I’m pleased to announce that WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART’S BLOOD (aka MOBY) will be published by Random House (US) on June 10th, 2014.
To answer a few questions that I _know_ the answer to:
Canada always publishes on the same date as the US.
UK Cover
The UK (and its territories, Australia and New Zealand) usually publishes very near the US date, but not invariably on the _same_ day. It might be, it might be a few days earlier, it might be later, I don’t know. Will tell you as soon as I do.
Germany will likely publish quite close to the same date as the US, perhaps a little sooner. I don’t know about that yet.
Almost all other non-English publishers will publish about a year after the US/English edition, because they have to allow time for translation, and a Big Book takes a long time to translate. (Germany gets much faster translation because I have a close personal relationship with the German translator, and she works with me while I write.)
The book-tour for MOBY is being rescheduled as we speak. The launch party will be held in Scottsdale, AZ, by the Poisoned Pen bookstore, at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 6-10 PM, June 10th.
That’s ALL I know for now. As soon as the dates are re-set (spoke to the Random House publicist this morning and she says she thinks most of the dates and events previously scheduled will be the same), I’ll post the list everywhere.
I love these books and will read every one of them no matter how far apart the pub dates are. But these constant push-backs of the date is bordering on the ridiculous. I will have had it on pre-order for more than a year by the time it’s actually published. I don’t mean to sound angry or petty, but can’t you wait until the book has had it’s final edit and is off to be printed before announcing the dates? I realize that people want to know how much longer it will be, but repeatedly changing the date makes you look unprofessional, IMO.
Did you not read your explanation above about the reason for the changing dates? Maybe before you post a comment you should read the comments that came before. She explains that she had nothing to do with the original publication dates. They were set without even consulting with her.
Of course I read her explanations. Simply because the publisher has told an author about a release date is no reason for the author to announce it. Gabaldon has been in publishing long enough to realize that dates frequently get changed. So, wait until the book is on it’s way to the printer before announcing it’s release date. Fans get excited, and then they get peeved. I’m not saying she IS unprofessional. I’m saying that fans may PERCEIVE her to be unprofessional. I would think she’d want to avoid that.
KesterGayle,
Hmmm…. What’s that sound I hear?
I see a big smudge-mark where “someone” tried to “back-pedal” and put a “spin” on it at the same time.
Nice try, but I doubt anyone will buy what your trying to sell.
KESTERGAYLE……. Since when does Diana have to explain herself to you, really do you actually believe that you have a right to be such a complaining rude Person.
I think you need to remember one thing, it’s not your work, and it certainly is not your right to dictate to Diana on how she should have done this and done that, how and when to publish, the trouble with people like yourself and your negative gripes put’s real Diana Gabaldon Fans in a poistion to be very angry and feel the need to respond to you and put you back in your place, leave Diana, her publishers etc alone and understand that things happen that cannot be prevented, which actually means MOBY will be released on the date stated and not before because your angry the dates changed.
You and your ridiculous statements upset real Fans so keep your negative comments to yourself.
GREAT WRITER, GREAT SERIES, BRILLIANT, AMAZINGLY GRACIOUS TO HER FANS.
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DIANA.
Diana,
Thank you for your wonderful series. I am looking forward to the next book coming out. I would rather it be the best it can be and wait than have it rushed and other things suffer. I wish you the best!! God bless you and yours. I will follow this series through the end and eagerly anticipate the arrival. Do you know if the Audible publishing date will be the same as the hardback? Do you ever come to the Louisville, KY area on your book tour? I would LOVE to meet you and get a signed copy of Outlander!
God bless! Sarah
I usually don’t comment on blogs, but just wanted to say to all….writing is an artform….a craft. As readers we have been privileged to find this artist and read her works. Diana, your works are entertaining, educational, heartwarming and amazing! You take us on journeys to places we could not have imagined. We all know publishers set these dates, but you never let us down by rushing. Wben i pick up your next piece of art…i know it will not disappoint! Thank you for sharing with us! Kim
Wonderful series and I am looking forward to this next addition. You are by far my favourite author.
I apologize if I missed this somewhere–will the audible version of the book be available at the same release date or later? Anxiously awaiting, but I believe we will all survive the delay
Dear Paula–
Yes, the audio version comes out at the same time as the hardcover release, God willing and Davina doesn’t get run over by a bus or something…
–Diana
Please come to Canada on your book tour. And please, never stop writing.
Dear Diana,
I am rereading the series. Taking my time and enjoying every word, moment, giggle and tear. Your tomes are hard to handle. Years of working have lessened my grip. My hands tire easily and my eyes are not the best. My husband bought me a Nook. Even though I own all of books I rebought them in Ebook form. I am once again happily reading.
Thank you for hours of escape you have provided.
I always look forward to the next book in the series. Every time you release a new book, I re-read the WHOLE THING from the beginning! I can’t wait to do it all again! You have AMAZING talent and are by far my favorite author. I know some people are frustrated by the new pub date, but I look at it as extra time to speculate and relish the anticipation.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with the rest of us!
June, okay. It is what it is!
This just means I get to read the whole series over agin which is what I do between new books. Yes, I have read the entire series 6 times or maybe 7 and I see something new in each book every time. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Diana keep on doing what you do so well….no matter how long it takes.
Your most loyal fan in Hawaii
Phew! Thank the lord for that, Amazon UK are currently advertising the release date of Moby as 2015. I’m just happy the release date is in 2014, no way I could have waited another year. Keep writing them Diana and we’ll keep reading them.
I can be patient a little longer. We want a quality product, don’t we folks? But I’ve scratched out the release date on my calendar so many times, it is “MAYBE” not “MOBY”.
Thank you, Diana, for creating a story that that is so compelling and beloved, that crazed fans act like addicts in withdrawal. Kidding, well, mostly…
Hi Diana,
When I heard the publishing date had been moved to June 10th, I’ll be honest….. my heart sank and I moaned!! I have been so excited to read MOBY these past many months. I have re-read the whole series for a third time so I’d be ready by March…… BUT ..I do understand. You are trying to do another amazing job on MOBY. Each book of the Outlander series has been incredible so I know that you care very much about this series and the characters that you have so wonderfully created for us. There is so much history in each book, I also know it takes an enormous amount of research. I know you just want to keep doing a great job, and after all… you do have a life outside of writing….. your hubby, your children, you do have to take time to eat and wash (LOL!!), and all of your other commitments. You have really spoiled us so much already with giving us bits of the book to read almost everyday. No other author does that, that I know of. You honestly have been really good to us and I thank you most sincerely. Enjoy finishing the book and please do take time to enjoy the holidays. It looks like you are going to have a very busy year ahead so you deserve some break. Again, thank you very much. We are all really excited but we’ll try and be mature people and wait. If Jamie could live in a cave for all of those years, we can wait a few extra months for the next delicious boo,. I am so excited. Bye for now. Kathy
In this world of ‘me, me, me’ and ‘now, now, now’ I think this is an excellent opportunity to practice our patience as we wait for an artist to complete her work to her own satisfaction. I won’t hold my breath (blue does not become me). I won’t jump up and down (although I could use the exercise). I will however, revisit Claire, Jamie and probably Lord John – sometimes with the help of Davina Porter. I will buy gift cards to book stores for the Gabaldon fans on my Christmas list and I will relish the 6 (or more) months of anticipation.
Thank-you Diana.
B
Thank _you_, Barbara! [g]
–Diana
I think I missed something. What does MOBY stand for?
Dear Maresy–
My Own Heart’s Blood = MOHB = MOH-B = MOBY. Geddit? [g]
(It’s also white and very big…)
–Diana
Dear Diana,
the new pub date for “Ein Schatten von Verrat und Liebe” (as MOBY is called in Germany) will be June 9th in the German speaking countries. According to the publisher´s website at Randomhouse.de, an unabridged audio recording will be published on the same date.
Dear Olaf–
So far as _I_ know, that’s correct.
–Diana
23 years with Jamie and Claire and all the wonderful characters in the Outlander series…its wonderful isn’t it? I for one don’t mind the wait as I, in some ways dread the ‘end’ of this part of the story. And so I will patiently wait and savour every moment. Diana the gift you’ve given with your telling of these stories cannot be measured. Thank you for giving me a place to go to escape the day to day stresses of my world. Waiting is half the fun…now maybe I should read outlander again…five times isn’t too much is it?
Diana, I too thoroughly enjoyed up to book 7, because I could see the interaction of Jamie and Claire being so like my late wife and myself. We were blessed.
I can understand the frustration of the negative comments. Many may not be as negative as appears. If they are anything like me, then by the time a delayed book comes out, I have forgotten the impact details that lead into it and almost have to reread the entire previous book to pick up the thread of the story, because like your multi-tasking writing, I have several other stories running around in my head at the same time. I am a mere male, and everyone knows that we are only supposed to be able to do one thing at a time.
The last I heard was that book 8 was to be the final, now you mention book 9. Is this the last, or could you be tempted to add more to the series? It is a hypothetical question until the time comes, but what is you current guess?
Dear Ron–
I think there are nine books, total, in the main series–plus a prequel volume about Jamie’s parents, an undetermined number of “pilot fish” (what my husband calls the shoal of novellas and other short pieces that swim along with, around, and through the bigger books [g]), and (probably) three volumes of THE OUTLANDISH COMPANION (the second one should be out quite soon after MOBY is published).
Hope you’ll enjoy them!
–Diana
Ohh nooooo, I have to wait another YEAR?! before I can read book 8 in dutch…AHHHH
Strange, I wrote a lot more……where is it?
My message was: Please try to see how lucky you are if you’re language is english or german….it’ll be June before you know it!
And whooeehoee: Lotte Verbeek as Geillis !!!
WOW! It amazes me how mad and selfish people can be about something they have had to make no effort in gaining. It makes me glad I had to learn patience and manners towards others as a kid. I’m just glad you are willing to share your stories with all of us. (My opinion of course).
Instead of getting in your face I hope this is better. I was reminded of a song I heard as a kid if you can listen to it I hope it will make you laugh. It is called( The Scotsman) by Dr. Demento. I hope it will help the criticism feel lighter.
Thanks Chris, just watched a cute animted version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFzJ47hbnJs
I’m desperate to read the next book but, conversely, I’m savouring the anticipation because when I’ve read it, I’ll have years to wait for the next one! Am I weird?
Dear Diana,
I love the Outlander series! The characters have become almost like part of my family. I find the books a comforting and friendly escape and I always learn something new about history or botany. Each time a new book comes out I reread the entire series so I am completely up to date when I read the new novel and haven’t forgotten anything. Each time I reread them I get something different out of them and it is like visiting with old friends.
I hope you never stop writing them! Thanks for the great stories. Looking forward to MOHB.
sincerely,
Rosemary