People often ask when I’ll be “appearing” and where (some people seem to think I spend my entire life flitting round the country (well, continents, let us say…) signing books. Luckily, it only seems that way…). I really don’t do book tours as such, save when a new book comes out—but I sometimes do single events, for this or that, which are listed below.
Also I’m trying not to travel much this year, in hopes of finishing Book Ten sooner, rather than later.
If you’d like a signed copy of one of my books and cannot attend one of the events below, The Poisoned Pen Bookstore sells signed new editions of my books that are currently in print online. You pay the list price of the book plus shipping, and they ship anywhere in the world. There is no charge for my signature. Click here for available signed books by me from the Pen.
Thanks!
-Diana
May, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
June, 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026 – SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
S.D. Coverly will discuss the release of their new book, THE ARCANE ARTS. Hosted by Diana Gabaldon.
Event begins at 6:30 p.m., to about 8:30 p.m.
Free event. No tickets required to attend.
NOTE: All copies of THE ARCANE ARTS by S.D. Coverly (Random House, $30.00 USD) will be signed in advance and available for sale at the event. Or online at the Poisoned Pen in advance (bring your Pen receipt). There will be no in-person book-signing line for S.D. Coverly or Diana Gabaldon at this event, but the authors will be available for photos after the program. Pre-signed new copies of some of Diana’s books will be available for sale at the event, too.
Event Host and Contact Information:
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
sales@poisonedpen.com
Or call the Pen during regular business hours.
Event Venue:
Scottsdale United Methodist Church
4140 N. Miller Road
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Well, a semi-retraction. I’d written the announcement for the book-signing of S.D. Coverly’s THE ARCANE ARTS [on my official Facebook page], but without checking the Poisoned Pen’s website for the event details— mea culpa!
I had—in all the comings and goings of the last six weeks <gasp, pant, wheeze…>—forgotten that the Pen had suggested that – to avoid my spending all night signing books (and possibly taking attention away from the actual heroes of the evening…), I should come by the store a couple of times prior and pre-sign a quantity of books, which could then be offered for sale at the event.
So. The information here about the event is from the Pen’s own Events Page, and I deleted the original (erroneous) Facebook announcement…
See you June 1st!
-Diana
On Facebook, Jasmine C. asked:
“Hi! I was wondering if the whole Outlander collection will be available pre-autographed at the event? Also, will attendees be allowed to bring their own Outlander books to possibly have signed after the program/photos, or will the event only include the pre-signed copies being sold there? Thank you so much!”
Diana answered:
It’s only the pre-signed copies. Please do not bring your books from home for me to sign at this event. I’ve done many events at the Pen, and even those that are show-casing another author has a Noticeable number of Outlander fans, lugging six or seven of their own books, in addition to the one they’ve just bought. It’s not (at all) that I mind signing books for people, but with a large crowd, having that many people (with armloads of books) makes it a looooong evening (which, considering that I normally haven’t had dinner before an event, means I’m fainting with hunger, as well as fatigue).
I have—many times—had evening events that ran for four or five hours (just of signing, following a program). It’s one of those situation where, yes, I’m delighted to sign anyone’s books! It’s just that if there are a couple of hundred anyones, each with five books…. well, try taking a sheet of paper and (pausing to say, “How do you spell your name?” first) signing “To Xysziosji, Slainte! Your Name” twenty times in a row. Then stop and think what it might be like to do that another hundred times before you get to eat supper or rest…
About S.D. Coverly:
S. D. Coverly is the pen name for co-authors Dana Schwartz and Dan Frey. Dana Schwartz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of ANATOMY: A LOVE STORY and IMMORTALITY: A LOVE STORY. Dan Frey is the critically acclaimed author of THE FUTURE IS YOURS and DREAMBOUND. THE ARCANE ARTS is their first novel together.
Publisher’s Description of THE ARCANE ARTS:
In this thrilling and sexy dark romance, a graduate student and her adviser dive into a taboo branch of magic, igniting a dangerous passion.
“Dark academia, romance, and fantasy join forces in a gripping new book.” -People
Ambitious and driven, Ellsbeth Storer has long been determined to study the arcane arts, even before the mysterious death of a loved one draws her to prestigious Newlyn University.
Professor Thaddeus Rawlins was once the wunderkind of the field, but in the wake of a horrific tragedy that nearly ended his career, he has resigned himself to the boredom of tenure.
Yet when the magnetic Ellsbeth enters his orbit, he finds her impossible to resist. He agrees to oversee her pursuit of a taboo thesis topic: the study of writ magic, the illegal power to control and compel others—and a secret obsession of Rawlins’s.
As student and professor undertake their illicit research, harmless flirtation crosses into uncontrollable desire, which threatens to bloom into something even more dangerous: love.
But can two people who are masters of manipulation ever trust each other?
July, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
August, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
September, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
October, 2026
October 23-25, 2026 – SURREY, B.C. (CANADA)
Diana Gabaldon will be a featured author at the 2026 Surrey International Writers’ Conference.
Paid registration for the conference is required. See below.
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Event Home Page:
Surrey International Writers Conference (SiWC)
https://siwc.ca
Conference Venue:
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
5269 104 Ave,
Surrey, British Columbia
CANADA
Are you an aspiring author who wants to learn how to get published from industry experts, and in person? Diana has again agreed to be one of the authors at the 33rd annual Surrey International Writers’ Conference from October 23-26. 2026, a workshop-based conference with a focus on development of skills and industry-based knowledge.
Diana has been a guest author at this annual conference for decades by hosting workshops and giving talks, signing books, and serving as a judge at the Writing Contest.
Multiple workshops are held at the conference in which attendees learn about the publishing industry from professionals including multiple authors and agents. Rub elbows with the pros and get their feedback on your work!
Surrey is located very near and southeast of Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s scenic west coast, is near the Canada-U.S.A. border, and is about 150 miles north of Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Diana’s Schedule at SiWC
Diana’s talks at SiWC are listed at:
https://www.siwc.ca/presenters/gabaldon-diana/
If you’d like to browse and learn about the many other professional authors, editors, and agents who will attend SiWC, go to:
https://www.siwc.ca/presenters/
Registration and Conference Fees for SiWC
Registration for SiWC 2026 opens on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Noon Pacific Time. Go to:
https://www.siwc.ca/registration/
Costs for registration are are posted on the SiWC registration page in the spring each year. SiWC is not-for-profit and sets prices to cover the costs of hosting the conference.
Be sure to register and reserve a hotel room as soon as possible, as both will likely sell out!
Booking a Hotel Room:
A discounted SiWC group rate is available for this year’s conference at the hotel where it will take place. USE THE LINKS ON THIS SiWC WEBPAGE BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM, to ensure you are obtaining the group rate:
https://www.siwc.ca/conference/venue/hotel-room-booking/
The organizers advise not waiting to book your room, as the hotel sells out most years, often before registration opens. Group rates are subject to availability and are available only until they sell out or September 22, 2026, whichever comes first.
November, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
December, 2026
No official appearances confirmed at this time.
General Information – Appearances
Please keep the following in mind:
- If tickets are required for an event, they may be free or require a fee which goes to the hosting organization or sponsor. Tickets for ALL events featuring Diana usually sell out very quickly once they become available.
- PLEASE CHECK WITH THE HOSTING ORGANIZATION OR SPONSOR of an appearance or event OFTEN for the latest information, ticketing, venue changes, policies and updates. This list is provided as a convenience and my webmistress works hard to keep it current, but it may not always be perfectly up-to-date.
- If you have questions about an appearance or need more details, please contact the host organization or sponsor listed. They have all the answers. Thanks!
- Diana is always happy to sign and personalize your books at book signing events as time allows. However, note that some events and venues may require a book purchase or have a limit on how many books you can bring from home for signing. Please check with the event host or sponsor if details are not listed on this webpage.
If you know of an event that Diana has confirmed she will attend that is not listed on this webpage, please let Diana’s Webmistress know.
This page was last updated on Suday, May 24, 2026 at 5:45 p.m. (Central Time) by Diana Gabaldon or Diana’s Webmistress.