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Episodes
- Episode 1: A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES
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Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:00:00 EST
In this first episode Diana discusses the Outlander novels and how they came to be - including the influence of Dr. Who, kilts, why Claire Randall is a modern woman - and glimpses into the story of A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES. - Episode 2: What Draws a Reader In (3mb)
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST
Diana shares what people like about her books, what they tell her they like, and how she uses that knowledge. - Episode 3: On Writing: The "Kernel Process" (3mb)
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST
Diana doesn?t write with an outline and she doesn?t write in a straight line, but she does write every day. - Episode 4: Ghosts (3mb)
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST
Diana talks about meeting two ghosts in her life and having at least one in her books. - Episode 5: Sex Scenes (5mb)
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST
The dialogue of a sex scene, with an example from A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES read by Diana. - Episode 6: The Lord John Stories (3mb)
Mon, 2 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EST
The popular "spin-off" series was an accident, says Diana, but one she -- and readers -- embrace. - Episode 7: Fans and Tours (4mb)
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 09:00:00 EST
Diana offers a glimpse into being on the road, meeting fans, giving talks, and the importance of room service the world over. - Episode 8: Author-Reader Roundtable Discussion (10mb)
Mon, 6 Nov 2006 12:10:00 EST
Diana has a wide-ranging discussion with a group of readers about ghosts, dreams, time travel and more in the world of her books. - Episode 9: The Writing Process (4mb)
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:10:00 EST
In the first of five episodes on the craft of writing, Diana discusses the writing process she engages in to create her bestselling Outlander novels and explains the concept of "chunks" and "kernels". - Episode 10: Research (6mb)
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:10:00 EST
Diana talks about the importance of research when writing historical fiction and methods she uses to gather details, factoids, and resources. - Episode 11: Raising Continents (5mb)
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:10:00 EST
In this third episode on the writing process, Diana explains the concept of "Raising Continents" in order to build the shape of a book. - Episode 12: Characters (6mb)
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:10:00 EST
Fans often ask Diana, "Where do you get the characters for your books?" - Episode 13: How A Book Is Made (7mb)
Wed, 2 May 2007 12:10:00 EST
Once a book is finished, that is only the beginning of the story. In this final episode on the writing process, Diana explains how a book is made once the manuscript is finished. - Episode 14: The Character Lord John Grey (10mb)
Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:10:00 EST
In this episode, Diana discusses her new novel, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, and why she considers her title character, Lord John, a mushroom. - Episode 15: A Glimpse Into My Busy Day (12mb)
Mon, 8 Oct 2007 12:10:00 EST
From her dark chocolate Milky Way for breakfast to her three kids and endless errands, Diana gives a play-by-play of her typical schedule and shows why a "good day" is any day when you get words on the page. - Episode 16: My History and Experience with the Web (10mb)
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:10:00 EST
Diana discusses her early presence on the web, including her first website in 1994, and the flurry of fan websites and forums that now grace the Internet. - Episode 17: Male Readers and My Novels (12mb)
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:10:00 EST
In this session, Diana explores how her male and female readers interpret her books differently, and speaks about the audience her stories have found among U.S. troops abroad. - Episode 18: Writing and Clarity (11mb)
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:10:00 EST
With her hardcovers reaching nearly 1,000 pages per book, Diana emphasizes the importance of euphony and offers aspiring writers steps on how to maintain clarity for their own work. - Episode 19: New Projects and Publications (14mb)
Mon, 5 Nov 2007 12:10:00 EST
Listen as Diana reads excerpts from some of her upcoming novels, including a snippet from her untitled seventh novel in the Outlander Series and her thoughts and plans for book eight. - Episode 20: The State of the Wicket (9mb)
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:48:00 EST
Excitement is brewing in the world of Diana Gabaldon. In this episode Diana gives her "general state of affairs" address sharing an overview of all publications to come including where her stories are heading and when you can get your hands on her next book. Bonus: Diana reads an excerpt from an upcoming Lord John story, "The Custom of the Army." - Episode 21: Battlefields (11mb)
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:48:00 EST
Have you ever wondered how Diana Gabaldon researches, prepares and constructs a battlefield scene? In this episode Diana provides an in-depth description of the battle-field writing process discussing the importance of the surrounding action, big picture focus, and how she "listens for the echoes" when visiting battlefields. - Episode 22: Places To Which I Am Invited (21mb)
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:48:00 EST
Diana Gabaldon travels frequently to Highland Games, various science fiction and fantasy conventions, librarian associations and even prisons. In this episode, Diana shares a snapshot of her experiences speaking to these various organizations and what it's like to attend these events. - Episode 23: Where Scenes Come From (7mb)
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:48:00 EST
Find out how a friend's adventure with a snake translated into a secret mission in a swamp for William Ransom, a character in An Echo in the Bone, Diana Gabaldon's seventh novel in the Outlander series coming in Fall 2009. Bonus: Diana reads a piece of the passage she's discussing from An Echo in the Bone. - Episode 24: The Voice of the Past (12mb)
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:48:00 EST
In this episode Diana Gabaldon puts on her teacher's cap and gives a lesson in 18th century slang. Learn what the terms "jingle brains," "fart catcher" and "crawthumpers" mean as Diana explains how she recreates the voice of the past for today's world. Bonus: Diana reads a scene from AN ECHO IN THE BONE.
