DIANA GABALDON

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/11/1952     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Diana J. Gabaldon is an American author and television writer. She is best known for the book series Outlander. Her books merge multiple genres, featuring elements of historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure and science fiction/fantasy. A television adaptation of the Outlander novels premiered on Starz in 2014.

NOTABLE WORK

Outlander

WHY THEY MATTER

Diana Gabaldon stands out for her innovative blending of multiple genres in her Outlander book series, incorporating historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, and science fiction/fantasy. This unique fusion has attracted a diverse readership and contributed to her widespread popularity. Additionally, the successful television adaptation of her novels further showcases her ability to create compelling and multi-dimensional narratives that resonate with audiences across different mediums.

FAMOUS QUOTE

I was just looking for a time and place in which to set a historical novel because I wanted to practise writing one. I wasn't going to show it to anyone, let alone get it published, so it didn’t really matter where I set it. I saw this young man in a kilt and thought that was quite fetching, so why not Scotland in the 18th century?On what inspired her to write a historical novel in“Caught Between Two Worlds – Diana Gabaldon Interview”inThe Scots Magazine(2018 Mar 2)

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