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By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:27:56 +0000

Dear Robyn,

Diana has signed at least 40,000 new hardcover copies of BEES this time around. As her popularity has grown since OUTLANDER was published in 1991, she has always tried to be as accessible to readers as possible, doing book signings at events for readers (new and previously purchased books) and signing new books for her publishers and independent bookstores to sell, such as the Poisoned Pen (http://store.poisonedpen.com).

Diana used to offer free signed bookplates for many years for readers but the requests became so numerous (hundreds to thousands a week at least) that she just has no time for that now. Nor does her assistant have time to mail all of those out. Diana has a husband, kids, and grandkids, and a life. Plus she works hard daily at writing and background research. There are only so many hours in the day.

Hopefully, the pandemic will be over soon and Diana can go to events and book signings again, where she will sign as many pre-purchased books as the event or book signing organizer will allow per person. She loves meeting with her readers at those, too.

Loretta
Diana’s Webmistress

By: Robyn McIlwain

Robyn McIlwain — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 16:14:43 +0000

Dear Diana?

I completely understand your workload, and i’m so happy that you’re able to do what you do (for selfish reasons!). I have been reading your books since 1994; I was pregnant with my first daughter. I had book 1 & 2, but had to wait for Voyager to be released (torture). I was able to get signed book plates from you; I sent a self-addressed, stamped envelope and you sent me signed bookplates. They are very dear to me. Do you do anything like that now? Post-purchase so to speak?

Reading Bees is truly a treat. I do not re-read books, but I’ve read most of the books more than once, usually waiting for the next book’s release. Each time I notice something different. I have grown to truly love the characters; Young Ian is my favorite. Thank you for your wonderful story, your humor and historical insight.

Sincerely,
Robyn McIlwain

By: BEVERLY L MILLER

BEVERLY L MILLER — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:46:13 +0000

You are a true beacon of hope, love, and kindness….as always. The fact that you give yourself writers cramp so often to please your fans is just one of the many things we love about you. While I realize you are not the only author that does such things, you do so much more for us all the time and I wanted to make sure you new that it was recognized. You and your staff’s (of which I am sure there are many) efforts do not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated. I hope that you can get some rest soon and enjoy a more leisurely holiday season with your family and close friends. I wish you a joyous Thanksgiving and a very merry Christmas.

PS. Please be sure to convey my appreciation and good wishes to your family as well. I know they sacrifice time with you for the sake of your loving fans, and that doesn’t go unnoticed either.

By: Katherine Norberg

Katherine Norberg — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:55:24 +0000

Diana: I've been around for a long time...born in Europe of a D-Day Normandy-landing GI during WWll, and a European mother, (Claire's contemporary) never has a series of books affected my life as the Outlander collection. Rarely one to re-read a novel, I find myself going back and revisiting the entire series as a source of comfort nightly. I join the ranks of the admiring public, realizing that my contribution is most assuredly lost in the tidal wave of accolades showered in your direction. As a writer myself, I appreciate the heights of the craft that you reach, the depth of research that you undertake, and the all-encompassing world-view you convey. Because of these attributes—especially your meticulous attention to detail—I find it all the more astonishing that you did not hire better help when it came to writing the French sentences/expressions peppered throughout the work. While the first book and a half in the series is relatively free of errors (except the chapter entitled "Une Mauvais Quart-D'heure;" it should be "Un" ) correct expressions, spelling, syntax, and idiomatic speech take a precipitous dive from then on. (I think Fergus would spin in his grave if he could read his own quotes.) I find it hard to believe that an accomplished author of your caliber and experience could not engage consultants that would be fluent in French and German. Granted, ninety-nine percent of your readers are not affected by this, because they don't know or care, but I cannot repress the feeling that you must. [I did notice that after naming Fergus' son "Germaine" (feminine version) in one volume, you did correct it to "Germain" in the following one. That leads me to believe that someone was looking out, at least part of the time.] While this aspect of your work does constitute a bit of a pebble in my shoe, the body of your work reaches such heights that its impact is hardly diminished. I remain an unabashed fan. Thank you for your unforgettable, far-reaching and hugely successful literary contribution.

By: Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:02:15 +0000

Hi,

Some information is in Diana’s OUTLANDISH COMPANION, Volumes I and II. She also has a list of books from her personal library on Library Thing, which includes some plant and medicinal books, I think. Diana’s profile on Library Thing:

https://www.librarything.com/profile/diana.gabaldon

OUTLANDISH COMPANION information on Diana’s website:

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/outlandish-companion-volume-one/

and

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/outlander-series/outlandish-companion-vol-two/

Cheers,

Loretta
Diana’s Webmistress

By: Katherine McGinnis

Katherine McGinnis — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:51:51 +0000

Diana,

I am just beginning to read the series. I found Outlander on my husband’s beside bookcase, although he doesn’t know how it got there and hasn’t read it. I’m reading it for the second (some of it third, maybe more) and have resisted going on because I didn’t want to leave Scotland. I grew up in Virginia and had more badly taught American history than I can describe. Then I saw the pictures from the TV version and that put me off, as movies from books I like always do. Yes, he does look very Scotch, but not like “my” Jamie! But I have gone on now and prepared to read more. Thanks to a Companion, I know more or less what to expect.

By: Susan Patricia Rankin Staples

Susan Patricia Rankin Staples — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:18:23 +0000

I remember reading that there is an online bibliography or list or document of the medicinal herb references Diana used in the books. I can’t recall where I kept the information. Can you help me? Thank you so much for the books and if you can help me locate this information. Gratitude is memory of the heart and I love your works. Patricia Staples

By: Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:32:20 +0000

Thanks to the pandemic, Diana’s schedule for book signings in the near future is unknown. You have to keep checking her appearances page periodically for new events. Click on the “Appearances” menu.

Like the article says, you can pre-order a copy of BEES signed by Diana from the Poisoned Pen, and they ship anywhere in the world.

Cheers,
Loretta
Diana’s Webmistress