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Despite Recent News – Believe Me, Outlander Season 3 Will Happen

A lot of the Outlander fandom is losing their collective minds about the potential for Outlander Season 3. Why hasn’t it been announced yet? is the question I keep hearing.  Another favorite from the so-called “prognosticators” is, well, the ratings are going down. STARZ won’t renew a show with declining ratings.  Then, add the recent news…

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Murtagh Hits a Rough Spot

Written by: Anne Hawkinson Murtagh is a man who makes you feel safe, no matter the circumstance. He stands quietly (for the most part) in the background, surveying the situation, alert to any potential danger. He’s got your back, no matter what. He’s loyal to the end – underneath that scowl and tough exterior is…

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The Scotland Diaries — May 13-14 Edinburgh

Written by: Anne Gavin My trip across the pond could not have gone any smoother, save for a short gap leaving Newark, New Jersey due to air traffic delays over the busy skies of New York.  Not surprising!   But, the moment I landed in Scotland, the spirit and the soul of this amazing country seeped…

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LIVE Blog: Episode 2.06 – “Best Laid Schemes…”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…

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The Man With the Mark

Written by: Anne K. Hawkinson Who is the man with the port wine stain on his hand? He knows something of the way carriages are constructed as he removes the pin from the wheel of Jared’s carriage, ensuring its breakdown later in the day. How does he gain access to the carriage so easily, without…

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Do you obsessively rewatch Outlander? You’re in good company!

It was the weekend Outlander episode 4 of season two aired. I was home alone. So many options for this rare moment! What should I do? Curl up with a good book? Catch up with family and friends on my phone? Get a good night’s sleep for a change? All good possibilities. Instead, I obsessively…

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Ready, Set, Scotland! – Stylish Travel Tips for the Hopeless Over-Packer

Written by: Anne Gavin #2 in a series of Diary Entries documenting my May, 2016 trip to Scotland.Go here for Diary Entry #1Hello.  My name is Anne and I’m an over-packer.  They say that the first step on the road to recovery is to admit you have a problem.  So, there.  I said it.  I am famously…

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Jack is Back and other “Oh, #$%&*%#!” moments from Episode 2.05

Written by: Anne Gavin The Devil’s Spawn was bound to show up some time.  We all knew it.  No less a surprise whether a Book Reader or Show Watcher.   But, how, when and under what circumstances we wondered?  And, how would Jamie react?  Say what you will about the Starz adaptation, but it is genius…

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LIVE Blog: Episode 2.05 – “Untimely Resurrection”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…

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Conflicted Healing

Written by: Anne Hawkinson My mind jolted at Jamie’s reaction when Claire told him BJR was still alive. “That can’t be right,” I said. I was waiting for some sort of flashback (if not a Wentworth Prison scene, then some expression on Jamie’s face) of the physical and emotional abuse he suffered, and up to…

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