I am one of those lucky duckies who have scored Comic Con tickets for the past handful of years. It is an exercise in serendipity and probability to grab those golden tickets!
While popular culture is the sweet spot of "The Con," it is also overflowing with treasures for a writer. After many years of being pressured by friends to read the OUTLANDER books and resisting (such a fool 'twas I), I consumed the entire series, both in print and on screen.
Imagine my delight when OUTLANDER had an awesome presence at Comic Con, including an appearance by the author of this "yes, I'm addicted" series, Diana Gabaldon.
I have learned so much as a writer by reading the OUTLANDER series. The way Diana Gabaldon weaves romance, adventure, history, and the human condition into a compelling narrative is the stuff of magic. Bravo for the casting of the series which frees the characters from the confines of the page so beautifully. What a thrill to attend the OUTLANDER panel and be treated to a sneak preview of the first episode of season 3!
Jamie and Claire Fraser
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe
Diana Gabaldon, Graham McTavish (Dougal MacKenzie), Sam Heughan
Frank/Black Jack Randall
Tobias Menzies
It was super cool to visit Jamie's print shop on the convention floor and score some OUTLANDER swag!
Any other OUTLANDER fans out there?
Sounds like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteI started reading Outlander YEARS ago but didn't enjoy the 1st bit. People have told me to give it 100 pages then I'll be hooked. I'll have to try it again :)
I second the suggestion. I actually listened to the audiobooks and got lost in the world real quick like.
DeleteThat's cool you got to see the creator and stars of your favorite books/show. And that you get to go to Comic Con so often.
ReplyDeleteI probably jinxed my chances at tickets next year by saying I was lucky. Like when you're driving somewhere and you say, "Hey great traffic," and then you come to a complete halt.
DeleteI read the first book, but it was so long that I wasn't sure I wanted to read the rest of the series. You're making me think that I should pick it up again. Awesome that you got to see the author.
ReplyDeleteI audio booked the whole series. Davina Porter, who reads them, is amazing. Slurps you right it to the story.
DeleteI've never seen Outlander because I don't have cable anymore, but I do think Sam Heughan and Tobias Menzies are really cute. I've liked Tobias Menzies ever since I saw him in the film version of Persuasion.
ReplyDeleteI did not realize he was in Persuasion. I've got to go bust out my DVD.
DeleteLeslie, you crack me up! You and your Comic Con. My sister is a fangirl over Outlander as well. I still need to watch it!
ReplyDeleteYour sister is a wise woman.
DeleteOh my! Squee! I would totally go fan girl over this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for validating me. Squeee back.
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