Diana Gabaldon

Date of Birth: January 11, 1952

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Diana Gabaldon is an American author best known for her Outlander series, which merges historical fiction, romance, mystery, adventure, and science fiction/fantasy. Born to a Mexican-American mother and an English-American father, she grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. Gabaldon earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Science in Marine Biology from the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Ecology from Northern Arizona University. Before becoming a full-time writer, Gabaldon was a university professor for over a decade, teaching environmental science. Her debut novel, “Outlander,” was published in 1991 and has since become a global phenomenon, spawning a successful TV series and a dedicated fanbase. She has continued to expand the series, with numerous sequel novels and related works.

5 Interesting Facts about Diana Gabaldon

1. Diana Gabaldon wrote her first novel, “Outlander,” without intending to publish it; it was initially a practice piece to learn how to write a novel.

2. She has a background in science, having earned degrees in Zoology, Marine Biology, and Behavioral Ecology.

3. Gabaldon started writing “Outlander” at the age of 36, while still working as a university professor.

4. The “Outlander” series has been translated into 24 languages and published in 27 countries.

5. Besides the main “Outlander” series, Gabaldon has also written several spin-off novellas and a graphic novel.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Diana Gabaldon

1. “People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it’s more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff.”

2. “For where all love is, the speaking is unnecessary. It is all. It is undying. And it is enough.”

3. “Sometimes our best action result in things that are most regrettable.”

4. “All the time in the world is worth nothing if I don’t get to spend it with you.”

5. “You are my courage, as I am your conscience.”