Friday, April 29, 2022

Storyteller's Journey

Obsessed with Outlander!
As embarrassed as I am of my goofy face, this photo is a special memory of the night I met author, Diana Gabaldon, back in 2014. (Can you see my excitement?)

My journey with the Outlander books began back in the early nineties; I even have the original cover of the first book. Since that time, I've read most of the books several times, including numerous novellas. As a true bibliophile, it's not just the story, it's Ms. Gabaldon's exquisite writing that I love. (The portrait is of my husband, Michael.)

When the first book of Outlander released as a TV series on Starz, I was skeptical. I refused to subscribe and waited for the DVD. What an idiot! (Diana Gabaldon has been a consultant on all of the episodes.)

While my husband has never read the books (boo!), he is a big fan of the TV series. So, when Sam Heughan released his The Sassenach whisky, I made sure to purchase a bottle for Michael; we drink a dram each Sunday night! While Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) struggle with the challenges on the ridge, I marvel how a novel first written over thirty years ago became such a worldwide phenomenon. Brava, Diana Gabaldon!

While this Sunday night marks the end of season six, dinna fash, Outlander fans: the cast & crew have started filming season seven!