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The Case Studies of Claire Randall Fraser, Healer

Source Claire Randall first spoke to me as a nurse. Healing from the heart and also by touch is a skill, a gift, and for others like Claire, a calling that often goes beyond the human instinct of self-preservation. In a world sadly in need of empathy and compassion, Claire’s work resonates in the interweaving…

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Season 2 Filming Continues — Inverness

Written by: Anne Gavin Spoilers Ahead! Cast and Crew returned to the historic town of Falkland in Fife, Scotland this week to film what could be some of the remaining scenes for Outlander Season 2.  But, this time, we don’t see Red-Coat extras or 17th century tartan skirts and dresses but instead period costumes and…

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Bear McCreary To Score First Studio Feature – 10 Cloverfield Lane

I don’t want to pat myself on the back here (ok, maybe I do) but I predicted our boy Bear would become a big time star because of Outlander. And guess what? It was just announced that he is the composer for one of the most highly anticipated films of 2016. That film being 10…

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The French Connection: Au Revoir France/Fa’ilte Dhachaidh*

Written by: Sara Mordzynski*Gaelic for Welcome Home The French Connection?? Gene Hackman?…no, not that French connection… As the excitement of award session wanes, we await the upcoming season 2 of Outlander with hints from the Outlander crew about  how amazingly 18th Century France will be portrayed.  After which, to quote Sam Heughan, “ . . ….

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OUTLANDER SEASON 2 FULL TRAILER + PREMIERE RELEASE DATE

*SPOILER ALERT* THE WAIT IS NEARLY OVER LADIES AND GENTS! The release date for Outlander season 2 has finally been announced in exclusive stories for EW and PEOPLE by STARZ.  The magic date? April 9, 2016.  And while I’m happy we have the date – can we just talk about the BOMB Ron Moore and…

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Favorite Lines from the Outlander Show

I don’t know about the rest of you, but it feels as if #droughtlander will never end. The folks at Outlander Starz continue to toy with us, promising a season two premiere in April — sometime. Meanwhile, touch grumpy. To help pass the time, I decided to do a wrap-up of favorite lines from the TV…

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OUTLANDER Gift Guide: Part Two (Amazon)

Written by: Mary Larsen Are you biting your nails trying to figure out what to purchase your loved one or friend?. It’s ok. Don’t be ashamed. It happens. Let’s just fix the problem. Are you looking for a gift for your girlfriend, wife, mom, or any woman (heck, even man) who loves Outlander? Are you…

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The Brothers MacKenzie Take Fan Questions

Written by: Anne Gavin Outlander Starz Facebook Livestream this week featured two of Outlander’s elder statesmen — accomplished Scottish actors Gary Lewis and Graham McTavish.  Check out the HIGHLIGHTS after the jump…As we know, Colum MacKenzie — played by Lewis — and Dougal MacKenzie — brilliantly acted by McTavish — frequently spar over politics and their…

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The Outlander Bit Player Who Stole Our Hearts

While everyone is OOOHING  and AHHING over the expanded television roles for so many of the minor characters in the books–Rupert, Angus, Ned–I am in awe with bit character Willie. OK, maybe, just maybe,  I even have a little crush on him. Why not? He’s attractive as, Highlanders go-his clothes aren’t all disheveled and his…

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OUTLANDER Gift Guide

Written by: Anne Gavin Whether it’s a Birthday, Anniversary or just something for a Friend, we have the perfect Outlander-themed Gift for the Sassenach in your life.  Or, perhaps  you just want to drop a hint to your significant other about a “no-reason-in particular” Outlander-themed gift and need some ideas to forward along — stealthily, of course!  …

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