!Outlander Graphic Novel!

So anyone who knows me or reads Dogwood Girl knows that I seriously heart Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series of books. You know the Twilight series? I was pretty addicted. I am ten times more addicted to Outlander than Twilight, and these are actually smart and well-written!

Well, it seems that Gabaldon is doing an Outlander graphic novel, loosely following events in the first book, Outlander, but from Murtagh's point of view. Love me some Murtagh! First of all, holy crap. Second of all, this guy is doing the illustrations, and he looks like a great artist. It comes out next year, and so does the next Outlander series book, An Echo In The Bone. Not only that, but Echo won't be the last. Praise sweet Jesus on a pogo stick!

I just can't wait to see what his interpretation of Jamie will be. Or Black Jack for that matter. It's like a train wreck. I want so badly for it to be good, but I'm scared to look, but I can't not look. You can see some early Claire illustrations here.

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I haven't been this depressed about finishing a book since I read the last page of A Breath of Snow and Ashes.

Now, what am I going to do with myself for the next five days, thirteen hours, seventeen minutes, and eight seconds until I see Bella, Jacob, and the Cullens again? Ugh.

Maybe my family will be glad to have me back for a few days.

That Diana Gabaldon

For my fellow Gabaldon lovers: A new Outlander book in 2009, along with a movie in the making, and a graphic novel. Dear God, I just want this year to go by fast. Also, lots of snippets of things that might or might not happen in the next book (which won't be the last) and even two excerpts from the book. Haven't decided if I want to torture myself with those just yet. Also included is the graphic novel illustrator's preliminary drawing of Claire. V. strange. All discussed on the Gabaldon site here.

That Diana Gabaldon is one busy woman.