Comments on: ARE YOU FEELING….EXHIBITIONISTIC?

By: Viviana

Viviana — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:37:42 +0000

Hi Diana, I had a great time watching Gillian’s video with you and Bernard Cornwell last year!! It was indeed a wonderful surprise and a treat (g), because I love Bernard Cornwell books too.
Of course I went straight to get The Darling Strumpet afterwards. It was very entertaining to read about Nell’s story.
Now, I’m hoping this panel next weekend will also turn into some enjoyable videos… and maybe discover something more to read while waiting for MOBY? (G)
Wish you have a great time at the conference! Viviana

By: Mary Maxwell Russell

Mary Maxwell Russell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:33:59 +0000

Diana,

I love your books, like all of your other readers. As a lover of history (former history teacher), I really appreciate all the research you have done and incorporated into your novels. Phenomenal! That research so enriches your storytelling and makes reading your books a delight on many levels.
In one of your books, I cannot recall which, some character makes a condescending remark about the Scots being ignorant or illiterate, and Jamie takes offense. He immediately shoots back, “All Scottish children are taught their letters.” Did you have any research for that statement? Was that true in that era, in 18th century Scotland in the Highlands?
I know that the Lowland Scots who had more access to outside influences were generally deemed better educated than the Highland Scots. Also, research has shown that among immigrant Scot populations in America, Australia, Canada, the Lowland Scots have prospered more as a group than have the Highland Scots. However, as far as total immigrant groups are concerned, the Scots in America have only been outdone by the Russian immigrants (largely Russian Jews) in prospering financially!
Thanks for considering my question.

By: Lisa G

Lisa G — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:52:57 +0000

Ok, so i realize this a SUPER old post, but was just reading on the blog (which I stopped doing since I started on FB) and saw that my two FAVORITE authors have a mutual post. I felt this needed acknowledgement. AHHHH!!!! Amazing Amazing AMAZING!!! (favorite novels are Voyager and A Rose for the Crown.) happy sigh.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:20:05 +0000

Diana, you are killing me. I have been waiting for the release and it looks like it will hit the shelves just 4 days before my holiday cruise. Guess what I will be reading!

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:32:41 +0000

Dear Sandra–

Yes, I’ll be doing a public signing at Haslam’s Books from 2 to almost-4 (I have a signing for the conference that starts at 4) on Saturday, June 22. See you there!

–Diana

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:41:58 +0000

Hello Diana!

Unfortunately, I canna attend the Historical Novel Society Conference, but I may have seen a possible public appearance at a bookstore in the area that Saturday, at 2pm. Verra much hoping that is possible and you share details when it’s confirmed!

With fingers and toes crossed,
Shannon

By: Sandra Breland

Sandra Breland — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:52:50 +0000

I live in St Pete Beach, FL about 7 miles from the Vinoy and would love to attend a reading or signing, will you be having one.

By: Maryanne

Maryanne — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:07:26 +0000

Dear Mrs Gabaldon

I’ve read so many of these comments and realize how many of your fans are just like me! Re-reading your books till they are in tatters…introducing them to others ( I ‘pimp’ you out to my patients, and anyone I see with a book in hand! ) and waiting for your next work. Thrilled, ecstatic, over the moon doesn’t describe how I felt when I found out you will be in St Petersburg Fl for the HNSC AND a book signing at Haslam’s Bookstore! I and my sister (another huge fan ) will be there with Bells on!! ( literally!) Thank You SOOO MUCH for writing these wonderful novels…they have gotten me thru a bad marriage, the death of both my parents, pregnancy, divorce, and major depression. ( mmm looking back at that last sentence I wonder why??? the depression!!! *grin* ) Thank you, Thank you, Thank You and I CANNOT WAIT to meet you in person!!!! *bounces in chair*

PS….The Vinoy is haunted btw! SERIOUSLY! *grin*

By: Rachelle Raphael

Rachelle Raphael — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:12:16 +0000

Hi,
I just love your books. I know that is redundant but have to say it anyway. I have reread the series several times over including the John Grey novels as well. Thank you for one of the most entertaining stories, and a gift of time well spent. I was tempted to write you several years ago asking how long before you would finish will all the stories. I was diagnosed with a type of terminal lung cancer (from radiation treatment at 20, I have never smoked) and my expiration date was 12 – 15 months. I resisted because I am sure you get many letters, variations on a theme asking you to HURRY. Well, I know that is not how it works so have been hoping that things would work out. Well, here we are and I am three years past my expiration date and have high hopes of making it through to reading IMOHB. Is this the last in the series? or will there be one or more books to wrap things up. I am pretty sure I will see the new year but don’t know if I have much more than that left in me.

Heres hoping I get to read how it all works out. Thank you for the joy you have brought me so far.

rachelle

By: Mark Fooks

Mark Fooks — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:58:25 +0000

Hi Diana:

Began reading again after retiring and find your series to be compelling and close to the fact of the way it was back then. Am now reading “An Echo In The Bone” which is your last one however the bookstore says you have another coming in December!!! Yea………………keep on writing and don’t listen to your sons silly embarrassing pleas. Do you plan to ever do a signing in your home State Arizona??

Mark Fooks