tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post5256727092470713094..comments2024-03-17T00:24:18.754-07:00Comments on Voyages of the Artemis: Excerpt 1 - AN ECHO IN THE BONEDiana Gabaldonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-63970264381834636222008-09-23T22:11:00.000-07:002008-09-23T22:11:00.000-07:00Diana, Thank you soooo much for this excerpt! I w...Diana, Thank you soooo much for this excerpt! I was about to go in to DT's, now maybe I can hold out until the book is published. I can't wait to get my hands on it! I'm an ob nurse, and you would not believe how many new mother's bring your books to the hospital to read during their stay! It gives us a "special bonding" teehee.:) <BR/>Michelle, the giver of china bowlsmyohmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433650533615589542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-57398802728350713072008-09-20T00:35:00.000-07:002008-09-20T00:35:00.000-07:00The last chapter is my fav of ABOSA - and this has...The last chapter is my fav of ABOSA - and this has just brought it all alive again. <BR/><BR/>"Roger had goosebumps..." I had goosebumps, as well as tears welling up.... it's going to be an emotional rollarcoaster ride when it's finished!<BR/><BR/>But I am so looking forward it! And as someone else said, I did love reading over Roger's shoulder *g*JenQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497301979239973851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-7620162567013618212008-09-13T02:42:00.000-07:002008-09-13T02:42:00.000-07:00Thank you so much, like many I started with Outlan...Thank you so much, like many I started with Outlander when it first came out. You have taught me patience in a way no else could. I have learn to enjoy what comes and not look for anything else. The best surprise was ABOSAA, I didn't follow your web site, so I had no idea it was coming out. You would have thought I won the lottery when I saw it, I grabbed it up and had to make sure it was YOURS, then jumped around the bookstore like a 5 year old. I came home with LOTS of frozen dinners and locked my bedroom door. My ladies have learned to not knock when this happens. Thank you for sharing your self and your talent<BR/>ClaudiaCJThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400360089530223609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-54560467289511312342008-09-12T02:05:00.000-07:002008-09-12T02:05:00.000-07:00Dear bookfreak-- You mean will Lord John be in E...Dear bookfreak--<BR/><BR/> You mean will Lord John be in ECHO? Yes, sure.Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-60885455077046088712008-09-11T04:32:00.000-07:002008-09-11T04:32:00.000-07:00Oh Diana, thank you SO MUCH. We've just moved to t...Oh Diana, thank you SO MUCH. We've just moved to the country (2 whole weeks ago now) and after getting our internet connected earlier in the week, I'm slowly getting through all the blogs that I read, and Oh La! Here is an EXCERPT from you! And just yesterday evening on the train home, I was listening to one (ok, more like 5 - it's a long train trip) of your podcasts! It's a sign - I must read the books again!!!<BR/><BR/>So very very delightful :) You made my eyes tear up, and absolutely made my night!!!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221034068483640221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-90937821004891685432008-09-11T02:51:00.000-07:002008-09-11T02:51:00.000-07:00Cheers Diana!I can't wait to tell everyone it's he...Cheers Diana!<BR/>I can't wait to tell everyone it's here. I was getting a little tired of making up my own endings.<BR/><BR/>Is there any chance of a 'now time' connection with Lord John?Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964405317057446119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-33249500523139105082008-09-10T19:37:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:37:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for giving us a peek at what's ahea...Thanks so much for giving us a peek at what's ahead! I just discovered the series last fall and read them back to back. I'm anxiously waiting for the next installment. I have a new "rescue" dog and named her Lally (guess what that's short for). Thanks for everything. Hope you make it to St. Louis.<BR/><BR/>BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01697593179161907860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-71542917988654367172008-09-09T03:38:00.000-07:002008-09-09T03:38:00.000-07:00Dear Galen-- My best suggestion would be to read...Dear Galen--<BR/><BR/> My best suggestion would be to read a ton of "flowing literary stuff." [g] Kind of immerse yourself in it, then re-read the things you liked the best. Around the third reading, you'll probably start noticing how it's done, in terms of the nuts and bolts of technique. That _might_ make it easier to apply those techniques in your own writing.<BR/><BR/> Mind, there are lots of things to be said in terms of description, use of detail, etc.--but that's workshop stuff; not really the place for it here.<BR/><BR/> You might want to check out the Compuserve Books and Writers Community, though--we have a Research and Craft section where folks discuss just this kind of thing. (Googling it is probably the easiest way in.)Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-36580268884631858132008-09-08T07:53:00.000-07:002008-09-08T07:53:00.000-07:00Diana -I passed over this excerpt to read the rest...Diana -<BR/><BR/>I passed over this excerpt to read the rest of what you've been working on because I didn't want to spoil my reading of Echo. BUT....it didn't last long. Curse that Curiosity! I'm glad I did though.....oh! reading it stirred the soul and flooded back memories from the previous books. Thank you so much for willing to share a wee bit and tie us avid readers over.<BR/><BR/>-ssneecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17980543301767308859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-57871743204607333542008-09-07T20:15:00.000-07:002008-09-07T20:15:00.000-07:00You inspired me to begin writing historical fictio...You inspired me to begin writing historical fiction. Actually, I'm a tech writer/editor (LOTS of short, declarative sentences and bulleted lists). I'm doing well with research (12th century Spain), but haven't written a thing worth keeping. Any hints on how to make the jump from geek-speak to flowing literary style? Thanks!Galenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17535529403792655999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-74931206829968186962008-09-07T19:35:00.000-07:002008-09-07T19:35:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing this excerpt with us. I *ju...Thank you for sharing this excerpt with us. I *just* finished re-reading ABOSAA, to catch the details I missed the first time through. I look forward to reading and re-reading An Echo in the Bone next year. :)lehoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00795303288196631076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-86373147925364149372008-09-06T18:29:00.000-07:002008-09-06T18:29:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for posting this! I've been re...Thanks so much for posting this! I've been reading the series since I was 15, and have purchased Outlander, Dragonfly, and Voyager three times each (you're welcome, :> ) because I keep reading them to tatters.<BR/><BR/>It's lovely to get a glimpse of what's next.CraftRagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192831794446148405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-65448280926754401642008-09-06T10:23:00.000-07:002008-09-06T10:23:00.000-07:00Dear Julia-- Tell your parents I write as fast ...Dear Julia--<BR/><BR/> Tell your parents I write as fast as I can do it, and still have a good book. [g]<BR/><BR/> But yes, Barbara's last name is "Schnell," and she is. [g]Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-31813078984404459402008-09-06T09:08:00.000-07:002008-09-06T09:08:00.000-07:00more more more! I'm insatiable! LOL xoxo melziemore more more! I'm insatiable! LOL xoxo melzieMelziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381288993794251678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-41958145262522039632008-09-06T04:21:00.000-07:002008-09-06T04:21:00.000-07:00That's great.Can't wait for it any more.Barbara is...That's great.Can't wait for it any more.<BR/>Barbara is pretty fast in translating, isn't she?<BR/>My parents alwys ask me when your next book comes out and say you should hurry up a bit. :)<BR/>JuliaNenyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949732461243067084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-71711432763847021602008-09-05T20:49:00.000-07:002008-09-05T20:49:00.000-07:00Hi Diana,I just finished reading ABOSAA and was so...Hi Diana,<BR/><BR/>I just finished reading ABOSAA and was so sad that the story was over. I read all of the books back to back including Outlandish Companion. Thinking that there were only going to be six books I came to you site to suggest maybe writing a book comprised of Claire and Jameie's letters to Briana...How excited was I to read an excerpt from the next book...!!!I hope I can last a whole year!<BR/>Thank you for a truly enjoyable read. I loved it!!<BR/>Stephaniestephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386081755688371016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-66319796671685778552008-09-05T12:52:00.000-07:002008-09-05T12:52:00.000-07:00Diana,Many thanks for sharing this excerpt. I jus...Diana,<BR/><BR/>Many thanks for sharing this excerpt. I just finished ABOSAA over the Labor Day holiday and I think in many ways it's my new favorite novel of the series. So reading this was a very timely and treasured treat!<BR/><BR/>--MaryMary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050204831146663331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-10211990081680156542008-09-05T12:46:00.000-07:002008-09-05T12:46:00.000-07:00Diana,Many thanks for sharing this excerpt. I jus...Diana,<BR/><BR/>Many thanks for sharing this excerpt. I just finished ABOSAA (in many ways my favorite novel of the series) over the Labor Day weekend, so this was a timely and treasured treat!<BR/><BR/>MaryMary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03050204831146663331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-13335056375696923242008-09-05T10:34:00.000-07:002008-09-05T10:34:00.000-07:00With just"LallybrochInverness-shire, Scotland197_"...With just<BR/><BR/>"Lallybroch<BR/>Inverness-shire, Scotland<BR/>197_<BR/><BR/>"We are alive," Brianna MacKenzie repeated, her voice tremulous. "<BR/><BR/>you made me cry. Sheesh... :)NBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385140060934150621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-89432038592195664412008-09-05T09:47:00.000-07:002008-09-05T09:47:00.000-07:00Dear Julia-- Well, that's the plan. [g] To pub...Dear Julia--<BR/><BR/> Well, that's the plan. [g] To publish at the same time in German, I mean. Barbara, the German translator, has already started working on one of the 'chunks' that was ready to go.Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-6312077108651128522008-09-05T08:36:00.000-07:002008-09-05T08:36:00.000-07:00Diana,All I can say is thank you. Thank you for a...Diana,<BR/><BR/>All I can say is thank you. Thank you for all of it....ddwintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706176476092197077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-44652300310001670462008-09-05T08:19:00.000-07:002008-09-05T08:19:00.000-07:00You...are wonderful! Brianna and Roger reading th...You...are wonderful! Brianna and Roger reading the letter was about the first thing I was looking forward to in the next book.lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713485229953655001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-27435028182593154372008-09-05T05:58:00.000-07:002008-09-05T05:58:00.000-07:00Oh thank you, thank you. I feel like I've received...Oh thank you, thank you. I feel like I've received an incredible gift from a long lost friend! <BR/>Reading your excerpt, tears beginning to pool, I felt among friends and "home" myself. <BR/>I CAN wait until it is published in it's entirety, but the days will be long and sorrowful!<BR/>Thank you again Diana.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538075264488169686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-39182880441347611372008-09-05T04:29:00.000-07:002008-09-05T04:29:00.000-07:00That's a really great excerpt.Do they publish the ...That's a really great excerpt.<BR/>Do they publish the book in Germany at the same time again?<BR/>Do you know, that you have also a group on Facebook?<BR/>Bye JuliaNenyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00949732461243067084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861575260847050598.post-78991216418606678752008-09-05T01:47:00.000-07:002008-09-05T01:47:00.000-07:00Dear keighley-- Yeah, I can't understand the peo...Dear keighley--<BR/><BR/> Yeah, I can't understand the people who ask me "how much research do I have to do"--there's _always_ more you could find out! But that's why I do the writing and the research concurrently; one thing just leads to another, as you say. [g]Diana Gabaldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537964955785653500noreply@blogger.com