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Diana Gabaldon might write an episode of Outlander series five

Diana Gabaldon might write an episode of Outlander series five

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The good news today is that  seasons 5 and 6 have been confirmed ( as if there was any doubt about that ), and that Diana Gabaldon may be writing at least one episode. Creator of the Outlander book series that the STARZ show is based on, Gabaldon enjoys a bit more creative freedom with her creation than other authors and adaptations. Showrunner Ronald D. Moore made sure of this from the beginning — Gabs serves as a series consultant from time to time, as well…

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Outlander author talks about George R.R. Martin’s struggles writing The Winds of Winter

Outlander author talks about George R.R. Martin’s struggles writing The Winds of Winter

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Diana Gabaldon, the author of the Outlander series and a friend of Martin’s, recently backed up that idea when speaking with fans last week. We’re not sure what question inspired her to talk about this conversation she had with Martin, but it was interesting.  So Gabaldon asked Martin how things were going with “the newest book.” Quoth Martin, via Gabaldon: I’m having all kinds of trouble. Have you ever killed somebody off that you later realized that you needed?…I just painted myself into…

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Outlander fans visitor numbers to the Clan Fraser memorial are up

Outlander fans visitor numbers to the Clan Fraser memorial are up

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Historians who maintain the Culloden Battlefield in Scotland are reportedly blaming fans of the novels and TV series for trampling the area around the Clan Fraser memorial . The property manager of Culloden says more than 180,000 people visited the battlefield last year, up 28 percent from 2016. Some even left behind little cutouts of Sam Heughan, who plays Jamie Fraser on the Starz drama. Outlander news from Outlander tours . The Battle of Culloden was teased at the end…

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Diana Gabaldon to dish on ‘Outlander’ at Savannah Book Fest

Diana Gabaldon to dish on ‘Outlander’ at Savannah Book Fest

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Savannah Book Fest: Scientist-turned-novelist Diana Gabaldon to dish on ‘Outlander’ at sold-out opening address   In the late 1980s, Diana Gabaldon was a research scientist working in the field of behavioral ecology when she set out to explore a new hobby that would transform her career rather drastically. What became the New York Times bestselling series “Outlander” began as a piece of historical fiction and a challenge Gabaldon gave herself. She wanted to write a novel, just for practice. While watching the science-fiction television…

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