Ye can at least promise me the victory,” he said, but his voice held the whisper of a question. “Yes,” I said, and touched his face. I sounded choked, and my vision blurred. “Yes, I can promise that. This time.” No mention made of what that promise spared, of the things I could not guarantee. Not life, not safety, not home, nor family; not law or legacy. Just the one thing—or maybe two. “The victory,” I said. “And that I will be with you ‘til the end.”

He closed his eyes for a moment. Snowflakes pelted down, melting as they struck his face, sticking for an instant, white on his lashes. Then he opened his eyes and looked at me. “That is enough,” he said softly. “I ask no more.”

He reached forward then and took me in his arms, held me close for a moment, the breath of snow and ashes cold around us.”

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FIERY CROSS unabridged audio in the UK! -- Karen Henry, 04:52:21 03/03/12 Sat
I just found out that the UNABRIDGED version of THE FIERY CROSS, narrated by Davina Porter, is finally available in the UK.

Details here. Please help spread the word to anyone you know in the UK who may be interested!

Thanks,
Karen

blogging at Outlandish Observations

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Friday Fun Facts -- Karen Henry, 03:45:11 03/02/12 Fri
This week's Friday Fun Facts have been posted on my blog, Outlandish Observations.

If you like OUTLANDER trivia, or learning odd or unusual facts from Diana Gabaldon's books, I think you'll find these interesting. Please stop by next week for more!

Thanks,
Karen

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I'm loving these Friday Fun Facts and your blog is Outstanding!! The way you keep us informed is great. Thanks, Karen! (NT) -- Kathy in PA, 08:07:09 03/02/12 Fri
- Thank you so much! I'm really glad you're enjoying my blog. :-) (NT) -- Karen Henry, 09:44:20 03/02/12 Fri
That was fun Karen, thanks! (NT) -- LisaW, 12:58:40 03/02/12 Fri
- Glad you enjoyed it! (NT) -- Karen Henry, 13:19:08 03/02/12 Fri
So much fun to look forward to on Fridays! Thankie!! (NT) -- Lady Linda, 14:47:16 03/02/12 Fri
- I'm delighted that you're enjoying them! Thanks! (NT) -- Karen Henry, 15:10:38 03/02/12 Fri

Polls -- Karen Henry, 04:16:03 03/01/12 Thu
The results of my SCOTTISH PRISONER poll have been posted on my blog here.

The March poll is all about your favorite villains in the OUTLANDER series. I hope you'll take a moment to vote. Thanks!

Karen

blogging at Outlandish Observations

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Hi Karen, I voted in your poll today. I had a really hard time choosing. Most of those names make me cringe for one reason or another. I found myself thinking about all the nasty things they've done. Thanks for entertaining us all with your blog. I've been enjoying the Friday Fun Facts every week, too. (NT) -- Lady Oliver, 11:06:23 03/02/12 Fri
- Thanks for voting in my poll. And I'm really glad you're enjoying my blog. :-) (NT) -- Karen Henry, 13:54:19 03/02/12 Fri

Scottish Prisoner -- isisgms (Amazon delivery), 00:45:45 03/02/12 Fri
No, definitely says Despatch Date 12 Oct 2012.

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That's the paperback edition. The book has been out in hardcover since 1 December 2011. (NT) -- Karen Henry, 03:42:03 03/02/12 Fri

The Scottish Prisoner -- isisgms (Release in Oct per Amazon!), 05:57:11 03/01/12 Thu
Why does Amazon say this is due for release in October, when people have obviously already read it?

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Ladies - I need your help! -- Catho, 04:18:19 02/28/12 Tue
I belong to the local Scottish Heritage Society and the March program is going to be about Scottish books. I've been asked to give a short talk on some of my favorites and I'd like to include Outlander.

How would you summarize it? What points should I be sure to include?

I thought I'd read a couple passages - maybe the very beginning (the "People disappear all the time" section) and something else. Any suggestions for a second passage?

Thanks for your help!

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QOTD for Friday, March 2, 2012 -- CarolSR, 16:25:13 03/01/12 Thu
The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 66, The Dark Rises. Copyright (c) 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

“Will I take ye, then?” he said softly. “D’ye want it, truly?” One hand caressed my arm; the other went downward, starting the slow, steady rhythm to ready himself.

“Let me,” I whispered, stilling his hand with my own. “Lie still.”

I made love to him at first like a sneak thief, hasty strokes and tiny kisses, stealing scent and touch and warmth and salty taste. Then he put a hand on the back of my neck, pressing me closer, deeper.
“Dinna hurry yourself, lass,” he said in a hoarse whisper. “I’m no going anywhere.”

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