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Comment by Christine Bode on May 1, 2009 at 7:12pm

I can't wait for the time when I have the time to read all of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, one after the other again! She said there will be 8 books for sure, but that's probably going to be it. Diana is really kind to her fans and both times that I met her at a book signing she spoke for a while first and then held a Q&A before she got down to the business of signing books for everyone. There was a line-up out of the store too! I think she's pretty special. I've met Anne Rice too and she's another very kind and gracious lady to her fans. She genuinely enjoys meeting and talking to them. While I'm on the topic, I've met a number of famous authors at book signings (I love going to them when I can) including Frank McCourt, Bernard Cornwell, Marianne Williamson, Irshad Manji, Camryn Manheim (from The Practice and The Ghost Whisperer) and Ethan Hawke. Everyone of them was interesting, smart, kind and gracious. Must be a writer thing! :-)

Comment by Gerry Chambers on May 1, 2009 at 10:47am

i second what you say leola. it would be a dream come true i guess. when you read a series of books and really enjoy them you often wonder what the author would be like in person.

Comment by Gerry Chambers on May 1, 2009 at 10:21am

Sorry Christine, I guess I should have read your note first. I'm really looking forward to her next book.

Comment by Gerry Chambers on May 1, 2009 at 10:19am

Just jumping in here, but I have read everything she has published and I was never let down. In fact I wish there was another one on the horizon. She just has a way of keeping your interest right to the last page.

Comment by Lee Lopez on May 1, 2009 at 10:11am

I read Outlander and Dragonfly, but that's where I stopped. I guess, just moved on to other things...Sometimes a series that continues on and on, can just be to much...But I loved her writing and the stories.

Comment by Christine Bode on May 1, 2009 at 8:45am

Definitely get the second one: Dragonfly in Amber, by Diana Gabaldon, Leola because I'm sure you'll love it too! The entire story is amazing and Diana has the 7th book in the series, An Echo In The Bone, coming out this fall. I've met her twice at book signings and she's lovely, gracious, witty and above all, very smart!

Comment by Christine Bode on April 30, 2009 at 7:05pm

One of the best historical fiction novels I've read recently was Conceit by Mary Novik. I wrote a review of it that you can read here (if you're interested):

http://scullylovepromoreviews.blogspot.com/2009/03/conceit-by-mary-novik.html


My favourite author is Diana Gabaldon and her Outlander series is required reading for fans of historical fiction!

All the best to everyone,
Christine

Comment by Lee Lopez on April 30, 2009 at 9:31am

I'm over at Chasing Heroes today blogging about Royal Blood, by Rona Sharon. We're debating wither it could be a true romance or not, because of Sir Michael's behavior. Take a look at www.chasingheroes.com

Comment by Ambrosia Jefferso on April 29, 2009 at 11:21am

I started a new MEME on my review blog if anyone would like to come over and play with me. Once I get some people going I am going to use a Mr Linky. It's called Wicked Wednesday.

Comment by Ambrosia Jefferso on April 25, 2009 at 12:14pm

Just posted another Review, The Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen @ Fire & Ice

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