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Right, unexpurgated art. Well, here’s the deal: There is a section at the end of THE EXILE (the new graphic novel), titled “The Making of THE EXILE,” which is a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration between me and Hoang Nguyen, who did the artwork for the book. It includes a mention of one panel, showing part of Jamie and Claire’s wedding night, where the publishing people (reluctantly [g]) decided that the art was a little _too_ graphic, and opted to have Hoang draw a blanket over part of the view. However, Betsy Mitchell, the editor, told me that I could put the original panel up on my website and blog, once the book was out–and I mentioned that while writing my part of the “Making Of” section.
Well, next thing I know, someone tells me that Random House Canada (who are also publishing the book) have uploaded the “Making Of” section to scribd–the link is
here–and all kinds of people are going nuts looking for the dirty art. [g]
I hadn’t expected the “Making Of” section to be available prior to publication, so the art wasn’t up yet. (And it’s not _that_ explicit, anyway) But I was away from home when all this hit over the weekend, so just now having time to get it up. There you are–enjoy!
Wow.
Well you know what they say about a picture. . . Thanks for "getting it up" – and Jamie, too, of course.
*kermitflail* Diana, I know all of my fellow Outlander fans up here in Canada are so excited to get our hands on this when it is released. I cannot wait to see Jamie and Claire through Hoang's eyes.
It is -definitely- more of Jamie and Claire than I ever expected to see outside of my imagination! -jawdrop-
Did poor Frank ever really stand a chance?
In a word? NO!
I already couldn't be more excited for The Exile's release, but now I'm really counting the days until it's out! Than you so much for the fabulous sneak peak! (even if it isn't included technically :p )
All I can say is WOW!
Carla ~ Lady Oliver
It's beautiful…well…what else do people on their wedding night.Thank you Diana and I think you were right about Claire's arm…
Um. Wow. You might want to include a warning in the title for those of us who look at your blog when taking a break at work. [blush] I'm off to clean out my temporary internet files…LOL
Dear Heather–
[rolling eyes] The title _says_ "Unexpurgated Art". How much more warning do you want?
–Diana
Dear Jennifer–
Oh, this scene is included in the book–top of page 124 (for the benefit of folk intending to browse it in the bookstore rather than buy it [g]). It's just that the blanket is drawn up to Jamie's waist and covers all of Claire's leg.
–Diana
Diana – Well, now that I've looked "unexpurgated" up, I guess you are right. LOL Didn't mean to offend…I love your books. I consider myself well-read and fairly intelligent but honestly was not familiar with that one.
Dear Heather–
Oh–sorry! That didn't occur to me. [g]
–Diana
I'm with you, adventures north – poor Frank! LOL!!
Counting the days until the book is out!
Yowza! Now that's hot. Thanks for sharing!
You said it's not "that" explicit… yeah, this is pretty bloody explicit. I love it though, totally made me laugh! LOL.
Oh Jamie… so hilarious xD
Holly cow! Wow…Is it me or is it warm in here LOL.
I think I'm having a hot flash!
I am sorry, but I have seen worse on tv during prime time. Anyway, since when is this a children's book? I would have left it in, but that is me. But thanks for showing. I still have my crush on Jamie & Ian, lol.
UMMM… Yummy!!!! Love it, Love it, Love it. Claire looks like she's lovin' it too!!!!
Thanks Diana what an awesome treat!!!!!
Dear Hev–
Well, I would have left it in, too, but it wasn't my call. And no, definitely not a children's book [g]–but I believe the hesitance was due to the idea that bookstores will likely shove this into the graphic novel section (back by the SF/F books), where the majority of reader/browsers _are_ younger folk.
–Diana