tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post4946401110625454231..comments2024-03-17T00:24:18.754-07:00Comments on Voyages of the Artemis: BWANGGGG.....Diana Gabaldonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-47759720772517317762009-09-28T05:45:25.295-07:002009-09-28T05:45:25.295-07:00Hi Diana,
As I'm writing this, I'm downlo...Hi Diana,<br /><br />As I'm writing this, I'm downloading Voyager to listen to while I work and, I must say, it's just as exciting as reading the books. They (or you, not sure how that works) couldn't have chosen a better narrator IMO. She's fabulous!<br /><br />I'm so excited to see that Echo is FINALLY out. I've been waiting patiently for the past year and it's finally here! YAY! Now I just have to get my own copy (hmmmm...I see a trip to the bookstore in my near future).<br /><br />Thanks so much for the storytelling :)<br /><br />StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704337059244883919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-24931729292949255832009-09-25T10:34:27.993-07:002009-09-25T10:34:27.993-07:00Diana!!!!
Am at pg 725, and have scoured furiousl...Diana!!!!<br /><br />Am at pg 725, and have scoured furiously through the (only 95 remaining, how could you?! ABOSA was 1400+) rest, desperate for the answers. Only to find that...NO YOU DID NOT!!!! You really expect me to live the next three years of my life?! Sane?! I want to say [g], but [groan, moan, whine] is all I've got.<br /><br />Well, ok, am trying to breathe. But you must cancel all touring and go write the rest of this thread. Now. Please. pleeeeeeaaaaaaaasssssssseeeeeeee???<br /><br />"Like a string of firecrackers," indeed. More like a string of SCUDS, just waiting for my oh-so-innocent page turn. You are a twisted, torturous woman, and I love you all the more for it, as soon as I complete my ranting. In THREE more years [real g]. <br /><br />Was at your dinner talk last spring in Gainesville, FL. An absolute delight. Now, back to the computer for you, and your little dog too!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15611779929072784908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-65088702123887876142009-09-21T05:38:57.906-07:002009-09-21T05:38:57.906-07:00so glad youre back! and ever more glad that tomorr...so glad youre back! and ever more glad that tomorrow is the 22nd!!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432837189980970753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-55553515770874610312009-09-20T21:30:32.328-07:002009-09-20T21:30:32.328-07:00It's sooooo good to have you blogging again! I...It's sooooo good to have you blogging again! It feels like its been years since a new post. Anywho... hope your dogs, kids, husband, health, and work are all well. <br /><br />Ps. I was lucky enough to be one of the people who got the free Outlander book with the ECHO excerpts. My husband almost had a heart attack when I opened the package and started screaming hysterically! <br /><br />Merci Beaucoup to your Publishing Company.<br /><br />Keighley PoulsenKeighley Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300115929334136468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-73646358514453174932009-09-14T05:33:15.970-07:002009-09-14T05:33:15.970-07:00I was in Scotland to see you at The Gathering (the...I was in Scotland to see you at The Gathering (the primary reason I went but I'm glad I did, it was indescribably wonderful). I was a bit worried when you said during your talk there that the book wasn't finished. So glad to hear my worry was for naught.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04726016362569858008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-25908243812561192722009-09-14T02:28:46.947-07:002009-09-14T02:28:46.947-07:00Dear Dazzled--
I'd have to look back throu...Dear Dazzled--<br /><br /> I'd have to look back through my directory of files to tell that, myself. I could pick out the bit that was written at the Scottish Parliament, because that file will have a specific date on it, and ditto for the two complete scenes that were added after the manuscript was "delivered," but I doubt that most of the last-minute bits and pieces could be identified, even by me--at that point, I was just working on the last section of the book as a single file, adding in bridges and transitions, and shuffling the order of scenes and chapters (as I said to my editor, "This section is tricky, because it has to detonate like a string of firecrackers." Judging from his sole comment on that section ("Surprising, thrilling, shocking, brilliant! Bravo!"), I might have managed that. [g] You'll have to judge for yourselves, though.Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-20984519436728615282009-09-13T18:57:33.840-07:002009-09-13T18:57:33.840-07:00Diana,
A most heartfelt and sincere welcome back....Diana,<br /><br />A most heartfelt and sincere welcome back. And thank you so kindly for the update on the Graphic novel. I'm looking forward to trying to discern which pieces of Echo might have been born on the floor of the Scottish Parliment and which might have been quickly keyed in a taxi on the way to the airport. I'm sure we'll never be able to tell, but it might be fun to guess.dazzledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686144025569331764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-76413294797081985452009-09-11T10:20:28.837-07:002009-09-11T10:20:28.837-07:00Oh, and you should take it easy on your poor heart...Oh, and you should take it easy on your poor heart with all that caffeine!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754242040333745070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-30276436599489483402009-09-11T10:17:25.967-07:002009-09-11T10:17:25.967-07:00Hey! You're back!
How do you do this? I check...Hey! You're back!<br /><br />How do you do this? I check this blog and check it and then one day there's three new entries.<br /><br />Anyway, can't wait for Echo. AND the short story about Roger's parents. Too bad his dad didn't find out he also could travel through the stones. :(Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754242040333745070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-69646541699561305002009-09-11T04:50:56.769-07:002009-09-11T04:50:56.769-07:00So pleased to hear that you are back. Have missed ...So pleased to hear that you are back. Have missed your comments. Loved hearing how the finish of Echo came about and can not wait to be able to read it. Shift over life / family / work there is a new Jamie and Claire out this month!!!<br /><br />Awaiting eagerly to meet Rogers parents as well. <br /><br />(I must also organise copies for both my mum and grandma!!!)stitching aussie stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315906131896755023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-66128937641229439842009-09-10T21:01:36.207-07:002009-09-10T21:01:36.207-07:00Welcome back . . .let me tell you, it's hard t...Welcome back . . .let me tell you, it's hard to wait these last few days for An Echo in the Bone. Reading one of your novels is always a pleasure. The only bad thing about it is that they have to end!Laura's Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904763940307902364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-37379274788460625392009-09-10T18:53:59.113-07:002009-09-10T18:53:59.113-07:00Diana,
Welcome baaaack! We missed you here on the...Diana,<br /><br />Welcome baaaack! We missed you here on the blog.<br /><br />I ordered my autographed copy from the Poisened Pen and can't wait to get my hands on it! This will be my first ever autographed-by-the-author hardcopy! I am so excited!<br /><br />Slainte m'hath,<br />Shamrockshamrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183807575653966230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-76133323797925082932009-09-10T15:27:05.154-07:002009-09-10T15:27:05.154-07:00Diana:
Here I was thinking I'd heard most of ...Diana:<br /><br />Here I was thinking I'd heard most of this before. Then I got to that last sentence, and let out an involuntary "Ooooohhh!" of excitement. What a great idea!<br /><br />KarenKaren Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635855088490793965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-48641788048779818752009-09-10T12:14:05.827-07:002009-09-10T12:14:05.827-07:00I can't wait for Echo. I'm positive I'...I can't wait for Echo. I'm positive I'm getting it for my birthday whether I have to buy it myself or not!<br /><br />Also, I can't wait to read the story of Roger's parents. I've never really thought about but it is now something I will be thinking about until I read the "official story."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-42481185258420990902009-09-10T11:22:59.230-07:002009-09-10T11:22:59.230-07:00YAY! I've been massively busy lately and hadn&...YAY! I've been massively busy lately and hadn't been on my blog at all, I finally got some time to check on you the other day and imagine my astonishment when I hadn't missed any updates!!! Well here I am two or three days later and there are THREE! Lovely to see you back!<br />And I'd just like to say a big awesome thank you to you and Orion Books - I was over the mooooooon when I read on your website that I can get a free copy of your new book in September sent to me, if I pre-ordered the hard-back to be released in the UK in January (as I was going to do ANYWAY!), I am absolutely DELIGHTED and now have to quickly read through all of your other books before Echo in the Bone comes!!! :D My children don't need fed, right?? ;) xxxDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635710593481806260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-84146973938909719492009-09-10T08:20:54.269-07:002009-09-10T08:20:54.269-07:00Diana,
I am due to have my first baby on Nov. 2nd....Diana,<br />I am due to have my first baby on Nov. 2nd. Typically it doesn't take me very long to read one of your books and I get very little sleep doing it. I've decided though that I'm going to wait a few weeks before I start reading, THAT WAY, your book will keep me occupied while I'm waiting for the BIG DAY. The release date of this book worked out perfectly for me and I've been planning this ever since you first announced when it would be available. CAN'T WAIT!!! :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420038009461245544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-50298062459258061352009-09-10T08:04:55.520-07:002009-09-10T08:04:55.520-07:00Hi Diana,
just poking my nose in for any whiff of...Hi Diana,<br /><br />just poking my nose in for any whiff of anything new about 'Echo in the Bone'. It is sad to be addicted! <br /><br />Sounds like you need to slow down or else you'll be overtaking yourself. That story about writing whilst attending the clan gathering made me laugh. Hope someone has caught it on camera!<br /><br />With love and thanks from the UK <br /><br />AnetteAnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032640638685909459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-17076933005094218102009-09-10T07:59:38.583-07:002009-09-10T07:59:38.583-07:00I love the bit about the Scottish Parliamentand I&...I love the bit about the Scottish Parliamentand I'm looking forward to Echo and a story about Roger's folks. My favorite character though, aside from the obvious is Young Ian and I can't wait to see what he gets into. I hope as usual he manages to avoid too much trouble, he has so much potential (imo) as a character. I love him!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17886811824228552460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-67688510256618024912009-09-10T04:57:43.572-07:002009-09-10T04:57:43.572-07:00Diana,
It was so exciting to meet you in Edniburg...Diana,<br /><br />It was so exciting to meet you in Edniburgh at the gathering (I was wearing the black cloak). I am, as always, in absolute awe of your stamina - the pace you set with only the use of Diet Coke...no Red Bull in sight!<br /><br />Just like everyone else I am doing a happy dance at the final count down to Echo's release. I am one of the UK fans who are so grateful you stepped in so we can read it at the same time as our American cousins! A Big Thank You Diana - You Rock!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338282474109940756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-80526263146566413732009-09-10T04:53:39.628-07:002009-09-10T04:53:39.628-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338282474109940756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-64583622306160902792009-09-10T04:20:17.261-07:002009-09-10T04:20:17.261-07:00Dear Diana,
Oh yes, that's true, It usually t...Dear Diana,<br /><br />Oh yes, that's true, It usually takes a loooong time to get your novels translated to spanish, It's a pity. Hope you come for vacation or something like that ;)<br /><br />Mmm... 4 diet coke per night! Not bad, not bad... but now you should take care and have some rest as soon as you possible --Isn't it very early at USA right now?-- <br /><br />Even Jaime would need some sleep from time to time!! :)<br /><br />Kind regards and best wishes.<br />Libertad (AKA Minerva)Liberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304088403852531260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-32518885227811570202009-09-10T03:08:07.835-07:002009-09-10T03:08:07.835-07:00Dear Minerva--
This book has somewhat more caf...Dear Minerva--<br /><br /> This book has somewhat more caffeine in it than the last one [g], owing to the staying-up-all-night thing (I average four cans of Diet Coke during an all-nighter, plus the occasional ephedra tablet (I have these for asthma--rarely need them--but one side-effect is a guaranteed four hours of wakefulness)).<br /><br /> I won't know about a Spanish tour until after they do the Spanish translation--and since they haven't yet started that...Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-61170334656221484572009-09-10T02:01:09.080-07:002009-09-10T02:01:09.080-07:00Greetings from Spain! :) Just a quick note to tell...Greetings from Spain! :) Just a quick note to tell you that I JUST CAN'T WAIT to start An Echo!!!! I've always read your books in english, thank God! I couldn't wait for the Spanish version (hehe)<br /><br />Well, I have a question (2 really)<br /><br />Are you planning a promotion trip to Spain? You have a lot of Outlander fans here too!!<br /><br />How much -less or more- caffeine contains this book? (in comparison to Outlander, i.e) ;) <br /><br />Mucha suerte! <br /><br />Libertad <br />(Minerva my nickname) :)Liberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304088403852531260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-43996432795012234722009-09-10T01:53:04.245-07:002009-09-10T01:53:04.245-07:00Dear Zahia--
Well, on the one hand, I was plea...Dear Zahia--<br /><br /> Well, on the one hand, I was pleased to find that at my advanced age [g], I can still stay up all night working and not suffer any particular ill-effects (nothing, beyond a slight feeling of surrealness brought on by seeing dawn come up around me)--I had to do it four times during the Final Frenzy on this book, whereas I only had to do it once for ABOSA--but on the other hand, I'd really rather _not_.Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-49389245846918502322009-09-10T00:56:34.702-07:002009-09-10T00:56:34.702-07:00Woot! JUST what I need to gird up my metaphorical ...Woot! JUST what I need to gird up my metaphorical loins for the coming winter in AK. Gotta love the timing.<br /><br />Travel safe!AKDDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533003137934379516noreply@blogger.com