• “The smartest historical sci-fi adventure-romance story ever written by a science Ph.D. with a background in scripting 'Scrooge McDuck' comics.”—Salon.com
  • A time-hopping, continent-spanning salmagundi of genres.”
    —ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
  • “These books have to be word-of-mouth books because they're too weird to describe to anybody.”
    —Jackie Cantor, Diana's first editor

Appearances


Diana-the-Scribe-Scotland-cropListed below are my upcoming events, public appearances and book signings, as well as virtual (online streaming) events.

This webpage is updated as new events are added, so please check back periodically.

Note that for 2024 I will be doing a small number of events due to my workload, as discussed in my “Happy New Year – 2024” blog entry.

If you have questions about—or problems with—obtaining tickets for an event, please contact the listed host organization of the event first. All ticket sales are handled by event organizers and their ticket brokers.

I look forward to seeing you,

-Diana



March, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



April, 2024


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Saturday, April 6, 2024 – FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA

Join Diana in person (or virtually from anywhere) at the 23rd annual Highland Tea hosted by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (NACHS). Get out your best hat and tea glam!

NACHS-logoPaid tickets are required for both the live event and the virtual streaming option. See instructions below for each type of ticket, as they are purchased in different ways.

Event start time for in-person attendees is Noon (MST).

Event start time for attendees participating online through streaming is 2 p.m. (MST). Virtual tickets will join in for Diana’s talk and reading.

Event Host:
Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (NACHS)

Flagstaff Event Venue:
Serendipity Venue (formerly the Kilted Kat)
2640 W Kiltie Lane
Flagstaff, Arizona 86005

Diana-NACHS-tea-with-hatJoin the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (NACHS) for an intimate afternoon of refinement and literary exploration at their 23rd Annual Highland Tea!

Indulge in the timeless tradition of high tea. Engage in lively conversation and sample exquisite delicacies in the esteemed company of acclaimed author Diana Gabaldon (a third-generation native of Flagstaff).

At left: Diana in her beautiful Tea hat and Santa Fe silk jacket at a past NACHS Highland Tea!

This traditional afternoon tea includes sandwiches, scones and sweets, an open bar, followed by a talk and reading by Diana, the guest of honor! A raffle and silent auction will be held for those attending in person.

Gain unique insights into her renowned Outlander series of books and tv series as Diana shares anecdotes, insights, inspirations and information about her creative process. Perhaps she will read an excerpt from something she’s working on now, such as Book Ten of the OUTLANDER series, the first prequel novel about Jamie’s parents, or tidbits from the Sony-Starz productions (Season 8 of the fabulous Outlander tv show or Blood of My Blood, the planned prequel series)!

2003-Diana-NACHS-teaAt right, Diana reads an excerpt of A BREATH OF SNOW AND ASHES before it was released at a past Sassenach Tea, hosted by The Kilted Cat during the 2003 Winterfest in Flagstaff. Photo courtesy of Jill Torrance/the Arizona Daily Sun. Flagstaff is a Highland Tea town all around!

Whether you’re a devoted Outlander reader or tv fan intrigued by Scottish culture, you’ll have an unforgettable time. Secure your place for an afternoon of sophistication, culture, and literary inspiration.

Don’t forget your fabulous hat and Highland Tea bling and glam!

Tickets may sell out, especially to the in-person Highland Tea in Flagstaff, so don’t dally, Sassenach, or ye may be gravely disappointed!


Tickets for the Highland Tea in Flagstaff:

Tickets to attend the Highland Tea in Flagstaff are $125 (USD) per person. Note that for an additional cost, you may also upgrade your ticket and sit at Diana’s table, and possibly right next to her!

To buy your ticket(s) for the Highland Tea in Flagstaff, call Jude McKenzie between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. MST (Mountain Standard Time) at

(928) 606-6327

Please leave a message with your name and phone number. Calls will be returned in the order the messages are received. Have your credit or debit card ready for the callback!

PLEASE don’t call Jude for the virtual streaming tickets! Those instructions are below to buy the virtual tix online…

The event venue, Serendipity, is “an indoor and outdoor forest venue nestled in the woods of West Flagstaff, Arizona.” The website says it is conveniently close to several hotels and rentals for guest lodging.



Virtual Streaming Tickets:

Diana-2012Fergus-gamesCan’t make it to Flagstaff? Join the Tea for Diana’s talk and reading portion from the comfort of your own home anywhere in the world using the virtual streaming option! (Only the speaking portion of the Tea will be streamed live.)

Tune in via streaming on the web as Diana gives her talk and entertains with stories, perhaps glimpses into the books she is working on now (Book Ten and the first Prequel Novel!), her writing process, the two TV shows (Outlander Season 8 and Blood of My Blood by Sony and Starz)!

Tickets for the virtual event are $28.35 (USD) each and must be purchased online in advance from Eventbrite at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-virtual-highland-tea-with-diana-gabaldon-registration-845442881417

Note that tickets purchased online from Eventbrite are for the virtual streaming event ONLY and not the in-person event in Flagstaff!

A link to join to the live virtual event will be sent by Eventbrite to you ahead of the event. Be sure to check your email.

The virtual streaming event (which is for Diana’s talk portion of the Tea only, not the entire event) is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. MST. (4 p.m. CDT or 5 p.m. EDT). The virtual streaming is slated to last an hour to an hour and a half.

To join in virtually, you will need a recent web browser, a streaming capable device to watch with (computer, tablet or smart phone), with a robust ethernet connection (best) and fast Wifi if you use that. It is almost always best to use your known high-speed home internet and wifi instead of anywhere else.

If you can stream a movie from a subscription site using your browser with no problem, such as Hulu, Apple, Amazon, etc., you should be okay. TO BE SURE, TEST STREAMING ANY MOVIE from your favorite streaming site A DAY IN ADVANCE as a test. ASK YOUR FAVORITE NEARBY NERD FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT. <g>

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary Tea – reserve your virtual seat today!

To get in the spirit for streaming, don your best high tea hat, pour a cup of tea, and set yourself a plate of your favorite yummy treats and enjoy! The High Tea Society has recipes and pointers in their article, “How to Host a High Tea Party.” You could add some tartan and Scottish touches to convert your event into a Highland Tea, then enjoy with friends before the virtual streaming begins.

Time Zone Lookups!

Don’t forget that Flagstaff, Arizona is on Mountain Standard time, i.e., is NOT on daylight savings time! Be sure to figure out Arizona time in advance! Use your smart phone’s clock, or go to Time and Date to view Flagstaff time and compare it with your time zone:

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20240312T191800&p1=1945

Save the above Flagstaff time link on TimeandDate.com! Or your favorite time zone converter.

You don’t want to miss the event because you got the time wrong… Time zones can be confusing and frustrating.

More Information:

The Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting and preserving Celtic culture. The proceeds of this event go to the NACHS scholarship fund, which supports individuals interested in pursuing Celtic studies. This can range from bagpipes, language, dance and more!

Please visit the NACHS event webpage for more information about their 23rd annual Highland Tea:

https://nachs.info/upcoming-events/

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May, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



June, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



July, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



August, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



September, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



October, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



November, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



December, 2024

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



January, 2025

No official appearances confirmed at this time.



General Information – Appearances

Please keep the following in mind:

  • If tickets are required for an event, they may be free or require a fee which goes to the hosting organization or sponsor. Tickets for ALL events featuring Diana usually sell out very quickly once they become available.
  • PLEASE CHECK WITH THE HOSTING ORGANIZATION OR SPONSOR of an appearance or event OFTEN for the latest information, ticketing, venue changes, policies and updates. This list is provided as a convenience and my webmistress works hard to keep it current, but it may not always be perfectly up-to-date.
  • If you have questions about an appearance or need more details, please contact the host organization or sponsor listed. They have all the answers. Thanks!
  • Diana is always happy to sign and personalize your books at book signing events as time allows. However, note that some events and venues may require a book purchase or have a limit on how many books you can bring from home for signing. Please check with the event host or sponsor if details are not listed on this webpage.


If you know of an event that Diana has confirmed she will attend that is not listed on this webpage, please let Diana’s Webmistress know.

This page was last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 8:44 p.m. (Central Time) by Diana Gabaldon or Diana’s Webmistress.