Monday, April 8, 2013
G is for Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon is an amazing author. After reading her books I searched her out on line and I found Compuserve books and writer's community. It was there I finally got the courage to pursue publication. There I finally learned I could write a novel, even if I didn't write it the way other authors said it had to be written. It was there I gained confidence. And I never would have found it if not for her books.
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I will have to check her out! Just visiting today from the A-Z Challenge Juliet atCity Muse Country Muse
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of her. Awesome she inspired you.
ReplyDeleteB&W has been a godsend for me for almost 26 years. I remember when Diana first got the courage to post her snippets and got an agent.
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across her books at the library a few years ago. I've read a few in the Outlander series. Very interesting books, very interesting author.
ReplyDeleteJust learning about her. Glad her work inspired you to do yours.
ReplyDeleteSara, Diana inspired me also and I too love the Compuserve forum for the very same reasons.
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing place.
DeleteOMG! This explains why we are great blogger friends, Sara. I have been a HUGE fan of Diana Gabaldon's for many years. Jamie, Claire, Lord John Grey, and the rest of the colorful cast of characters have been my companions through thick and thin. I have read each of the Outlander books many times. I believe my MG manuscript is a time travel tale in part because of my respect for the talented author. ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat how one thing leads to another. I've not read one of her books and I should.
ReplyDeleteI love that not only has this author brought some joy to your life through her books but has also led you to writing. A wonderful reminder of how powerful the written word can really be.
ReplyDeleteI've always written, and wanted to be published too. But I didn't know how to go about it, and the research I'd done led me to a lot of authors saying you had to write a certain way and it just didn't work for me. I'd begun to believe I would never be good enough because I couldn't do it the "correct" way.
DeleteWords are powerful things. I love that she inspired you and helped you find your courage!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of her. I'll have to check her books out. Glad she so inspired you. Inspiration is the fuel we writers run on.
ReplyDeleteI need to look into this one. Thanks for the intro!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her novels. In fact, she's my go-to author when I've got a plot or structure issue I'm trying to figure out. I refer to Outlander as if it were my story writing guidebook. :)
ReplyDeleteGaaaaaaaaah!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOkay. That was me freaking out. I looooove Diana SO MUCH. She's the reason I write, I swear. Love her. I've lost count how many times I've read her books!!!!!
Believe me, without Diana Gabaldon and the Books and Writers Forum, I'd not be writing at all! She's not only one of the best novelists, but a very generous person who loves helping other writers. Great pick for G, Sara!
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with this author or the Compuserve community.
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I don't know Diana Gabaldon, but she sounds like a great person and writer. I'll have to look her up.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check out that site....in May, of course :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that she was able to inspire you! Glad you chose this path :)
ReplyDeleteNow, *that* I can get behind. Let's hear it for anything that builds confidence.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found her as well. It is amazing when we find that someone who adds fuel to the fire of our writing journey. You keep going, sister!
ReplyDeleteShe writes a wonderful book. Best of all, you found the courage to pen your own.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look her up :)
ReplyDeleteI used to love her books in grad school. I haven't read them since. I saw her talk at the RWA nationals last year (or was it the year before that?).
ReplyDeleteI've heard of her, but haven't had a chance to read her work yet.
ReplyDeleteTo all of you who haven't sampled Diana Gabaldon yet. Get OUTLANDER and read. You'll be amazed! ; )
ReplyDeleteThat's cool another author inspired you!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to check out that community. Saved the link to it though. :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of her, but I just clicked over to check out her site and her books. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI will have to check out that link, and add some more books to my "to read" mountain :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSimply Sarah
That's how I came to the Forum as well :)
ReplyDeleteAh yes, it's so important to find that courage to write a story the way it's being called to be written.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to read something so inspirational that it pushes you to action, isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI love Diana's books! Isn't it kewl the way like-minded people are drawn together? I liked your blog from the get-go!
ReplyDeleteIf it had't been for Diana, I'd never have found the Forum, and then where would I be?
ReplyDeleteHope your migraine's gone!