
After this, she attended Northern Arizona University to complete a Ph.D. She grew up in Flagstaff with a particular interest in animals, leading her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in zoology from Northern Arizona University.įollowing her graduation, Gabaldon continued higher education, earning a master’s degree in marine biology from the University of California in San Diego. About the Authorĭiana Gabaldon was born on January 11th, 1952 in Arizona. Outlander is her most well-known series but she has also written a plethora of other works including the spin-off Lord John Grey series that hones in on one of Outlander’s minor characters.īut before we dive into all of her works in more detail, let’s take a closer look at the author.


Not only is Claire swept into a world completely unlike her own but her new Scottish life is filled to the brim with political turmoil, her agency as a woman is restricted significantly, and the societal expectations that dictate her life are suddenly flipped upside down.
