- finding the jewels -- Kim Weninger, 20:46:27 11/07/09 Sat
I see I'm one of the many that came to the beatific adventures of Diana Gabaldon's romance/historical drama of Jamie and Claire late.
I happened to be home by myself one week in a winter three years ago and stumbled upon "Breath of Snow and Ashes". Amazing is all I can say. So of course I had to scrape enough money together to get all the books before I exploded from curiosity!
To date I've read them all to tatters and have not given one person these treasures to enjoy for themselves. A book is with me at all times....after all I might be able to get a paragraph in!
I am just wondering what we'll all do when the story finally ends....I imagine I'll not be the only mourner in the huge circle of followers of this heartrending story of love that crosses all boundaries.
Just a personal note from one of the many...thanks for these life changing stories!!
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- Girlfriends 50th in Scottsdale -- Kim Keese (Happily reading new book), 16:09:26 11/03/09 Tue
Hi
I am hoping Diana reads this message. My friends, longtime college roommates, are currently in Scottsdale celebrating a 50th. We have been advid readers and fans of Diana since the beginning. I made my daughter wait till she was 18 before she could read Outlander!! Best love story written.
Anyway, as good friends go I would absolutely love to surprise my friends with a visit from Diana.
We are currently staying at the Fairmont Resort. Please Diana, if you do read this it would be amazing if you called or stopped by. We will be here till Friday morning November 6th. It would be amazing!!!!!!!!!!
Much love to you for all your enjoying pages over the years.
Kim Keese
530-913-9955
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Thanks for the newest book... -- Karen, 15:17:00 10/09/09 Fri
I just finished reading Echo. I loved it but was so surprised when I got close to the end and realized that this was not going to be the last book. Auggggghhhh! I really want to find out how the red headed ghost (that Frank sees in the mist in Outlander) gets there.
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Thanks for the Echo -- Donna Warner (Heartfilled), 10:52:14 10/08/09 Thu
I just finished reading An Echo in the Bone.....And I really want to thank you for writing what has now become my personal Standing Stone.....I had an ancestor that was in the Battle of Brandywine.....and at Valley Forge with Washington at the time that Jamie and Clar was there...And with the historical research that you do for your books...I was able to take a peek into what Johnathon See's life was like back in his day.....And for this I thank you...I am waiting on pins and needles for the next book...For the first five helped me through a very bad time in my life...
Once more...I thank you from the bottom of my Heart
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Roger Mac -- Barb Rudstrom (Dog Lover), 11:18:52 10/01/09 Thu
Interesting! concerning Roger Mac's Father In ECHO, can't wait to find out. I am on Chapter 33 as yet.
I am glad that I have read The Lord John books, seeing thoes characters appear in ECHO.
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- Lord John -- Linda from Michigan, 12:42:15 09/05/09 Sat
I would love to see Lord John's story of raising Will told. It would give some insight to how Jamie was as a child and how the relationship between Lord John and William evolved.
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Happy to hear of 7th book in series... -- Barb Rudstrom (Dog Lover), 14:07:56 08/09/09 Sun
This is my 1st time on this site and also DG's Home Page. I am thrilled there is a 7th book soon to be out, in the Outlander series. I am reading the first 6 books for the second time and I am on the 5th one "The Fiery Cross". Can hardly wait!!!
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- Love the Outlander Series -- Heather, 19:57:46 06/08/09 Mon
Diana,
I just would like to express my LOVE of the wonderful characters you have created. The Outlander Series is very near and dear to my heart. My favorite book series of all time. Thank you for writing them.
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- The Love Between Jamie & Claire Fraser! -- Elizabeth Ann Cooper (excited), 16:36:57 04/30/09 Thu
I am obsessed with the Outlander Series!! I truly love the love & relationship between Jamie & Claire!! It's every woman's dream to find a man like Jamie and to share that kind of love! True love! I am am truely grateful that you wrote these beautiful books!!! I love them so much I keep reading them over & over!I am so excited to hear that it may be made into a movie! (I swear if I ever won the lottery I would find a way to contact you and financially back the movie myself!!! THat's how much I love these books!!!!You have a true talent for writing!!I am a devoted fan of yours now!I can't wait for the next book!!PLEASE ..PLEASE make the movie!!!!!
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- .........Excellent......what else?! -- Caitlyn, 11:10:54 01/03/09 Sat
I just want to thank you for writing those beautiful, exciting, grandiose, breathtaking & very impulsively books!!! I felt in Love with Jamie & Claire! This books are definetly one of the best books ever, i´ve had read and i will read, really... you did a great job! ;D
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- Favorite Series of All Time! -- Patricia, 12:55:04 11/02/08 Sun
I absolutely love the series you have created. I am recently married and have long since told my husband that if we ever have a daughter we are naming her Claire! Her character is so strong, intelligent, sexy, brave and compassionate - many of the qualities I hope my daughter will have. I just thought I would let you know!
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- Love the Outlander Series -- Deirdre (happy), 14:32:21 09/11/08 Thu
I found this series by accident on audible.com. I'm on book 3 and love them. Was also wondering about the possible mini-series previously mentioned.
Thanks..
D
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- The outlander series -- Tracy (happy), 10:03:34 08/07/08 Thu
I must say the books for the outlander series is the best set of books i've ever read, and i've read a fair bit. I've had to re-read them numerous times, and haven't stopped yet.
I think that this should become a movie, I Read how back in 2000 there was a possiblity of a series?
Should bring it up again!
I have to say, at the end of A Breath Of Snow And Ashes I was soooo sad to see the series end.
Well done!
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- MIL GRACIAS -- Daniela, 15:21:14 07/25/08 Fri
Comencé a leer sus libros hace unos años, en mi adolescencia. Iba a la biblioteca popular de mi pueblo a buscarlos... y hoy me acabode enterar que hay otros de ti. MARAVILLOSO... Pronto los consequiré... El romanticismo, la fantasÃa, el Amor y la Esperanza dejaron su vestigio en mi. Gracias Diana.
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Wow -- Meghan (:-) ;-) :-D), 23:06:00 07/08/08 Tue
Hello Diana, I just wanted to say that the books thus far were wonderful. My mother turned me on to the series and I fell in love with all the characters. I thought that 'A Breath of Snow and Ashes' was the last one and my husband was profoundly grateful that I might have more attention to spare him ;-). However, this evening I have found out about the 7th book to come in September 09'. He's not home from work yet but I can imagine he will be dissapointed. I belive he's a bit jealous of our red headed viking! I read all 6 books in 7 months (sooner if I hadn't had to wait on my mom to finish a couple books as I caught up to her). Anyway, this is getting too long. Just one last thing (sure you've thought about it) Jocasta Cameron seems to have a VERY interesting background, even though much is told of their past in book 6, I think a book on her adventures might be very much welcomed by your fans...just a thought! Keep doing what you're doing! You're great at it! "Cha b'e sin caora, 'se sin mo chèile a bha innte!" Translation: "That was no sheep, that was my spouse!" http://members.tripod.com/~scotgaelic/phrases.html
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- I'm a new Hoser -- Joy, 14:52:51 07/04/08 Fri
Hail Diana! You are brilliant! I'm also a biology teacher and botanophile and devoured all six Outlander series in 6 months of '08.
I just finished Breath of Snow and Ashes and you answered all my questions (though my imagination ranged afar...giggles!) I only have one remaining: WHO was the toe-licker at Jocasta and Duncan's wedding??
Your devoted servant,
Joy
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Love the books -- Adriana (Love story with pasion), 08:39:39 06/04/08 Wed
I love the books and I have them all, twice, because my friends like them but I wont share mine but I was desapointed when I read Vogager and Breath os snow and ashes and I find diferences in the story, In vogager Claire and Frank do not became sexualy envolve into Bree was 3 months old and in Breath of Snow and Ashes Claire remember ,beeing with frank and then braking her water and delivering Bree,
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- Perfect -- Isabella, 18:47:58 05/25/08 Sun
Oi, tambem sou brasileira, tenho 18 anos e simplesmente me apaixonei pela serie...
Estou ansiosa para ver "Drums of Autumn" em português!
"You're fantastic!"
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- I must have been living under a rock! -- Cathy Stanley (Thrilled), 20:13:51 05/02/08 Fri
I just found the series in February of this year and I have fallen in love with this story. Now I have never been a "romance" reader..it's always been fantasy for me. Someone suggest I try this book called Outlander because of the time travel. I thought, why not?
Wow.
The real fantasy of this story is not the time travel at all; it's Jamie and Claire. I reread it a second time before moving on to the next one. I was speechless. That does not happen that often I assure you.
I am telling everyone who will listen about your story. I've even bought multiple copies to share with family and friends. My daughter thinks I'm a geek..but she'll read them and then she'll know.
I am sorry to be rambling..but I did want to thank you for giving me something to get emotional about. I needed it.
PS You are one funny lady!
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- Random Comments -- Lauren, 16:46:11 04/08/08 Tue
I am absolutely in love with The Outlander series. I would love to have a Jamie (or Ian) of my own. I must say that your writing is amazing and they're not something that can only be read once. The books get passed around my family; they went from my grandmother to my Aunt and mother, and now to myself.
On another note your series has inspired me to learn Gàidhlig, whether it be Irish or Scottish.
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- love from italy -- mariella, 09:00:26 04/08/08 Tue
diana i love you, i don't succeed in reading nothing other, but i read and reread your books, waiting that also in Italy, ABOSA is published
love from Italy
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- Just Finished Book 6 - Wow! -- JB (happy), 05:48:34 04/07/08 Mon
I was a late comer to this absolutely Amazing series of books. I started reading 'Outlander' in November 2007 and just finished 'A Breath of Snow and Ashes' on Sunday night - 9:25pm, Western Australian time. I am already having withdrawals! My husband commented "Now can I please have my wife back".
Thankyou,Thankyou,Thankyou Diana for these books. Can't wait for book 7...
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- I am captured by Jamie and Claire's love story! -- Yukiko, 17:13:08 03/20/08 Thu
I am so in love with your wonderful story. I am an audiobook listener and from the very first words of your story read by Davina you had me hooked. I refuse to settle for abridged versions and I am having a terrible time locating an unabridged copy of "The Fiery Cross" that I can check-out, rent or buy in downloadable format but I shall persevere! uhm... or give-in and buy a copy in printed form.
*grins*
Thank you for a wonderful story!
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- I'm sooo hooked. I can't stop thinking about the books(read 6) and these characters aren't even real! I am enjoying the trip & getting ready to revisit each book. -- LindaG, 12:26:28 03/09/08 Sun
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- Another CAPTIVATED reader is born... -- 123mochacharlie (Many thanks!), 16:33:25 01/21/08 Mon
I was hesitant to begin your "Outlander" series, as I couldn't imagine reading one near 1000 page book, let alone 6 with that many and more. Once I started (Nov '07), I couldn't imagine not reading them as fast as I could to get to the next book! I've read the first 4, and am in the middle of the 5th...and the 6th is eagerly awaiting me on my shelf. After browsing through numerous websites today...I now know there will be a 7th in the series. My husband and kids already think I'm nuts for reading so many books, so fast. I can't wait to tell them there's more! You've made my day.
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- Dear DG, my name is Dea Vianna and I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Outlander series has reached me only last year, but it has taken me in its tide in the most enrapturing way. (more inside) -- dea, 07:43:56 01/09/08 Wed
I've read up to A Breath of Snow and Ashes. Though only the first three books have been released in my country (actually, Outlanders is currently out of print; Voyager was released in two volumes), I was fortunate to order all the six books of what I believed to be the main series (not counting the adventures of John Grey), in English. I’m happy and excited to know that there are two more books in the oven…
It’s said that sailors who cross the Equator Line for the first time go through a series of “rites of passage and elaborate rituals initiating them into The Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep”. I don’t know if that applies to crossing the line by air or digital ways. Or to books, for that matter. All I can say is, your books have made that crossing. Not only have they taken me back with them, to unveil the solemn mysteries of my own depths, but also they have made me cross the ocean myself last year, to the British Islands, answering a call I could not resist. I said a prayer for you when I was kneeling by the Fraser’s grave, in a field of heather in bloom, tears mingling with the soft rain, taken away by the cold breeze.
I'm aware that you have probably had the same kind of emotional response to your books many times before, from varied sources. Well, allow me to get in line with those who, before me, have been marveled by the story you've been weaving.
The experience of going through long nights devouring chapter after chapter was like walking into a clearing, to realize that the path you've been walking on has widened and it's bound to take you where you're supposed to go. All the little "synchronicities", the "clicks" of pieces falling into place, long lingering doubts finally showing their true colors to the new understanding of ancient truths… All of that happening in this quite remarkable period in my life, with music and words demanding to be brought to the concrete world by my hands, my voice, my soul…
I confess I had not thought through what I was going to write to you… But now I realize the only thing I can expect to convey is gratefulness. So, thank you for the beautiful journey, which has crossed and then entwined with my own.
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- Captivated -- Christine H, 17:29:25 11/14/07 Wed
I am completely captivated by the Outlander series. I came across the books by accident at the book store. From the moment I started reading I was 100% hooked. The combination of history and romance the way you present it is so refreshing. I went through the entire series in 2 months, and working full time and being a mommy to 2 little ones, this is no easy accomplishment. I just could not put these books down. I am excited about starting the Lord JG books. I will try to read those a bit slower, as the new DG book is not due out until 2 years from now!!! I feel as though these characters are a part of my life, and I will continue to enjoy them for many years to come. Thank you so very much.
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- Greatful!!!! -- Charlotte, 08:00:58 10/24/07 Wed
Diana, I am writing to tell you how greatful I am to you for the endless hours of joy, excitement, suspense, etc. you have given me, and all of your devoted readers. I am just finishing reading Outlander for the....I've lot count how many times. I swear it gets better every time, as do all of your books. Every page, every line is wonderful. I am reminded of something Jenny said about reading good novel, that it gives one something to reflect upon during the day. As it happens, I am a nurse...gives me a bit more insight into Claire. Thank you for giving us all something to reflect upon.
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- Greatful!!!! -- Charlotte, 07:59:21 10/24/07 Wed
Diana, I am writing to tell you how greatful I am to you for the endless hours of joy, excitement, suspense, etc. you have given me, and all of your devoted readers. I am just finishing reading Outlander for the....I've lot count how many times. I swear it gets better every time, as do all of your books. Every page, every line is wonderful. I am reminded of something Jenny said about reading good novel, that it gives one something to reflect upon during the day. As it happens, I am a nurse...gives me a bit more insight into Claire. Thank you for giving us all something to reflect upon.
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- Met you today, Diana!! -- Lucy, 23:06:44 09/20/07 Thu
Hi Diana, I was so privileged to have met you this evening at Chapters in Pte Claire/Montreal(So many fans; you must've been there for hours) & just wanted to thank you again - you are such a gracious lady, just beautiful and your books give us such pleasure.Started reading them in 1991 (have them all of course) and have re-read the 1st three 3X. Love, love the books (especially Jamie). Thanks so much for signing my Outlandish Companion & the new Lord John book which I'm about to go and start reading in about 10 minutes - I may not get to sleep tonight. So happy to have met you and so appreciate all you do! Thanks, Merci, and Obrigado.Pls come to Mtl again!!
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- love it! -- mireille, 10:42:20 09/13/07 Thu
i love the outlander series,i just found them by accident while i was going through the bookstore to find some new books!!i already got some of my friends "infected" (in a good way!!) with the outlander series!!we all are looking forward for the new book!!it´s really hard to wait,i bet you all know how we feel lol
keep up the great work!!
greetings from germany
mireille
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- Thank You! -- Lauren, 09:24:26 09/10/07 Mon
Thank you so much for writing your books, and for introducing those wonderful characters into my life. And for inspiring me to write myself, If I ever have a son I'm calling him James Fraser ;)
I've reccomeneded your books to my friends and now we're all in love with Jamie, I've just finished reading 'A Breath Of Snow and Ashes' which I loved, I'm (trying) not to read your books again until I go on my first plane trip (24 hour flight!) when I intend to read Cross Stitch so I'll have that to get me through the flight.
Once again, thank you for writing them.
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- Most addictive book -- Eileen (captivated), 19:25:14 09/09/07 Sun
I simply must tell you how much I admire your writting. I have lived in scotland and visited N.C. many times. I can see and fell each thing you write about. I have visited Inverness and love everything scottish.Clair and Jamie are like people I really know somehow. I have read the series 3 times and am waiting for #7. I read all the excerpts I can find on you sites. I even dream of your books. I have my own ending for clair & jamie in my mind.I'd Like to talk that one over with you.Keep up the great writting we are all just hanging by a thread till your next book.
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- origine of jamie fraser -- veronique, 10:45:03 09/04/07 Tue
I read all the books of diana appeared in france on Jamie Fraser and Claire but could you say to me of which character Fraser having lived in these novels acts.I love reading the books of diana Thanks for your response
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- Which One? -- Pam Clarke, 21:37:07 09/03/07 Mon
With a few more pages of 'Snow and Ashes' to read, I'd love to reread all the books again, but thought if I could reread just one or two to be justly reintroduced to Jamie, Claire, and clan, which book(s) would you recommend? I've loved them all and looking forward to #7!! pamc =)
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Every men should wear kilt -- Carina, 16:32:28 08/24/07 Fri
Hi Diana. I love Jamie and Claire and I fell in love with Scotland once I began to read the Outlander series. Do you remember that add of William Lawson's scotch whisky when we see the lads bringing up their kilts in a stadium? That's my perfect image of Jamie Fraser: all muscled and fearsome!
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- 3 Generations of Outlander Fans & Friends -- Betsy Weiss (Just be nice enough....), 10:06:06 07/31/07 Tue
Hi Diana et al! I am from a family of female Outlander fans ranging in age from 18 to 82 years who have read all of the Outlander Series and Outlandish Companion a minimum of 3 times. My doctor cousin is a gynecologist and recommends Outlander to her patients to help their libidos with great success. And we recommend it as well to all our friends! Thank You for all you've done.
P.S. Where can we buy the fabulous T-shirts--"I Like Big Books" that were on your website? Need 8 of them....
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- thanks -- lady redring, 22:33:04 07/29/07 Sun
whear to start and what to say. i came accross outlander in our library. Have listend to what is there several times and would like to purchase a set for my home library (but they dont seem to be selling sets). :) The stories that you weave are wonderfull. Not only do they really inspire an intrest in some of the historic events in a women who used to sleep through history class, but they also remind me of my own Jamie fraiser. There are points in the telling of it all that I feel you have pushed the readers to the edge of what most would tallerate such as Jamies verry intament encounter with randall. I applaud you for it though. it makes everything more real. Some really crazy things really do hapen in life. I thank you for the enjoyment I get from reading and rereading the books. Every women should have a jamie frasier at least once in there lives.
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- When will the next Outlander book come out? -- Mary Ann Simpson, 14:31:56 07/21/07 Sat
Diana - I LOVE your books.
I just found the two new Lord John books being released soon. I have preordered them and can hardly wait to read them. Unfortunately, I gobble up your books so quickly and am so disappointed when I don't have a new one to read. So I have read the Outlander series three times and have listened to all the tapes/cd's, which I also love. Hearing the Scottish accent brings everything more to life.
Missed you when you were in Denver for a book signing but I did buy an autographed book.
Keep up the great stories. We all love you.
Mary Ann
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- origine de james fraser -- veronique, 07:55:54 07/12/07 Thu
bonjour diana
un grand merci pour ces livres merveilleux que je viens de relire pour la 2e fois.
mais j'aimerais savoir de quel fraser il s'agit car je ne trouve pas dans la genealogie des fraser de lovat un fraser né en 1721.
je serais heureuse de connaitre le personnage dont vous vous etes inspiré.
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- Thank-you -- Kristie Mahieux, 21:39:10 06/26/07 Tue
Dear Diana, I just wanted to say that I am so happy you where able to write these wonderful books and that my friend truned my on to them because I enjoy so much getting lost in the story of Jamie and Claire, Honestly why can't more men be like him...lol Well I once again want to say thank you I love your books and the characters and I hope the mini series works out too it would be interesting to see. Have a nice day.
Kristie M
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- MOvie TV Series -- Cherie, 18:57:04 06/08/07 Fri
Diana - I read on the site that there was a mini-series in the works back in 2000...What happened with it? It's now 2007 and I know there are numerous people who would love to see Claire and Jamie portrayed on tv or the big screen. Looking forward to new books with Jamie, Claire, Brianna, Roger, Ian, and Jemmy! I am currently reading "Breath of Snow and Ashes", it's WONDERFUL! Thanks for all your hard work.
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- New Book?? -- Ellie Dishaw, 13:23:16 06/03/07 Sun
While I realize that the ho hum day to day lives are, for the most part, just something that we as humans have to deal with.
It would be SMASHING if somehow we might have a date to look forward to, for the NEXT book of Clair & Jaime's adventures.
I'm not sure how much longer I'll last. Hopefully one more book....
Please, please, tell me it will be soon.
SINCERELY.
Ellie Dishaw
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- New Books -- Ralph Nelson, 14:44:18 05/17/07 Thu
Love your books. In the Companion to the Outlander you mentioned upcoming books: King's Farewell and Surgeon Steel.
I can't find them anywhere - Local Library index or on the Amazon list. Where are they?
(Please don't give out my E Mail address if you post this question.)
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- Book tour -- Ina, 13:59:07 04/03/07 Tue
I have read many times about the book tours the Diana is having, but I have never seen her coming in Boston.
I just wanted to know if she ever plans to have a tour in Boston area or somewhere in Massachusetts. I would love to meet her.
Love he books. Can't wait to read more :)
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- AMO TUS LIBROS -- SILVIA, 08:27:52 02/06/07 Tue
Mi queria Diana, no se si alguna vez leerás mi mensaje pero querÃa agradecerte que me hagas reir, llorar, y sentir mil sensaciones y emociones con cada palabra que escribes. SÃ, estoy enamorada de Jamie y quién no? Anoche lloré desconsoladamente al releer la separación de ambos antes de Culloden. Espero ansiosa llegue a España el sexto libro para continuar conociendo a Jamie y Claire. Felicitaciones por conseguir que un libro cambie una vida.
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- Outlander Series -- Laura, 06:42:29 02/06/07 Tue
I have read all five of the outlander series books and am now starting on the sixth one. These are the most exciting books I have read in a long time. I just love Jamie and Claire. He is the man every girl dreams of. Please write more Jamie and Claire books, everyone just loves them.
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- Proud!!! -- Bethany in NC, 15:25:14 02/04/07 Sun
Okay, I am trying to say all this without coming off sounding like a complete dork, so bear with me. :)
JAMMF is the most true-to-life character I have ever seen. I can picture him in my head every time I start into your novels and I often "escape" to 18th Cent. Scotland and the NC mountains. You capture all the emotion, expression, and action with perfect detail. I honestly feel like a "fly on the wall" when I read these books and I am looking forward to reading A Breath of Snow and Ashes.
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- Thank you -- HannahH, 21:11:36 01/18/07 Thu
Happy new year Diana...Just a word of thanks. Despite years of trying to get me to understand him better, I understand my husband now so much more having met Jamie and read his male perspective...simply because a woman wrote it! My husband also thanks you for Jamie's explanations of passion and love....
In your debt!
HannahH
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- Happy New Year to you Diana. I hope you had nice holiday and birthday celebrations. I spent a little time at the Compuserve site yesterday and had a good chuckle. Woman - you make me laugh. I particulary enjoyed your prolific answers to the Brianna and Bonnet thread. I have to tell you that I've handed in papers with less words. . -- Lady Lukkarinen, 06:59:43 01/18/07 Thu
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- Hola! Just finished 3rd re-read. I know, move on, right? Weel, last time I wrote down who does not go "GAK." Reference, you know. I am up to six capes now. Big whoop, huh, but they are beautes! One day I will wear them all! Don't work too hard on the new Books, we can wait!! JAMMF 4evr. -- Niseold, 05:22:19 01/18/07 Thu
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- Waving from OZ --
Alissa, 03:24:58 01/18/07 Thu
Well there's not much I can say that you haven’t heard before BUT I'm gonna say it anyways *G*. I fell in love with your books about 9 years ago now and have been obsessed ever since. Your books are amazing. Thank goodness for LOL it helps feed my obsession!! I really hope you can make it to Australia one day, I'd love to meet you. Sorry for yapping on it’s late here and I’m a wee bit tired.....Goodnight.
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- Thank you Diana! -- SheltieLass, 14:51:30 01/17/07 Wed
Hi Diana,
I want to thank you for such wonderful books. A friend of mine said I needed to read Outlander and that was years ago! I finally decided to read it and was immediately hooked. Such a compelling story that transports one. I feel as if I am a part of their story and I look forward to more!
Regards,
Susan Lynch
Easton, MD
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- great books -- Barb, 16:57:22 01/06/07 Sat
Your first 3 books were given to me by my mother.She never read them as she recieved them in a box of books from her sister and hadn't gotten to them yet.She gave me the whole box.The books were in very bad shape but had all the pages. I thought they would be good as most good,well read paper back books are. When I started reading them I couldn't believe how involved I became. I read all three books in a matter of 2 weeks. I couldn't put them down. I gave them to my friend Mel to read and when she was finished we tracked down 2 more. I just finished Breath of Snow and Ashes for the 4th time. I reread these books all the time. They are the best books I have ever read. I wanted you to know how much I love these books. They make me laugh and cry, angry and sad. they are simply the best books I have ever read.
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- Thank you SO much -- Rene', Wisconsin, USA, 19:12:52 12/27/06 Wed
Diana,
Thank you for the Outlander series. There are no words to convey the sheer joy I get from reading about Jamie (with whom I am head over heels in love), his lovely Claire, wee Bree, Roger Mac, Jem, Ian and the rest of the crew at Fraser's Ridge.
I just finished A Breath of Show and Ashes and clutched it to my heart. Sigh....it can't end there. We have to find out if Jamie & Claire make it back to Scotland (which I assume they do as Bree & Roger have Jem's wooden chest), did they return to the Colonies to fight? How will the story end and when they pass on, please let it be together as one cannot exist without the other.
Thank you! :)
Rene'
A proud Scot in Wisconsin, US
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Jamie "stuff" -- dsue, 16:21:24 11/29/06 Wed
Is there anywhere I can get "stuff" relating to Jamie or the outlander series? You know ... like a mug, mouse pad, tshirt etc. If not.. someone could make a killing if they come up with something before Christmas.
Please let me know. I have a gift list to fill.!
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- Well, I have a Cafe Press store - HERE. It's mostly items with the Lallybroch painting painted by Joana Van Zeller. We can customize items for you - just let us know what you like. There is a link at the shop to contact me but if you click on "contact forum admin" link above you can e-mail me and let me know what you'd like. We'll see what we can do. Sorry I didn't see this sooner! We will be branching out into other designs one of these days. (NT) -- Judie, 12:54:16 12/11/06 Mon
- Cross Stitch -- Vikki Greggs (unimaginably happy), 13:25:15 11/27/06 Mon
Hi Diana,
Wow what can I say!!!!
I came across your books by accident CROSS STITCH (a holiday novel) in around 2003 and was immediately drawn into the stories of Jamie and Claire. I have bought them all and got ABOSAA from Amazon ordered before the release date (although I didn't read it till earlier this year). It was absolutely fabulous and I had to find out more so this year I went to Scotland for my summer holidays. I stayed in Livingstone which is outside Edinbro'(3 hr's drive from home). From there myself and my son drove to Inverness (another 3-4 hrs) and visited Drunmossie Moor I could visulise what Jamie and all the other men and women went through...we were there on a cold and wet August day so I could only imagine what it would have been like in April. I had never been interested in history before I read the books but it was very facinating to visit places where they had been (even if they weren't real people they do seem it to me You bring them to life in the books). I have now read the books some of them 4 times over and find even small details I didn't see before. I have sent the books to my friend in the South of England so that she could read them too and she is now hooked as well LOL. I bet you didn't realise what you had started when you wrote Cross Stitch (Outlander). I do have many questions but I'm sure that they will be answered in the fullness of time and I can wait as every book is like a Christmas present waiting to be unwrapped and who would want to spoil the suprise by peeping before the event ????
I just want to thank you for your books and hope to hear more from Jamie and Claire in the future ...the only thing I'm worrying about is when one or other of them dies I just can't bear the thought.
Kindest Regards
Vix x.
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- new fan, totally impressed -- Susie James, 07:57:27 11/01/06 Wed
Dear Diana,
I was introduced to your books by my sister in law last Christmas. I have read and bought them all since then, so I have spent the year in your amazing imagination. Thanks! After reading Outlandish Companion, I was stunned that you had never even been to Scotland before writing Outlander. What a fantastic job you did of making us feel that we were there.
I actually have been just to Edinburgh, but I Outlander to a neighbor who went to Scotland with her family every summer growing up. She said you were "dead on" about Scotland. I wanted to pass on the well deserved praise.
I also thought you might be interested in a book I have seen (from behind a glass case only) in an antique store here in Dallas. Its called The Scottish Chiefs. Its is by Jane Porter and illustrated by NC Wyeth!
Here's the thing- on the cover is a handsome man, broad of chest, head and shoulders above the others, with a long, knife edged nose and slanted blue eyes. Amazing huh? His hair is blonde but it is long and fair. I wish I could buy it and give it to you as a gift, but I haven't even got the guts to ask how much it is, yet!
Thanks for the joy your hard work has brought to so many!
Sincerely,
Susie James, 40
ex history teacher
wife and mother of two
avid reader
amateur writer
Dallas, Texas
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- thankyou -- sophie mccoid (happy), 11:21:52 10/22/06 Sun
hi my names sophie im 15 from Stoke-On-Trent in the midlands, england. i just want to say thankyou soo much for writing the books. I feel so involved in the saga of jamie and claire. Im currently reading drums of autumn and am loving it. these are some of the best books ive evr read thankyou, keep up the good work.
love xxxx
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- Just love this boos! -- Lo, 12:26:58 09/01/06 Fri
Hi, ( my english kan be a littel bad, because i come from sweden and only is 14 years old, so you have to excuse me)
Well, i started reading "Outlanders" in the beginning of the summer and after , approximately , 1½ / 2 days I started on the next book, so , it was love att first sight so to speak, Then i spent som time, to long time, to wait until " A breth of snow and ashes" would come out on swedish. And now, I finaly have it and am so so sooooo happy! Well, i better go reading now :-D
Love this book (L)
// Lo Lijeström
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- Jamie and Claire -- Violet, 11:38:43 07/20/06 Thu
I was watching Beauty and the Beast with my niece a few days ago, and after starting the Outlander saga again I have come to the conclusion that Jamie and Claire, in my mind, look like Belle and the Prince (after he's turned back to a man). Also, Cap. Jack Randall reminded me a bit of Gaston without so much muscle. Haha! Just thought I would share that.
BTW, I absolutely love the saga. I've spread the word and helped create Jamie and Claire fans! Yay!
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- becoming a lady of lalybrock -- michèle, 19:03:43 07/05/06 Wed
hello to all....bonjour a tous....
i have fallin in love with jamie the first time a read the first book of the series....each time i get a new book, i start with the first and fall all in love again.....i just purchased the last ot come out and am waiting for the next...
good day to all..
michèle, québec,canada
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- WOW -- Tina, 10:46:34 06/17/06 Sat
First of all I must say that your books are the best I have ever read! When I asked my mom if she had anything I could read she gave me the German version of Outlander and I began to read...and read..and read =D I read the whole book in 2 days and continued with the second one. I bought myself all the following books and with those Jamie, Claire and all the others became a part of my life...When I finished A Breath Of Snow And Ashes I was soo sad that I cried...I couldn't stop thinking of all these wonderful characters! And of course of Jamie...<3 But anyway.. after some time I began to read Outlander again and..woah I guess I felt like Jamie when he returned to Lallybroch! It was like coming home.. Thank you sooo much for these breath-taking books!
~Christina from Germany
ps: i started to teach myself some gaelic after reading the books...;)
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Awestruck -- CindyS, 17:42:14 04/25/06 Tue
Last spring I read Outlander and was left so emotionally drained that I had to go for a walk. I took me a week before I picked up another book. It seemed nothing else would compare. I continued the series and finally finished Ashes(last night-some time around midnight). I was once again left with that same awestruck feeling. Thinking this the final book I was also somewhat melancholy and couldn't help but wonder - What about Ian? What's in the letters? To hear this is not yet the end, my heart has been lifted. Thank you for enriching my literary world.
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- Thank you -- Nik, 13:53:19 02/03/06 Fri
Just a huge thank you for giving me so much enjoyment, I always have been proud to be Scottish but even more so now after reading your books. When I read your books I feel like I belong among your pages, I don't know why that is but I just do. I will continuing reading your books as long as you publish them. Thank you again
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- greatest books I ever read -- Annemarie Yousef, 15:11:27 01/25/06 Wed
Hi Diana, I love your books, they are definitly masterpieces. Your writing talent is a gift from God!
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Ruined for life -- or for the time being, anyway -- Elizabeth Foote, 17:05:05 12/28/05 Wed
Diana, I want you to know that I spent all of November and the first week of December mired in your first five novels. No great hardship, since I love to read. However, it now seems that I'm incapable of reading anything else until I get my hands on Snow and Ashes! I've been sharing the books with a friend of mine (who actually lent me the first book, so it's her fault, as much as yours) and she's only on book 3. Something about being a full time mom eating into her reading time. So not only can I not read anything else, I can't discuss them with anyone either! Till today, when I found LOL, so maybe things will change.
Thanks so much for giving me Jamie, Clare, Bree, Roger, and all the rest. Can't wait to read more!
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- Fantastic series -- Kathleen, 12:36:36 12/25/05 Sun
Hello Diana
I'm finishing the 2 tome of The cross of fire in french and I loved the books from the start Jamie is a man I'd love to have by my side grinzzz.
I intend to buy the series in english and the other books you wrote on lord John and the conpagion to the series.The only thing I can say is congratulation on a series of books that has captivated my heart and mind.I can't wait to read the last book you wrote.
Sincerly
Kathleen from Quebec Canada
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love the books -- heather, 18:41:20 12/15/05 Thu
Diana,
I just want you to know how much i have enjoyed your books. I just finished reading all of them and found that i couldn't put them down. It was like I was obsessed with reading all of them as soon as possible. Does anyone know or can anyone answer if there are plans for another book after A Breath of Snow and Ashes? When i finished that book, i felt like I lost a member of family knowing that i didn't have another book to read after. Of course I am now considering re-reading all the books again. Thank you again, diana for writing such perfection.
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- outlanders series -- betty, 17:21:59 11/11/05 Fri
is there another book after A Breath of Snow and Ashes coming out i sure hope so i love your books. thank you. also what year will the mini series come out i am going to buy it as well if it comes out on dvd. thank you.
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- Jamie and Claire. -- pauline bradford(Nee Mcginlay), 13:48:54 11/10/05 Thu
Hi Diana,
Thanks to my sister jo who lives in spain i have been hooked on your books about jamie and claire and all of the other brilliant characters.I have recently bought a breath of snow and ashes a copy for my self and one for my sister,our other sister has also become hooked on them. So you now have three more ladies to add to the rest.Thank you for giving us something to lighten the dark winter nights.I do hope that if they make the mini series that they do not spoil the originality of it,as sometimes happens when a film is made.I must admit that I am a bit concerned who they will get to play them.Who ever play jamie will need to be very strong without going over the top.Any way love them.
Pauline.
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- Wow -- Mel, 20:36:33 11/09/05 Wed
First of all, I have to say that wow is the only thing that comes to my mind when I think about your books...Such a delight, I read them in only a couple of days (and that makes me read them over and over again).
Also, on that post about Sonia Marmen and plagiarism...I'm actually reading those books and she did not plagiarize anything. Yes, it takes place in Scotland, yes, there are love stories and battles and wars and blood and Highlanders and bloody Sassenachs, but my opinion is that both authors got inspired by the highly interesting history of Scotland. Those people went through a lot, they are proud and, in my humble opinion, make great characters for novels (heck, I married a Scots!)
Anyways, Tapadh Leat Diana!
Slainte Mhath
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- The whole series -- Carron Scott, 01:35:44 10/11/05 Tue
Hi Diana
I am the lady in the UK with the Dog Called Brianna Lady of Lallybroch. I think the new book is fantastic. I want you to know that your books are the best books I have ever read and I read alot. Recently I have read Dan Brown and J K Rowling, however your stories are absorbing, you do not just read but become part of the story. I have the abridged CDs I could not afford the Unabridged ones. I had to order them from US as they are not available in the UK. Thank you for bringing years of happiness in being able to read and now listern to the books. Thank you so much.
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- unabridged audio -- Gail Wurmstein, 19:21:23 09/28/05 Wed
Ive been a fan of the Outlander series for a loong time. Each time a new book has come out I have reread all the previous books to refresh my memory about details. My vision isn't what it used to be so I have shifted to audio books for my "reading for pleasure". I abhor abridged books. If an author has gone to the trouble to write a book it deserves to be read in it's entirity. I can't find the books of the "Outlander" series in unabridged audio except for "A breath of Snow and ashes". Do they exist or must I stop reading and rereading my favorite series?
Gail Wurmstein
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- i loooooove your book -- Julie Holt, 11:53:34 07/31/05 Sun
ive only been reading your books for about a year now im 16 yrs old and have read many a book in all of those years. Everyone in my family has read or is just starting to read your books (apart from my brother who has not and probably will never read them) but over this year i have grown quite fond of your characters i love jamie and im thinking that everyone does i love claire basically i love them all i talk about the books with my mom and i ask her questions most of the time she wont give me a straight answer but i usually find out the answer all on my own but anyway im on voyager almost half way through it so i will take my leave good bye and keep up the good work
Julie holt
san angelo tx 1:53 pm july 31,2005
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- Diana, it's fairly late at night, so you'll forgive my ravings, but I do hope that a movie or mini series does not materialise from your books. I'm afraid no person on earth could live up to my (at least physical) expectations of Jamie. Everyone has their own idea of Jamie, and I can't see an actor filling that role to everyone's liking. Your servant, ma'am. -- GillR, 07:34:35 07/16/05 Sat
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- Hi, Diana! -- Natalia, 16:51:26 05/28/05 Sat
Oi, Meu nome é Natalia,tenho 23 anos, sou brasileira, gostaria de dizer que seu livro é fantastico,li muito rápido porque não conseguia tirar os olhos do livro, você é maravilhosa!
Beijos
Natalia
Ps: Estou esperando "A Viajante do tempo 2 " no Brasil
Translation: (sorry my terrible english)
Hi, My name is Natalia, I have 23 years old, I'm brazilian, wanna tell your book is fastastic, I read very fast because can't take my eyes of book, you is wonderfull!
Kisses
Natalia
Ps: I waiting "Outlander 2 " in Brazil.
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- Natalia -- Lucy, 22:53:46 09/20/07 Thu
- oi, Natalia! sou Dea, brasileira do Rio, também me apaixonei pela série. Como disse a Lucy, o segundo livro é A Libélula no Ambar. o terceiro é O Resgate no Mar, lançado no Brasil em 2007, em dois volumes. há outros três livros: Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross e A Breath of Snow and Ashes, ainda não lançados no Brasil. e ainda há mais dois livros no forno! sem falar nos livros do Lord John, esses ainda não tenho. bem vinda ao mundo de Outlander. espero que você seja tão feliz quanto eu. (NT) -- dea, 07:41:11 01/09/08 Wed
- Important -- Sharlène, 16:56:50 05/05/05 Thu
Hi Diana!
How are you?Sorry if my english is not well but I'm a french-canadian.First I want to say to you that yours books are the best book that I read.Second.I'm writting to you because my friend read a book of Sonia Marmen and we found that she plagiarize you.The title of the book is Coeur de Gael.
Good bye
Sharlène
oh and my friend Laurence fell in love with Jamie!
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- Job well done -- Liwherry, 20:37:06 04/07/05 Thu
Few words can express the enjoyment of a good read. Thank you and I wait for more, your effort and time multiply ten fold for those of us who enjoy the details of a wonderful story.
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