Outlandish Observations

Outlandish Observations is 7 years old!

Seven years ago today, I started Outlandish Observations ! I had two goals in mind when I started this blog. The first was simply to learn about b

8/28/2015 05:53:00 AM

#diana gabaldon, #episode 211

Diana Gabaldon talks about writing her OUTLANDER script!

Diana Gabaldon has posted a very long and detailed explanation on her Facebook page about the process of writing a script for the OUTLANDER TV series.

8/24/2015 06:44:00 PM

#diana gabaldon, #outlander

OUTLANDISH COMPANION Volumes 1 and 2

Looking for something new to add to your OUTLANDER book collection? Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDISH COMPANION Volume 1 (Revised and Updated Edition)

8/23/2015 07:23:00 AM

#7000 followers, #blogging

7,000 followers on Facebook!

I'm celebrating a blogging milestone today: My Outlandish Observations Facebook page now has 7,000 followers!! THANK YOU ALL!! I really apprecia

8/17/2015 06:46:00 PM

#caitriona balfe, #clicking contests

OUTLANDER and online clicking contests

The latest OUTLANDER voting frenzy (the RadioTimes "SciFi Champion" contest) reached new heights of absurdity in recent days, with a round

8/17/2015 08:02:00 AM

#bear mccreary, #diana gabaldon

OUTLANDER Soundtrack Vol. 2 coming Sept. 25!

Volume 2 of the OUTLANDER Soundtrack , featuring music by Emmy-nominated composer Bear McCreary, will be released on September 25, 2015 . You can pre-o

8/15/2015 08:41:00 AM

#18th century fans, #best of the friday fun facts

Best of the Friday Fun Facts: DRAGONFLY IN AMBER

Here are this week's Friday Fun Facts about Diana Gabaldon's books. This is a collection of some of my favorite items from previous FFF post

8/14/2015 06:20:00 AM

#caitriona balfe, #diana gabaldon

One year later!

Today is the first anniversary of OUTLANDER's official premiere on STARZ, on August 9, 2014. Diana Gabaldon said on Twitter recently that this ha

8/09/2015 08:27:00 AM

#diana gabaldon, #mass-market paperback

OUTLANDER marks a full year on the NY Times Bestseller List!

Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER has now been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 52 straight weeks! Congratulations, Diana!! That's quite a

8/08/2015 08:10:00 AM

#diana gabaldon, #minnie

Diana Gabaldon is writing a new novella!

Diana Gabaldon mentioned on Goodreads the other day that she is writing a new novella! As soon as I saw the reference in that post to "18th centu

8/05/2015 07:03:00 PM

#diana gabaldon, #final frenzy

Diana Gabaldon explains the book production process

Diana Gabaldon is in the very final stages of working on the OUTLANDISH COMPANION, Volume 2 , which will be published on October 27, 2015. Here's

8/02/2015 07:21:00 AM

#diana gabaldon, #favorite way to read the books

July poll results

Here are the results of the July poll, which asked the question, "What's your favorite way to read or listen to Diana Gabaldon's books?&q

8/01/2015 06:24:00 AM

Looking for OUTLANDER discussions? Check out TheLitForum.com! This is Diana Gabaldon's longtime online hangout, and I have been Section Leader (moderator) of the Diana Gabaldon section on the forum since 2008. Diana is on the forum almost every day, and often responds to questions or comments from forum members, sometimes in detail. You have to register in order to read or post on the forum, but it's free.

Notable Dates This Month

November 15, 1739 - Roger writes to Brianna from Lallybroch (MOHB)

Late November 1743 - Jamie is captured by the English and brought to Wentworth prison (OUTLANDER)

November, 1745 - Colum MacKenzie dies (DRAGONFLY)

November, 1752 - Young Ian is born (VOYAGER)

November, 1755 - Jamie is flogged in Ardsmuir prison (VOYAGER)

November, 1758 - Lord John solves the mystery of the cannon explosion at Crefeld ("Haunted Soldier")

November, 1766 - Claire returns from the 20th century and is reunited with Jamie. Young Ian is lost to pirates (VOYAGER)

November, 1769 - Brianna is told that Roger was sold to the Indians (DRUMS)

November 1, 1774 - Jamie resigns as Indian Agent (ABOSAA)

November 1, 1776 - The MacKenzies return to the 20th century (ABOSAA)

November, 1776 - Lord John receives a letter from William declaring his love for his cousin Dottie (ECHO)

November, 1776 - Young Ian kills Allan Christie, who murdered his own sister (ABOSAA)

November, 1777 - Jamie, Claire and Ian sail to Scotland with General Simon Fraser's body (ECHO)

November 24, 1777 - William is reunited with Lord John after the battle of Saratoga (ECHO)

Late November, 1778 - Jamie and Claire move to Savannah (MOHB)

November, 1948 - Brianna is born (VOYAGER)

November 1, 1968 - Claire travels back to the 18th century (VOYAGER)

November 1, 1980 - Roger and William Buccleigh MacKenzie go to Craigh na Dun in pursuit of Jem and Rob Cameron. (ECHO)

November 15, 1980 - Brianna writes to Joe Abernathy, telling him she's "taking the kids to see Grandma and Grandpa".

About

My name is Karen Henry. I discovered the OUTLANDER books in 2006, and quickly became thoroughly addicted! I started this Outlandish Observations blog in August, 2008, long before anyone knew there would be a TV series. Things have changed a great deal in recent years, but one thing we all have in common is our love for these books and characters and this amazing story that Diana Gabaldon has created.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions about this site, please contact me at contact@outlandishobservations.com, or post a comment on my Outlandish Observations Facebook page.

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