Diana Gabaldon is an American author known for her Outlander series that blends historical fiction, romance, adventure and time travel.
Diana Gabaldon was born on January 11, 1952 in Arizona, USA.
Gabaldon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Science degree in Marine Biology from the University of California, San Diego and a Ph.D. in Ecology from Northern Arizona University.
Gabaldon began writing the Outlander series in the late 1980s and the first book was published in 1991.
The Outlander series has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into a TV series by Starz.
Gabaldon has won numerous awards for her writing, including the RITA Award by Romance Writers of America.
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The first book in the Outlander series, published in 1991, tells the story of a 20th century nurse who is transported back in time to Scotland in the 18th century.
The second book in the Outlander series, published in 1992, continues the story of Claire and Jamie, who are now living in France in 1744.
The third book in the Outlander series, published in 1994, follows Claire and Jamie as they set sail to the West Indies in search of Jamie's nephew, who has been captured by pirates.
The reading order of the Outlander series is: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood.
According to Gabaldon, she was watching an episode of Doctor Who on TV when she had the idea for the Outlander series. She wondered what it would be like if a modern-day woman travelled back in time and ended up in the arms of a Scottish warrior.
Yes, the Outlander series has been adapted into a TV series by Starz. The series premiered in August 2014 and has aired five seasons as of 2020.
While Diana Gabaldon does extensive research for her books, the Outlander series is a work of fiction and contains some historical inaccuracies. Gabaldon has stated that she strives for historical plausibility rather than accuracy.
Aside from the Outlander series, Diana Gabaldon has written several other books, including the Lord John Grey series, a collection of short stories and a standalone novel called 'The Space Between'.