Diana Gabaldon

Diana J. Gabaldon, born on January 11, 1952, in Williams, Arizona, is a celebrated American author best known for her groundbreaking Outlander series. With a rich background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, a Master of Science in Marine Biology, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology, Gabaldon's journey into writing was as unconventional as it seemed destined to be. Before becoming a novelist, she was a respected academic, contributing to the field of scientific computation as a professor at Arizona State University and founding the Science Software Quarterly in 1984. Her foray into writing began with software reviews and technical articles, which eventually led her to pen the first novel of the Outlander series as a practice project. This series, blending historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, and science fiction and fantasy, has captivated millions worldwide and was successfully adapted into a television series in 2014.

Gabaldon's literary career took a significant turn when she posted an excerpt of her first novel on the CompuServe Literary Forum, catching the attention of a literary agent. This serendipitous event led to an initial trilogy deal, which later expanded into the extensive Outlander saga, with its first novel published in 1991. Since then, Gabaldon has expanded the universe with nine novels in the main series, a collection of novellas, and the Lord John series, focusing on a character from the Outlander series. Beyond her prolific writing, Gabaldon resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband, Doug Watkins, and is a mother to three adult children, including fantasy writer Sam Sykes. Her work, transcending genres and eras, continues to enchant readers with its rich storytelling and vivid characters, securing her place as a standout figure in modern literature.

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