Diana Gabaldon's Blog, page 34

Not that I have been _entirely_ frivolous over the last c...

Not that I have been _entirely_ frivolous over the last couple of weeks. I've also just finished a novella titled "Lord John and the Plague of Zombies," and here's a bit of it, for your entertainment--hope you enjoy it!


"Lord John and the Plague of Zombies" - excerpt
Copyright 2010 Diana Gabaldon

[This will be published in an anthology titled DOWN THESE STRANGE STREETS, edited by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois. No, I don't have a pub date for this yet, but am assuming sometime in 2011.:]...

WHEW!

I'm actually a trifle disappointed. I have a nice official-looking card, signed by my surgeon, informing the world that I have a knee replacement, to be presented to the TSA as needed—and I didn't need it! Apparently my new knee doesn't contain enough metal (or not the right kind of metal) to set off most metal detectors in airports. Not that this is a ¬_bad_ thing, mind you…I was just all prepared to have sirens go off and then…nada. Quite the let-down!


On the other hand, if you'r...

Live Launch!

Just a quick report from the Aberdeen front: The official "live" launch of OUTLANDER: The Musical took place yesterday, as part of the Aberdeen Tartan Day festivities, and a Really Good Time was had by all, or so I'm told. [g:]


Here's the Official Tartan Day Photo (as taken by the Official City of Aberdeen Photographer—meaning it's in focus) of the scene in St. Nicholas's Kirk. And here is the link to the slightly less official but very exciting photos taken by Shona Duthie during the perfor...

And Here's Claire!

Or rather, Sue Robertson [g:], who sings the role of Claire (and _very_ beautifully, too; she's got a lovely warm, cut-crystal voice).


Sue Robertson (Claire)


Sue started on stage at the grand old age of 16 with Dundee Operatic Society (DOS) with whom she has played many principal roles over the years such as Nancy in 'Oliver', Minnie-Fay in 'Show Boat', Adelaide. in 'Guys & Dolls' and Millie in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'. Sue has also had the privilege of working alongside playwright Mike Gibb p...

Jamie and Claire in Aberdeen this Saturday!

Edinburgh born actor and singer, Allan Scott-Douglas has worked extensively in various musical and theatrical productions all over the UK since graduating with distinction from drama school in 2006.


In 2009, he had the distinct honour of being cast as 'Scotland's favourite son', poet Robert Burns in 'Ae Fond Kiss: The Life and Loves of Robert Burns' for which he received critical acclaim. This included recording his first ever 'Original Cast Recording CD' which has been useful experience f...

REASON AND EMOTION (Excerpt)

Inspired by a remark anent rationality and emotion in the last post, I thought I'd put up a brief excerpt illustrating the point. [g:] This is from a short story (well, all right, it's 25,000 words, but still...) I've just done for an anthology. The story was originally called "Terror Daemonium" and is the story of what happened to Michael Murray (the middle brother, between Young Jamie and Young Ian, Janet's twin) and to Joan MacKimmie (Laoghaire's younger daughter; Marsali's sister) when ...

REASON AND EMOTION

Inspired by a remark anent rationality and emotion in the last post, I thought I'd put up a brief excerpt illustrating the point. [g:] This is from a short story (well, all right, it's 25,000 words, but still...) I've just done for an anthology. The story was originally called "Terror Daemonium" and is the story of what happened to Michael Murray (the middle brother, between Young Jamie and Young Ian, Janet's twin) and to Joan MacKimmie (Laoghaire's younger daughter; Marsali's sister) when ...

NEW Outlander:The Musical Website is UP!

Logo Credit: David Stout, of "Sketchpad"


Ta-Dah!


With immense thanks to Michelle Moore, who popped up like a fairy godmother and offered to make a website for Outlander: the Musical….and _did_, in less than 48 hours….


Here it is:


OUTLANDERTHEMUSICAL.COM


Complete with pictures and bios of the performers, ordering links and information (yes, in the fullness of time, you'll also be able to do this via Amazon and iTunes, but we aren't quite there yet), a downloadable version of the comple...

INFLUENCES

I know writers of novels who say they don't read fiction at all while working on a book, out of fear of "being influenced" by what they read. I am struck by horror at the thought of going years without being able to read fiction (though perhaps these people write faster than I do, and take long vacations between books?)—but more struck by the sheer silliness of this.


Everything writers see, think, and experience influences their work. How could it not? Now, it's true that people do ask w...

Appearances for the Rest of 2010

APPEARANCES FOR THE REST OF 2010


JULY

July 17th – Flagstaff Celtic Festival
Foxglenn Park, Flagstaff, AZ
Reading – 1 PM, book-signing – 2-4 PM


AUGUST

August 7th - International Clan MacKenzie Gathering/Strathpeffer Highland Games
Grounds of Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Times TBA, but probably there from noon to 4 or 5. No reading, as the clan chieftain (aka the Earl of Cromartie) tells me the sound system is too antique to provide an adequate level of quality, but will have books for sale, and will sig...