Diana Gabaldon in Conversation with Julie Kosin

Diana Gabaldon in Conversation with Julie Kosin | Random House Open House

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OUTLANDER author Diana Gabaldon speaks with Julie Kosin, editor at Harper's Bazaar, about her books, writing process, and the Outlander TV adaptation. Filmed at the Random House Open House, 12/15/16.
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@JasperKenneth06 7 жыл бұрын

Why am I crying so hard on her last answer 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@virgoqueen8950 5 жыл бұрын

I READ YOUR COMMENT AND I PATIENTLY WAITED UNTIL THE THE LAST QUESTION AND SHE MADE ME CRY TOO ....................SAM, CAITRIONA, AND TOBIAS HAVE DONE A FABULOUS JOB BRINGING HER STORY TO LIFE.....THOSE ACTORS PULLED ME INTO THIS STORY AFTER 2 EPISODES

@lanternwaste8361 5 жыл бұрын

SAME

@barbarafoster7000 4 жыл бұрын

Jasper Barulo her response to the compliment was from her heart just like it is for us that feel every emotion in her books.

@michca318 3 жыл бұрын

That was amazing, I now see her differently than before and I love her!

@fernandatralala 7 жыл бұрын

I can't believe she's 65!

@rayma66 6 жыл бұрын

I thought she was 40, then she said she'd been married for 45 years. Unbelievable.

@JockoJonson17 5 жыл бұрын

WHAT???

@amilawstudent 7 жыл бұрын

She's my favourite author. ❤ I've read hundreds if not thousands of books and I always come back to Diana's work and admire her insight to human nature and her perspective on life events. In darker days she's been a light to me and her work a comfort. I highly recommend her books for anyone who hasn't had a chance to read her yet.

@mckait 7 жыл бұрын

I have read her books over and over again. Love them.

@terrysteer5493 7 жыл бұрын

Fascinating creative process!! I knew she was a superwoman who never sleeps.

@victoriablackwell1339 5 жыл бұрын

I truly believe that Diana Gabaldon is a literal genius. That has to be the answer. What she does seems almost impossible to me.

@virgoqueen8950 5 жыл бұрын

SHE HAS A FASCINATING MIND

@soniagrgas3402 7 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love this woman! Her books are the classics of the future. Read Outlander if you haven't already.

@veroalealvarez 7 жыл бұрын

I discovered her art thanks to the series. She's such a lovely lady, admirable, full of grace and modesty. I love her!

@michca318 3 жыл бұрын

Her mind works so fast, it is amazing to listen to her, especially when she was describing how she writes!

@Shinedown68 7 жыл бұрын

I am a bookseller, and when I recommend her, I often say that I dream of Claire and Jaime, and hope I don't try to speak in a Scottish brogue when I wake up! ;) I greatly enjoyed this, and the ending is so beautiful and genuine

@flourchylde 7 жыл бұрын

Diana is an absolute genius. As I read and re-read her books, I am constantly astonished at her imagination and dedication to detail. She is such a gift to us all. In addition to her immense talent, she is so gorgeous.

@kw5027 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad her novels were categorized into the romance genre, for the purely selfish reason that I would have never seen her book otherwise. I chose her book simply because I was reading other novels too fast and needed something with some longevity! Not the the most romantic commencement into the Jamie and Claire phenomena but certainly an appreciated one. I'll never forget walking into Barnes & Noble those many years ago and spotting Drums of Autumn on the shelf, from that moment on I was hooked. Her writing is absolutely brilliant.

@barbarafoster7000 4 жыл бұрын

Diana’s humble demure is so very refreshing. Her ability to communicate with the audience in this interview again shows us that her skill of the english language to convey such raw emotions in her books is in my opinion sheer genius. These novels and then the wonderful actors and producers of the tv series show us the wonderful writings of Diana. Something that I will always treasure as part of my life in having the pleasure to have experienced.

@kellyholan4278 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what an awesome interview! It was absolutely fascinating to see her writing process. The end of the interview was very moving.

@DavenportsRBest 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best interview with Diana. Her description of her writing process has been extremely helpful to me with my writing. The scenes of Culloden in the tv series are extraordinarily moving. As a rule I'm not interested in battle scenes and tend to shut my eyes when the violence is extreme, but the way it was filmed, from Jamie's POV as he is near death, was a brilliant choice. It brought a massive battle down to personal experience. The only other time I've seen this done in film is in The Bridges of Toko Ri when a soldier dies alone, face down in a ditch. My father, a WWII B-17 bomber pilot, remarked, "That's what war is like." It made a huge impression me and the filming of Culloden was evocative in that way. Sam Heughan's acting was deeply moving and some of the best I've ever seen. I watch that episode over and over again, fast forwarding through the Claire and Frank scenes, so I can watch Culloden as a whole from beginning to end.

@beaed9296 4 жыл бұрын

Why oh why hasn’t Sam Heughan had awards for Outlander. He is a brilliant sensitive actor. It is such a shame.

@annerodgers4081 2 жыл бұрын

It’s really odd. He should have a major award.

@elenalatici9568 2 жыл бұрын

@@annerodgers4081 Hey! I got this response from you today in my email inbox. First time that's happened. There have been many theories put forth as an answer to this question. The one I come across most of the time is that Starz doesn't do much in the way of putting the actors forth for awards. Yet, Caitriona at least has been nominated, so...I really don't know. Outside of Outlander, I hink Sam's choices of projects haven't been great. Obviously he needs to be working outside of Outlander, but both Bloodshot and SAS (for me anyway) were bad movies. I'd never seen a Vin Diesel film, but I though he seemed more of a robot to me than Sam, I don't know if his work outside of Outlander is watched and judged. I doubt it. Oddly, as international's popular as Outlander seems to all of us, I have friends in the States who've never even heard of it.In fact, although it's available in the UK, or at least England, I'm not sure if it's available in Scotland of all places. For a long time it wasn't. The fact that Sam hasn't won awards from his peers is frustrating and sad, But one thing I absolutely do know as I have many friends in the industry, it's become more and more of an inside thing based on who you know. If you're not there to schmooze and "network" (a term I loathe) I think winning becomes more difficult. He should ABSOLUTELY have won for Culloden. He is beyond brilliant in that episode. Wow, this a long response. LOL

@annerodgers4081 2 жыл бұрын

@@elenalatici9568 I totally agree. We do live in the U.S. and my daughter told me about Outlander. I am obsessed! Watched the show, now reading the books! Sam Heughan is a very good person, and I would like to see him in more significant projects. I had not heard about any of this, now it’s on Netflix, and the last season on Amazon Prime. I think Caitriona Balfe is lovely and a fine actress. Amazing that she had so little experience.

@annerodgers4081 2 жыл бұрын

@@elenalatici9568 By the way, my husband and I will be in England in June. Love the countryside around Herefordshire. Really fond of England and the people.

@bettyvalentine6088 6 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I love how her spirituality comes out in her writing and her comments. What a gift to us all.

@parisbowen5865 5 жыл бұрын

I am crying and now I understand these comments ❤

@SOMERJOY1 7 жыл бұрын

Good interview, love the show, she makes it feel real to me, a mere mortal, so that I feel as if I have had a glimpse of old Scotland. Thank you

@d.s.5615 3 жыл бұрын

I am immensily amazed of how so much talent can fit in this person.

@LizziebelleXOX 7 жыл бұрын

Aww love this especially the end where she's gets so emotional lovely story love outlander she's totally amazing 😊

@robertrussell4586 5 жыл бұрын

She’s so well spoken

@justice2255 5 жыл бұрын

I began watching Outlander two weeks ago on American Netflix. We only have the first two seasons and I have watched reviews for the next two seasons desperately to find out what happens. I can't wait to actually watch them. I now know I am from Scotland Dumfriesshire at Dinwoodie in the parish of Applegarth through my late father Robert Dunwoody. Never would I have cared so much where I was from had I not seen Outlander. I will put the book collection on my Christmas list and buy any I do not receive. Watching this interview I too cried with Diana both times especially the last time. If you ever read this Diana, thank you and God bless you.

@pandariter 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not crying....

@phyllisperyea2022 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful author! I love the historical parts and of course all the books. I have listened to all of the books twice and never get bored. Thank you for being who you are.

@danielsbooks4093 7 жыл бұрын

Wen diana almost cried it almost made me cried

@flakeyjake3339 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Diana talk about her writing and how she writes forever and not lose interest or get bored. I think she's fascinating.

@kandilyn 7 жыл бұрын

I just tell people what the person who introduced me to this series told me it was about, "the story of Jamie and Claire."

@Juanita5359 7 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you! That is the "gist" of the series, which is absolutely wonderful!

@npeace312 7 жыл бұрын

I love her honesty

@mariamieczynski9488 4 жыл бұрын

Nice interview. Talented lady. Thank you.

@TheBookRefuge 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to say that my Barnes and Noble has a beautiful shelf for her in the General Fiction section

@Jessica-wc5fl 7 жыл бұрын

OMG I love her to pieces!

@amyc.2154 7 жыл бұрын

jaws drop at how she develop her writing from a kernel. awesome! can't wait for June 2017!

@allisonsipe7503 6 жыл бұрын

Diana is such an inspiration. What a lovely interview.

@fernandatralala 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful conversation!

@beckynorman9806 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@michca318 3 жыл бұрын

I loved listening to how she writes the books. I've seen the whole TV series but have just recently started reading the books. I finished Outlander and am now reading Dragonfly in Amber!

@user-cn4fw7rl7y 3 жыл бұрын

i am in awe of her thought process when writing! incredible!

@Zournce 7 жыл бұрын

This is an extremely interesting interview. I am a real fan of Diana Gabaldon's books. The Outlander books are among my favorites. She provides information about her writing, including upcoming books and she also gives us her views of the TV series, again one of my favorites.

@sherrykuhn6669 5 жыл бұрын

Diana, I’ve always wanted to write, but, I have no self confidence. I’m a Pieces, so I wear my heart on my sleeve. My eldest Son has always encouraged me to write my life in fiction. You are so interesting, in your writing collusion with people, things, & events that occur in your life. Someday, I hope to write my story. Ty, for your generous knowledge of writing. I’ve enjoyed all 8 of your books. Can’t wait for #9.

@charitygordon7207 4 жыл бұрын

Start writing and see what what can happen. Go writers workshops literature festivals I get you inspired. Wish you well sharing your gifts to others.

@simonedwards9450 4 жыл бұрын

About to start outlander tonight. I’ve just brought all eight books. Can’t wait :-)

@asa3409 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview.

@christinehallfeldt4280 6 жыл бұрын

I have yet to read her books. But I have seen parts of it and it is wonderful literature. I am too a writer, my book to be published soon though is not periodic historic romance but Sci Fi. But I indeed enjoy any story that has captivating characters and just a great story outline. I absolutely adore the TV Series and yes Jame Fraser is one of my fiction husbands. Its funny to hear her talk about how the thought process works when writing. I have days too when my writing flowed with such ease and other times you spent a total of 10 minutes before giving up coz it just aint forming. Love love fellow writers. And she is friends with another great writer George RR Martin. Writing is a world I wouldn't be able to live without.....soon to read her books

@TheRexbassist 2 жыл бұрын

She is fabulous, what an orator and extraordinary personality. Thank you Diana

@maririn4036 7 жыл бұрын

Tears!!!

@vivienmartin225 4 жыл бұрын

I hope I get to tell Diana one day that I’ve cried about 100 times while reading her books ( I’m currently in “A Breath of Snow and Ashes”)

@Reneekelley68 7 жыл бұрын

I love her!

@camillabarclay4049 2 жыл бұрын

Ive gone overkill recently on all the outlander constantly for two weeks( becausebi do zero and not good ..) but im so glad to at last see her! and shes perfect just perfect. I first read outlander when it was first printed years ago and remember the impact it had on me then. Shes fantastic love her

@mrs_mooeing 4 жыл бұрын

Love her!!!!!

@beaed9296 4 жыл бұрын

She is a brilliant writer, I really enjoy her books.

@heidihanley4182 7 жыл бұрын

Love hearing about her writing process and involvement in the movie. Can this link be shared on Facebook?

@Auroral3orealis 6 жыл бұрын

Watching this today, after watching the first three episodes, is interesting. They did cut the scene in which Jamie's getting dressed to go die from the first episode though, locked or no.

@Sambaby42 6 жыл бұрын

I love how she speaks and describes things. Her voice is very soothing. I have never read the books but is there any possibility she reads her own audio books? (I will be soon.) Probably not huh?

@roxxanedtroyt1744 6 жыл бұрын

it takes her about 3 years to write a book she has no time maybe after the last book is done

@sabrinao.1807 6 жыл бұрын

Sambaby42 I listen to the audiobooks and Davina Porter (who reads for the audio books) has the most soooooothing voice I have ever heard! It calms me so much! (I know this comment was 8 months ago so you might have already started! But oh well!)

@anamariaglorialamberti7342 5 жыл бұрын

Cuando van a traducir al castellano. Parece que los países de habla hispana no existimos

@wouldthatitweresosimple2516 7 жыл бұрын

Omg😍

@superiorgo2368 3 жыл бұрын

I once got a friend to read outlander by saying it's like if Shonda Rhymes wrote Assassin's Creed.

@trudyharris2971 4 жыл бұрын

Smart lady!

@ludmillamodic950 7 жыл бұрын

WOW! JUST WOW!! milka The-Best-Is-BE/Coming

@danielsbooks4093 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't know she had a part in a show

@mishmash9116 7 жыл бұрын

daniel meaux She did and so did Ronald :)

@innaiir6029 4 жыл бұрын

@@mishmash9116 whitch episood Ronald was?

@mishmash9116 4 жыл бұрын

Inna Iir It was in the Episode called The Gathering, same as Diana.

@musicluvrlaurie6827 4 жыл бұрын

She's just adorable and articulate and interesting and lovable and brilliant!

@EllePlowPlow Ай бұрын

@27:00 - how to write

@laurengauthier4080 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing woman!

@Ed-cs6kw 5 жыл бұрын

Spoilers! Am I the only man who is reading these books?

@Blueblackngold Жыл бұрын

28:28 writing process

@beaed9296 4 жыл бұрын

I Have NEVER heard Sam Heughan swear!

@pippa1515 5 ай бұрын

How to start writing: 28:00 wow

@camillabarclay4049 2 жыл бұрын

So she slept from 4.30 am till 7 am no way??? Historical surely

@blancacepeda3021 Жыл бұрын

Usted y sam sacaron a caitriona como si no hubiera exsistido

@RojaJaneman 3 жыл бұрын

@30:00 Classic ADHD. That’s exactly how I think. But not as knowledgeable as her.

@drahn27 7 жыл бұрын

great interview & i love the books & show, but i can't help but think it must've been her time of the month when this took place based on how emotional she get's near the end.

@Hermit_96 7 жыл бұрын

Women do not get emotional only when menstruating, I hope you realize. Also, Diana is 65 years old and has likely gone through menopause. What was said to her at the end was very touching and kind, which would make any author emotional. The second half of your comment was quite ignorant and dismissive of her feelings.

@tysallchick 4 жыл бұрын

drahn27 omg.,really? What a thing to say. She is 65 but even putting that aside, after watching such an interesting interview, that’s your comment!!??.

@gdaymates431 4 жыл бұрын

Did you think before you posted this? Very odd and out of touch comment.