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Well, the art department chose a different background color than the one I’d suggested–but they did a wonderful job with the caltrop! And over all, I think it’s quite striking, and in keeping with the rest of the series.
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Hello Diana; I am so happy as you answered me; THANK YOU VERY MUCH: the coverage of your book is Very well Big kisses of France Christine
Love it – would love it even more in my hands. Love the celtic knot circle – it looks like the celtic design on my wedding band. And, after seeing the cover, I am a little nervous about what’s in the book!
I like the new cover but am surprised that it is black. I guess that is fitting as this is the last book in the series?
Very Nice, Diana. It very much compliments the other series covers.
AngieLass
Dear Diana
That’s OK, thanks for answering though! It’s too bad your characters aren’t based on actual people. It must mean there will never be a Jamie Fraser in real life
Like what Heather said, Jamie does set the standards high for the male species
LOL.
This is for MARY ANN: As I understand in previous comments from D.G., Echo is not the last book in the series. If I read the post correctly, there will be at least one more book after Echo.
The cover is great, but I wouldn’t care what it looked like! I won’t judge the book by its cover. LOL Like most of your fans, I would be delighted to read it with NO cover whatsoever. In other words, tell them to quit fussing around and print it!!
Would “love it” be too strong??
It is very striking and does fit with the others.
That is a striking cover. I like the black background. Wow. I can’t wait to read this one!
Oh, I love it! It is dark, and leaves a sense of mystery. It makes me eager to open and read why….. Can’t wait to have one in my hands!
So Diana is there a release date yet for the book?
I am SO excited to add `Echo' to my collection. I have all the versions that have been printed (except for the paperbacks – lent them out & never got them back…).
I think the new, black cover is stunning!
As the Outlander series is my favorite story EVER, I have recommended and talked about the books for years. My mom, who has bad eyes and only has the patience to read magazine articles, has never read them, but has heard LOTS (repeatedly) about them. Of course, as a staunch Catholic who could never talk about S-E-X to me, I of course never brought up the fact that there is lots of S-E-X in the story with her.
So she quite happily for a number of years, regularly promoted the Outlander series at the elementary school she teaches at (in a very small town). Well, finally as she was launching on again in the staff room about how her daughter SOOOO loves these books, and can never seem to put them down, one of the other teachers took her aside to inform her that – Oh My God! There is alot of S-E-X (whispered of course) in these much loved books of mine.
Of course my mom was horrified and proceeded to inform me the next time we got together about her discovery. Consoling her with the fact that it was beautiful, MARRIED S-E-X didn't appease her much either. Apparently she still must hope that my 2 children were delivered by the stork – like i was!
Still makes me laugh!
I gotta tell you, im still absolutely stoked there is more to the story!!!
yay!!
God i miss Jamie!!!
It’s Gorgeous! I can hardly wait!
Dear Heather–
OUTLANDER commandos? I love it! [g]
As my first beloved editor said to me, “These _have_ to be word-of-mouth books, because they’re too weird to describe to anyone!”
This is absolutely true, so I _really_ appreciate folks like you, who take the time to spread the word!
Dear Nicole–
Yes, Barbara is translating away, even as we speak. [g]
Dear Clefevre–
Well, they can’t print it until I finish _writing_ it, I’m afraid.
Dear Rob, Tina, et al–
No, just “fall,” so far. When I have a specific date, I’ll post it, both here and on the website.
I LOVE it! This is the first book in the series that I've had to wait for & I'm so excited. I remember turning to my DH, at 12am on New Years Day, saying "Echo In The Bone comes out this year".
Dear Diana–
I’m aware that mine is only one person’s view, and as such nothing to pay attention to, statistically speaking. I just thought you might appreciate someone NOT saying goshwowI’mahugefanwhen’sitout for once.
See, I DO have the distinction of being a non-fan (g), and as such I represent group two, the group of potential readers who – again only in my opinion – won’t be buying this book, judging by its cover.
My main objection is actually that I don’t see that it is a caltrop immediately. Viewed slightly from the side and from above, with maybe a hint of paving surrounding the ring to indicate the ground on which the evil little bugger is placed, I WOULD have been interested, but, again, it’s just my ten cents’ worth.
Iago