,
Diana Gabaldon

more photos (3)


#19 most followed

Diana Gabaldon’s Followers (179,298)

member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
member photo
Stephan...
835 books | 57 friends

Daniel
2,233 books | 235 friends

Moira Gray
1,030 books | 43 friends

Dawn Ku...
246 books | 100 friends

Denise ...
356 books | 65 friends

Felicia...
1,019 books | 96 friends

Jennifer
4,567 books | 44 friends

A. R.
837 books | 101 friends

More friends…

Diana Gabaldon

Goodreads Author


Born
in Williams, Arizona, The United States
Website

Twitter

Genre

Member Since
October 2011

URL


Diana Jean Gabaldon Watkins grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona and is of Hispanic and English descent (with a dash of Native American and Sephardic Jew). She has earned three degrees: a B.S. in Zoology, a M.S. in Marine Biology, and a Ph.D in Ecology, plus an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Glasgow, for services to Scottish Literature.

She currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona .

To ask Diana Gabaldon questions, please sign up.

Popular Answered Questions

Diana Gabaldon Oh, come on--you know the answer to that. You've _seen_ him fight for her under all kinds of circumstances. What, you figure he'd just have said, "Oh,…moreOh, come on--you know the answer to that. You've _seen_ him fight for her under all kinds of circumstances. What, you figure he'd just have said, "Oh, well, heck--it's been good, babe, but this is too hard, catch you on the flip side?"(less)
Diana Gabaldon Well, I don't plan the books out ahead of time, so hard to say. But there is at least _one_ more (the one I'm presently writing), and probably a thing…moreWell, I don't plan the books out ahead of time, so hard to say. But there is at least _one_ more (the one I'm presently writing), and probably a thing or two beyond that.(less)
Average rating: 4.3 · 3,278,994 ratings · 164,607 reviews · 239 distinct worksSimilar authors
Outlander (Outlander, #1)

4.26 avg rating — 1,119,059 ratings — published 1991 — 280 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Dragonfly in Amber (Outland...

4.34 avg rating — 373,976 ratings — published 1992 — 194 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Voyager (Outlander, #3)

4.39 avg rating — 322,100 ratings — published 1993 — 177 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Drums of Autumn (Outlander,...

4.35 avg rating — 261,880 ratings — published 1996 — 176 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
The Fiery Cross (Outlander,...

4.26 avg rating — 220,669 ratings — published 2001 — 132 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
A Breath of Snow and Ashes ...

4.44 avg rating — 186,318 ratings — published 2005 — 106 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
An Echo in the Bone (Outlan...

4.44 avg rating — 160,726 ratings — published 2009 — 112 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Written in My Own Heart's B...

4.55 avg rating — 135,571 ratings — published 2014 — 84 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Go Tell the Bees That I Am ...

4.45 avg rating — 86,651 ratings — published 2021 — 46 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
Lord John and the Private M...

3.76 avg rating — 49,542 ratings — published 2003 — 103 editions
Rate this book
Clear rating
More books by Diana Gabaldon…

OUTLANDER Anniversary

2025-03-06-DG-anniv-imageWell, it’s March 6th. This is my anniversary—not of marriage—but of beginning to write a book. I knew from the age of eight that I was supposed to write books; I just didn’t know how.

I have had people ask me whether I regret not getting an English degree and starting writing sooner, instead of wasting time on all those science degrees. (Really, people will say anything to someone they see as a Pub

Read more of this blog post »
18 likes ·   •  0 comments  •  flag
Share on Twitter
Published on March 06, 2025 09:22
Outlander Dragonfly in Amber Voyager Drums of Autumn The Fiery Cross A Breath of Snow and Ashes An Echo in the Bone
(9 books)
by
4.33 avg rating — 2,998,036 ratings

Outlander Dragonfly in Amber Voyager La collina delle fate Tamburi d'autunno Passione oltre il tempo La croce di fuoco
(10 books)
by
4.28 avg rating — 1,504,723 ratings

Outlander L'amuleto d'ambra Il ritorno Voyager La collina delle fate Tamburi d'autunno Passione oltre il tempo
(15 books)
by
4.25 avg rating — 1,149,221 ratings

La Porte de pierre Le Bûcher des sorcières L'amuleto d'ambra Il ritorno Voyager Drums of Autumn An Echo in the Bone
(13 books)
by
4.38 avg rating — 759,797 ratings

Lord John and the Private M... Lord John and the Brotherho... The Scottish Prisoner
(3 books)
by
3.98 avg rating — 183,499 ratings

More series by Diana Gabaldon…

Related News

One unbreakable rule of the human condition is that time moves forward exclusively. So far as we know, it has only ever moved in one direction....
135 likes · 21 comments
The minds of authors can be mysterious places. How do they come up with all those plot twists? What inspired them to create their most beloved...
47 likes · 3 comments
Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. To create our...
19 likes · 6 comments
Just One Evil Act
Diana Gabaldon is currently reading
by Elizabeth George (Goodreads Author)
bookshelves: currently-reading
Rate this book
Clear rating

 

Diana’s Recent Updates

Diana Gabaldon wrote a new blog post

OUTLANDER Anniversary

Well, it’s March 6th. This is my anniversary—not of marriage—but of beginning to write a book. I knew from the age of eight that I was supposed to wri Read more of this blog post »
More of Diana's books…
Quotes by Diana Gabaldon  (?)
Quotes are added by the Goodreads community and are not verified by Goodreads. (Learn more)

“I stood still, vision blurring, and in that moment, I heard my heart break. It was a small, clean sound, like the snapping of a flower's stem.”
Diana Gabaldon, Dragonfly in Amber

“For where all love is, the speaking is unnecessary”
Diana Gabaldon, Outlander

“Don't be afraid. There's the two of us now.”
Diana Gabaldon, Outlander

Polls

Best ya fantasy author

 
  1 vote, 33.3%

 
  1 vote, 33.3%

 
  1 vote, 33.3%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

 
  0 votes, 0.0%

More...

Topics Mentioning This Author

topics posts views last activity  
Romance and Paran...: Diana Gabaldon 1 197 Nov 25, 2008 09:31AM  
European Royalty: This topic has been closed to new comments. Feb. 1 - Mar. 1: Nominations! 10 79 Jan 16, 2009 07:16AM  
European Royalty: This topic has been closed to new comments. Feb. 1 - Mar. 1 - Voting! 25 94 Jan 22, 2009 07:40AM  
European Royalty: Feb. 1 - Mar. 1: Outlander 17 69 Feb 07, 2009 07:05PM  
Mystery/Thriller ...: September 2009 Releases 15 89 Apr 24, 2009 04:47AM  
Paper Back Swap: What are you reading in April? 27 62 Apr 28, 2009 08:26AM  
Romance Readers R...: This topic has been closed to new comments. April Monthly Challenge: Participant's List Thread 296 751 May 01, 2009 08:30PM  



No comments have been added yet.