Comments on: Appearances for the Rest of 2010 https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/ Author of the Outlander Series Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:45:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 By: Fulltime Working Mum https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5848 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:15:39 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5848 Oh no, can't believe I missed you in January :(
Thanks for letting me know how the different titles came about. I've never heard of the term outlander been applied to South Africans! I know several South Africans living over here and they were not aware of it either. Nevertheless, interesting to learn how these things work. I imagine thinking of a title must be very difficult at times-how to convey the spirit of a 800 page book in a few words? Quite daunting!

]]> By: Diana Gabaldon https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5572 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5572 Appreciate all the votes! Thank you!

As for England–I have a separate UK publisher, and yes, they brought me over in January when ECHO came out. They haven't yet bought THE EXILE, so not going for that.

As to "Cross stitch"–that was my original working title for the manuscript. The US bought it first, thought that boring [g] and asked for a new title, so I thought of OUTLANDER. Then we sold it in the UK, and _they_ said, "Oh, we love the book, but to us, an outlander is a South African. Can you think of something else?" "Well, I _did_ call it Cross Stitch," I said, and they said "Oh, lovely!" and there you are. [g]

]]> By: Fulltime Working Mum https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5495 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:45:19 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5495 Hi Diana,
Do you know if your publisher has any plans to send you to England at all? Also, why is the first book titled Cross Stitch over here? when my friend recommended it to me I thought it was a book about sewing! Outlander sounds far more appealing.
Can't wait for book 8 x

]]> By: webberpl https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5492 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:53:57 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5492 When Echo came out – I drove to an hour and a half to Dayton (Books-A-Million) to see you. Here in Columbus, Ohio (the STATE CAPITAL I might add) we have a good Gabaldon following. There's a HUGE B&N here… I emailed Katie in NYC, and told her Central Ohio needs to be remembered ESPECIALLY for Scottish Prisoner!!! Love your writing. Thank you!

]]> By: Wan Waddell https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5486 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:55:35 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5486 Hi Diana,

If you have not checked it out already, you have been voted for the most "Favorite Author" of the 2010 National Book Fest, so far. And of course, I voted. See you on September 25th.

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/vote/results

]]> By: OrderedChaos https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5479 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:00:24 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5479 BTW for anyone near (or visiting) D.C. on September 25, here's the site for the Library of Congress Book Festival:

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

]]> By: BALD Bluebird https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5472 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:19:26 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5472 I would assume it's the Borders on Old Country Road, near the former Fortunoff's. It came right up when I searched borders.com. Are you sure you didn't spell something wrong?
I'd say "see you there," but I'll be in Colorado. On the positive side, though, I'll hopefully be able to get to the Denver appearance with my daughters, whom I turned into Outlander fans last year, and some friends, who they've infected.

]]> By: Sara https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5470 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:53:56 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5470 Hi Diana,

Do you happen to have more contact info for the Borders in Westbury, NY (October 7th)? I searched Borders website and can't find a store in that city. And, apparently there are two "Westbury"s in NY, one being much closer to me than the other.

Thanks!
Sara

]]> By: Sophie Laplante https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5469 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:14:34 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5469 Bonjour madame Gabaldon,

Sorry for my english, it's not very good, so I will write in my language, french/Québec. J'adore l'histoire d'amour de Jamie et Claire, l'histoire au grand complet! C'est magnifique, vous avez un don pour mettre sur papier les émotions et les images; en vous lisant, on peut facilement s'imaginer dans ce temps, c'est magnifique! J'ai un conjoint merveilleux, mais mon dieu que j'aurais aimé avoir un Jamie Fraser dans ma vie! hihi! Un grand merci de nous faire partager cette merveilleuse histoire. J'ai une grande admiration pour vous. J'ai fait découvrir vos livres à ma fille de 17 ans, qui les dévorent encore plus rapidement que moi. Viendrez-vous un jour au Canada, plus précisement à Québec? J'attends avec impatience et espoir le film ou la série et j'espère qu'il reflètera le plus possible cette belle histoire! Et surtout qu'il sera en version très longue! Un gros merci!

]]> By: Cathy https://dianagabaldon.com/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/comment-page-3/#comment-5453 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:47:45 +0000 http://www.dianagabaldon.com/wordpress/2010/07/appearances-for-the-rest-of-2010/#comment-5453 Hi,
I have been with your wonderful characters since Outlander was published. I quietly wait for the next book while enjoying the others over again. I have recommended them to many of my family and friends–and have discussed them at length with most. I am trilled that you are coming about 10 minutes from my home in Long Island NY. I knew that if I was patient I would get to see you in person. Thank you for the writing these books!! See you in October.

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