Comments on: BEES: “Beetles” and “Horse Drills”

By: Glenda Moody

Glenda Moody — Mon, 10 May 2021 22:52:10 +0000

So happy Bees is done. Now I have something to tell my children to get me for Christmas. I love the books and the show as so many of us do! Someone talked about the music in the show and it does strike a chord with me as well. Thank you for the wonderful stories and characters of Jamie and Claire! It can’t be said enough how much pleasure your writing gives to those of us who love to read but can’t create such a treasure. Be safe and healthy!

By: Thorunn Sleight

Thorunn Sleight — Wed, 05 May 2021 23:46:03 +0000

Sheri – does it make any difference though that beetle wasn’t found in America in the 18th century? After all, William’s clothes, including his vest, would have been made in England.

By: Joan Furlong

Joan Furlong — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 10:54:06 +0000

Also, it’s native to Asia, but not Europe or the Americas.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:06:48 +0000

Dear Pam,

I certainly understand looking forward to a new book by a favorite author.

About your comment on “research,” enclosing the word in air quotes shows you may not think that research is valuable. It is! An example of how research is tied into Diana’s creative process, titled, “Want to Watch Me Write?” is at:

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/2016/09/want-to-watch-me-write-preview/

Other essays by Diana that discuss the writing process:

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/resources/what-i-do/my-writing-process/

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/2021/03/what-finished-means-to-an-author-2/

Diana has the right to talk about future projects, such as book ten, the last in the Outlander series of novels featuring Jamie and Claire. Why would she not?

It will all be okay! And worth the wait…

Loretta

By: Manuela L.

Manuela L. — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:33:29 +0000

Der Mrs. Gabaldon,

thank you for your series of Outlander and John Grey books. Your style of writing is amazing and I hope to get “Tell the bees that I’m gone” soon. I read them more than one time and I think they deserve it because of the years you have taken to write.

Warm regards
Manuela

By: Pam B.

Pam B. — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:04:04 +0000

Dear Diana,

I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for the “Bees” book. I have a First Edition of “Written In My Own Heart’s Blood” with a copyright date of 2014. I know I’m stating the obvious when I say “that was 7 years ago”. I know that “The Bees” has taken the longest to write of all your novels. Even when you sidetracked with the “Lord John” series and The Scottish Prisoner” and whatnot. But I think what has caused the longest delay has been the”Outlander” television series. Please, please just finish the book. I don’t know what the TV series contract calls for, but it can’t give you much time to write ! Let the TV series take a hiatus , because if you’re still doing “research” for the “Bees” then it’s never going to be finished. I’m sorry to have such a negative outlook. If I have to re-read the series one more time, the books, most 1st editions, will be in no condition to read at all !!!!!!!!

Not So Patient in New Hampshire

P.S. How can you even mention a tenth book when the ninth book has been a promise for seven years ?

By: Camille C.

Camille C. — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 21:40:53 +0000

Hi Diana……..

I keep returning to the website hoping more of the “Bees” will be there…it’s hard going through a pandemic without a new Gabaldon book to read. The Companions have passed on as have Men in Kilts and am getting desperate! Hopefully “Bees” will be out this year and we will be able to lock down with it!

stay safe,

Camille C.

By: Leanne

Leanne — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:20:18 +0000

I am so ready to read this book. I love the Televised series as well, and its spot on casting. My evil plan is to finish the book stack that I have been vowing to finish , and then read the Outlander series again. It is such a wonderful place to be. Thank you for it.

By: Ann G.

Ann G. — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:44:50 +0000

I just finished reading the excerpts of GO TELL THE BEES THAT I AM GONE. All I can say is: WOW!!! You will have another best seller and I am looking forward to its release. I am rereading the entire series again. Am now reading A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES. Enjoying is as much as the previous readings.

Of course I am also rewatching the entire series again, too.

Thank you so much for your great storytelling.

Ann G.

By: Ellen Freihofer

Ellen Freihofer — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:09:39 +0000

I love the excerpt about William, but I am compelled to question Spring onions concurrent with ripe pears & grapes. I have had both pear trees & grape vines, and neither bore fruit in the spring. A rare discrepancy in the research.

Thanks so much for all the bits & pieces, waiting (im)patiently for the whole book! <3