Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon
b. January 11, 1952 · From United States- Books
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Diana Gabaldon is an American novelist, best known for the Outlander series of historical fiction novels blending elements of romance, adventure, mystery, and science fiction. Born in Williams, Arizona, she grew up in Flagstaff, the daughter of longtime Arizona state senator Tony Gabaldon.
She holds degrees in zoology, marine biology, and a Ph.D. in quantitative behavioral ecology, and spent twelve years as a university professor before turning to fiction full-time. The first Outlander novel was published in 1991; the series has since been translated into two dozen languages and adapted into a television series on Starz. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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The Outlander series should be read in publication order, starting with "Outlander," followed by "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," and "Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone."
Yes, the Outlander series has been adapted into a popular television show, which closely follows the events of the books.
Beyond the main Outlander novels, Diana Gabaldon has also written a spin-off series featuring Lord John Grey, as well as several novellas and short stories set within the Outlander universe.
Diana Gabaldon is best known for her Outlander series, which blends historical fiction, romance, adventure, and time travel elements, attracting a wide global readership.