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Nadya
Nadya asked Diana Gabaldon:

Out of pure curiosity, how does someone with a background in the sciences get into historical fiction? I admire that you have a PhD in ecology and have written so many magnificent novels!

Diana Gabaldon Er....you write a book. I mean, they don't make you get a license or anything...
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Diana C.
Diana C. asked Diana Gabaldon:

Do you create your characters on people you knew/know? How do you create such in-depth characters? They become almost real to me.

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A Goodreads user asked Diana Gabaldon:

You have an amazing scientific and educational background! I've always wondered what got you into writing and becoming an author?

Anki
Anki asked Diana Gabaldon:

Hi Diana, In "An Echo in the Bone" there's this book mentioned that Jamie wrote for his grandchilden ("Grandfather Tales"). Have you ever thought of actually publishing this work? I'm sure it would be a bestseller! Love your Books! Greetings from Germany

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