Comments on: The Dragon Book

By: Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:24:46 +0000

Dear Eleanor--

Well, I haven't yet read the other stories, so I couldn't say _what_-all might be in there. [g] Probably safer sticking to the children's section, though. [cough]

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:15:29 +0000

My 7-yr old avid dragon-loving reader daughter just said "oooh buy it!!" when she saw the cover…there aren't any dragon s** scenes, knifes through the heart, or nails pounded through fingers are there? I know, silly question, back to the children's section…

By: Theresa L

Theresa L — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:34:57 +0000

Hi Diana

Thank you for answering my question regarding the coauthor!

I've got to ask...did you really write your response at 2:51 am?

Actually I've always wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Outlandish Companion, especially when you mention napping on the floor of your office. My husband is a writer (boring academic philosophy books) and he always complains of lack of sleep due to our 2 young kids. I've told him to try napping on the floor, but I don't think he has the nerve or fatigue, yet!

By: Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:51:32 +0000

Dear Theresa–

It depends on the situation and the co-authors. I've done collaborative things where several people each wrote a chapter, but had sole control over their own chapters–though the entire work was then edited and/or copy-edited by a single person. Other times, I've written the bulk of a story, but the co-author has either consulted on plot and character, and/or contributed some scenes that I then incorporated and smoothed in as to style. For this one, as I said, the co-author wrote most of the story; I consulted on plot and character and wrote little bits here and there.

By: Equus

Equus — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:15:09 +0000

OOOOO I saw this the other day and didn't look at it closer darn it!

I just replaced my entire series with used copies from Half Price Books because years ago I lent them out and never got them back :(. I had been several years with out copies (borrowing from library) and finally broke down and started hunting them in the used book stores.

I even found a new copy of Echo @ HPB! I was nearly screaming in the store with joy LOL. I walked out with Echo, Voyager, Companion, and 2 LJG books all for under $30 :D.

i'm a first time poster on the blog, and have to say will be an avid follower from now on!

By: Theresa L

Theresa L — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:21:46 +0000

Sounds interesting!

Just curious - what are the logistics between author and co-author?

By: Keri

Keri — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:22:25 +0000

I'm fired up! Bring it on~

By: Laura's Reviews

Laura's Reviews — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:59:51 +0000

Sounds interesting – I'll have to check it out!

By: Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:43:32 +0000

I don't know–I'll email the Poisoned Pen and ask them to order some; I'll be going by there early next week to sign stock, so can take care of it then.

I can't imagine why B&N wouldn't have it (unless they're sold out temporarily)–but amazon certainly does:

http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Book-Magical-Masters-Fantasy/dp/0441017649/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260470551&sr=1-1

By: tracyv

tracyv — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:03:18 +0000

I would like to get this book for my brother-in-law. Where can I find it? I checked B and N and they don't have it. Would the poisoned pen have a copy signed by you? Thanks and Merry Christmas. Tracy