Quill Award
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (2006) Winner
Diana Gabaldon
ダイアナ・ガバルドン
Daiana Gabarudon
Aliases:
Diana J. Gabaldon
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1952-01-11 （Williams, Arizona）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Residence History
- Flagstaff, Arizona → Scottsdale, Arizona
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Professor, Editor
- Active Years
- 1991-
- Affiliations
- Arizona State University
- Nominations
- Edgar Award nomination (A Plague of Zombies)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University | Faculty of Science | Zoology | Bachelor of Science | 1970-1973 | United States |
| University of California, San Diego | Marine Biology | Scripps Institution of Oceanography | Master of Science | 1973-1975 | United States |
| Northern Arizona University | Faculty of Science | Behavioral Ecology | Doctor of Philosophy | 1975-1978 | United States |
Northern Arizona University
Faculty of Science
/ Zoology
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Period:
1970-1973
Year of Graduation:
1973
Country:
United States
University of California, San Diego
Marine Biology
/ Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Degree:
Master of Science
Period:
1973-1975
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Northern Arizona University
Faculty of Science
/ Behavioral Ecology
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Period:
1975-1978
Year of Graduation:
1978
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | RITA Award | Outlander | Best Romance | Romance Writers of America | Winner |
| 2005 | Quill Award | A Breath of Snow and Ashes | Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror | Quill Book Awards | Winner |
RITA Award
1991
Work:
Outlander
Category:
Best Romance
Organization:
Romance Writers of America
Result:
Winner
Quill Award
2005
Work:
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Category:
Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror
Organization:
Quill Book Awards
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Outlander
1991 Historical Romance20th-century nurse Claire Randall time travels to 18th-century Scotland and falls in love with Jamie Fraser.
Time travelRomanceHistory
Adaptations
- [TV series] Outlander / Ronald D. Moore (2014)
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
2005 Historical FictionSet during the American Revolution, follows the Fraser family's adventures.
American RevolutionFamilySurvival
Dragonfly in Amber
1992 Historical RomanceSequel to Outlander, continuing Claire and Jamie's story.
Time travelWarLove
Lord John series
2003 Historical MysterySpin-off focusing on Lord John Grey.
Mystery18th century
Bibliography
- Outlander
- Dragonfly in Amber
- Voyager
- A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Adaptations
- Outlander TV series (2014-present)
Translations of Works
- Translated into 24 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Detailed historical researchGenre blendingVivid dialogue
- Recurring Motifs
- Time travelScottish cultureStrong female leads
Legacy
Renowned for the Outlander series, transitioned from scientist to bestselling author. Series adapted into hit TV show, published in 24 languages across 27 countries.
In Popular Culture
- Starz TV series Outlander major success
Trivia
- Father was Arizona state senator Tony Gabaldon
- Son Sam Sykes is a fantasy author
- Inspired partly by Doctor Who episode
- Roman Catholic