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I've had a lot of questions over the years from well-meaning people who compare my work to Diana Gabaldon's.  Then there is almost as much mail asking me if I resent being compared to Diana.

Comment: You are a Gabaldon wanna-be.

Answer: Well, of course. Who wouldn't want to write such beloved novels?

Comment: Do you wish sometimes people would stop saying you two write alike?

Answer: Yes. And no. That comparison would never have occurred to anybody if Diana hadn't been so supportive and generous ...