Uitlander

Diana Gabaldon is an American novelist best known for the Outlander series, which began with Outlander in 1991. Her books mix historical fiction, romance, adventure, mystery, and fantasy, and the series later became the hit television adaptation Outlander.

Before becoming widely known as a novelist, she studied science and earned degrees in zoology, marine biology, and quantitative behavioral ecology. That academic background is often noted as part of what gives her fiction its detailed, layered feel.

In addition to the main Outlander novels, she has written related books and stories, including the Lord John series and nonfiction works connected to her writing process and characters. She is also credited as a television writer, reflecting her close connection to the world her novels inspired on screen.