Diana Gabaldon

The Kids Are All Right: More Outlander Season 3 Casting News!

There’s something evil about Droughtlander. The more we get, the much, much more we terribly crave. Even as winter in the Northern hemisphere draws closer, there is no settling down for a long winter’s nap in the Outlander world, because, well; Outlander. It’s a pathology, for sure; maybe a syndrome, or perhaps just a happy…

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Season 3 #Outlander news: Jamie and Jack clash, welcome Fergus & more!

When it rains, it pours. This time, though, the #Droughtlander showers were welcome indeed as we finally learned more details about Outlander‘s upcoming season 3. Not only did Entertainment Weekly drop a cover story with some hints of what’s coming, but Starz announced the casting of adult Fergus. The only cloud in this welcome storm? Nell Hudson,…

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The Fraser Coat: One Key to Turning Jamie into the King of Men

Written by: Anne Hawkinson A coat is defined as “an outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips.” It’s something you wear to protect yourself from the elements and – hopefully – look good while doing it. When Jamie puts on his father’s coat, however, a transformation occurs – more than just…

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Forget-me-not: Outlander’s Powerful Use of Flowers to Tell Stories

Written by: Anne Hawkinson It’s summer, the heat index is unapologetic, and we’re in the very real throes of Droughtlander. What’s an Outlander-obsessed gal to do but hibernate indoors and commit to re-watching every episode. . . again? I just hope my DVDs don’t melt in the player from overuse. On one of my many viewings,…

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STARZ Casts Pivotal Role for Outlander Season 3 – Lord John Grey

Sweet raindrops amidst a drought, we’ve got a new Outlander cast member! Entertainment Weekly announced this morning that STARZ had given them exclusive notice of the first major role cast for Outlander Season 3 – the adult Lord John Grey. Australian Actor David Berry landed the coveted role of the British soldier who has a…

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Murtagh’s Slow Burn to Vengeance

Written by: Anne Hawkinson The Duke of Sandringham started it – and Murtagh finished it. The brutal justice delivered in “Vengeance Is Mine” was a long time coming and the pinnacle of a pressure that had been building ever since the Petition of Complaint (against Jack Randall) was drawn up by Ned Gowan and delivered by…

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When Somebody Dies

Written by: Anne Hawkinson The finality of death unlocks and flings open the floodgates of emotion, forcing us to accept the permanent loss, heartache, and emptiness it brings. Be it sudden or lingering, there’s no negotiating, no second chances. It’s over – too late (at least in this life) for all things unsaid, un-reconciled relationships, or…

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A Sense of Home

Written by: Anne Hawkinson A home is an anchor, a place you know will always be there, whether you’re at work for the day or halfway around the world. Jamie once said, “Home is the place, where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” But he and Claire come from very…

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The War Chieftain and Claire

Written by: Anne Hawkinson I’m still trying to figure out what made Dougal MacKenzie “tick” in his relationship with Claire. I’ve had my eye on him since that night in the cottage (Season One). He was handsome, capable, confident, had a no-nonsense approach to solving problems, and was used to getting what he wanted. I…

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LIVE FINALE Blog: Episode 2.13 – “Dragonfly in Amber”

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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