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.
Diana:
Keep doing what you do best putting out the best series ever. The book will come out when it comes out. When I find out there will be a new book I go back and reread the previous books in the series so I’m ready for the new one.
Take your time as your books are quality work. I recently finished what was supposed to be the last book in another series and it was really, really bad. It was like they threw it together just to get it done. I would rather wait for quality and not be disappointed.
Long story short (I know too late) keep up the excellent work. Thank you for a wonderful series.
Cece
Worth the wait! I’ve read each at least 3 times and now that there’s a visual character, which IS spot on, btw. I’m reading all again in anticipation of both mini series and Moby. I appreciate the detail and connections between the books even more each time. Loaned out my paperback outlander years ago but hope to order a signed one from you soon. Thanks for a great story that feels very real
The comments regarding the potential death of a reader before the series ends makes me smile.
I’m clergy (Presbyterian, even!) and December 2012 I had a dear member of my congregation decide to remove the vent that allowed him to breathe. Dave was very much in his right mind, and asked that a number of us be present at his passing.
What the heck do you talk about at a time like that? :::laugh::: With Dave, it was the books and movies that had sequels that he regretted not reading or seeing. He seemed most put-out by not being able to see the next Star Trek movie (with the ‘new’ kids). At that point, I had heard a juicy tidbit of a spoiler and was able to tell him that Khan would return in this particular film.
Dave rolled his eyes and said: “At least God has spared me this”.
In all seriousness, in the end, we will only live in the present (unless of course we hear stones sing…). I’m grateful for each day, and hope to see tomorrow. (And of course, I really hope to see June 10th!).
Dear Karen–
So do it. [g]
Thank you for the charming story, and your good wishes–both much appreciated!
–Diana
Hi Diana!
Like everyone else on here I’m a huge fan! Now that you are coming to the end of the series, when you look back at Outlander, is there anything you would change? I was just curious from a writers standpoint if you’d want to change things in the beginning as you reflect back over the life of the story and see how it would end.
Dear Deedee–
No. I wrote each book as well as I possibly could. It may not be perfect [g], but it’s the best work I could do at the time; I’ll stand by it.
(This isn’t the last book, you know. There’s a Book Nine.)
–Diana
Dear Diana,
I am a very late but very enthusiastic fan. It was not until I retired from teaching that I had time to read much more than I could while working. I have always read biographies, non-fiction and information books. So when I asked friends to recommend some fiction books for me in the sci-fi/fantasy genre I tried several but just couldn’t get into them. One day one of these friends handed me a very worn copy of your first book in the series and I then had the luxury of reading right through all of them as I collected each one over the next several weeks. I love things about Scotland as my mother was Scottish. I love history and I love mystical spiritual books. Your books have it all! I just could not put them down and I am very hopeful that the television series will remain true to your stories, I do like who they picked for the cast and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series when it comes out! I hope your huge fan base all over the world will allow the tv series seasons to be completed. Thank you so much for writing these wonderful books as I am sure they have brought great joy to many who are so enthralled with them!!!
Dear Linda–
Thank you! I’m so pleased that you have more time to read. [g] Nothing better! (Though I do think the tv series will be Just Great, and that all the people who enjoy the books will relish this new dimension.)
–Diana
This is the first time I’ve read more than the first couple of comments. After reading less than a quarter of them I’m realizing there is just about a full length Gabaldon book’s worth! And almost as much passion- but lots more whining, yuck.
Once when handing Outlander (#1) to a girlfriend at a cafe, a woman at the next table piped up- “I just love those books! I re-read the whole series every year.” She was middle-aged and there with her husband, and they looked very content. This is the effect your books have. Who needs a marriage counsellor when you have the example of Claire and Jamie?
Your books have inspired me to learn more about colonial times, both here in the States and in Europe. Your books have inspired me to learn more about my own Scottish roots, and to save for a trip to Urquhart Castle. Thanks to your novellas I’ve read short stories by other authors in “Mad Scientist” and am soon to start “Dangerous Women” when the library allows, though I have to admit no one else’s stories compare to yours.
I totally love Lord John (what a man, really!) and do hope you will keep expanding on other characters if you can take the whining while people wait for the next tome after MOBY. Specifically, you couldn’t possibly be finished with Michael and Joan, I hope I hope….
Thank you for enjoying your work so much, for following a passion, and for putting up with the business end of it. You truly set a good example for aspiring authors-to-be.
Thanks, Jenny!
Glad you’ve been enjoying the books, and see others doing so, too! As for people who think that berating a writer will somehow cause said writer to cough up a book instantly…well, there’s no arguing with insanity. I allow such comments to be posted here, on the principle that people are entitled to their opinions, however misguided, but I don’t respond to them–waste of time, and I haven’t got any to spare right now.
I hope you’ll enjoy MOBY as much as all the other books; I’m liking it a lot myself. [g]
Best,
–Diana
I’ve read each of the Outlander hardcover books plus listening (many times!) to the audible.com version. Davina Porter is the best reader and I hope she will do the honors for Written in My Own Blood. Any chance for new Lord John? Thanks Diana.
Dear Sally–
The amazing Davina will be doing the audiobook for WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART’S BLOOD. [g] And certainly there will be another Lord John book, but I don’t know when. Have to finish this one first!
Best,
–Diana
Wow what a bunch of whining people on here. I cannot believe some of the negative and harsh comments. Come on people, lighten up.
I use the time before the next release of a novel to read the series all over again. It’s fantastic as you get drawn into the whole story again:):) and re-live those parts of each book that are your favourites.
Diana, thank you for giving all of us such a fantastic story that I know I will probably read over and over until I’m old and grey LOL.
Can’t wait until June!!!!!!!
Since ebooks are easier to ship
any hope we can get the new book earlier?
Dear Cathy–
No, but nice try. [g]
–Diana
Dear Dianna,
Don’t care how long it takes, love, love, love your
Work. And obviously so do all the people
Who write in to you(even the grumpy ones)
Please don’t stop, thank you for your imag-
Ination.
Your loyal(also impatient) fan,
Kim
Can’t wait! Thanks for bringing us these wonderful books.
p.s. Maybe you should rethink starting your US tour in Arizona? Not to get politics involved, but it is a state that appears determined to “time travel” so they can restrict the rights of minorities, gays and women.
Dear Jeanne–
I, um, LIVE in Arizona.
Best,
–Diana
J’adore…je suis une de vos plus grandes fan ici au Québec…hâte de lire le tome 8 et surtout de voir la série TV au Québec
Dearest Diana,
I LOVE you, your books & their characters! I’ve been a devoted fan since the release of Outlander & have reaNever believed in these types of shakes, protein drinks, supplements and haven’t been since 1997. I get my nutrients from fresh fruit and veggies which provide everything I needd the series THREE times….take all the time you need. Great things like your work is worth waiting for
Even though we can’t stop worrying about Jem, Jamie, Claire & poor confused William!
Your loyal fans will support you regardless of how much time you need! Pay no mind to the impatient ones…
Wishing you & your family a wonderful & productive 2014
The way I see it, you give my 91 year old Grandmother (Your #1 Fan!) a reason to live LONGER! Carry-on, it will been done when it’s done!
I first heard of the Outlander series from http://www.booktrib.com. Your 20th Anniversary edition of Outlander (free CD included) was one of the books in the weekly contest. I entered every day and won.
I loved the book and am almost finished with book 6 in the series. I haven’t started any of the Lord John books yet. How many books will be in the Outlander series?
I’ve been a reader since the beginning and I can’t wait for the new book. I’m also hoping that the audio book might come out around the same time? Being a mom, it is sometimes hard to find the time to sit and read anymore.
I so love your writing!
Keep up the good work!
I LOVE THIS SERIES, I HOPE- WRITEN IN MY OWN HEARTS BLOOD- WILL BE IN AUDIO QUICKLY AND RECORDED BY DAVINA PORTER
I can not wait for the release of your new book. Thank you so much, Diana, for the adventure I have been on with Jamie and Claire! I can’t imagine what it would take to write a series of novels such as these. My husband called them the seven books (soon to be eight) of separation as once I started I couldn’t stop!
Waiting in anticipation of MOBY, Thank You again, Kas
My grandmother introduced me to the books about 6 weeks ago. I didn’t know a thing about them prior. I have to say, I have read all 7 so far and I have never connected with a story and it’s characters the way I did with this series. I want to thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. The way the story weaves the characters’ lives together and the twists….I can not wait for the next book!
I have to agree with Heather. The books always forget the world around me and even though I finished all 7 books, I still keep reading them over and over again. They still make me laugh, smile and cry. Not many Authors can do that to their readers. Thank you so much for sharing the adventures of James and Clair Fraser with us!
Love this series. In fact I am reading it again in preparation for reading My Own Heart’s Blood.
I love this series and am eagerly awaiting My Own Heart’s Blood. Meanwhile I am reading the whole lot again!