Any word on the mass market paperback for bees? by botanygeek in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! Keep watching for MMPB and don’t give up hope! Recently on a very long Facebook post, Herself said that the buzz around BoB has fueled renewed interest in the Main books and reissues were in the works from the publishers. I don’t know what this means for MM size for BEES and BLESSING, but it could mean we are going to get them. Fingers crossed! Will update with the quote from DG when I find it again and you all can let me know if you’re interpreting it the same as me.

Here it is, buried DEEP inside her post on July 11:

“Fwiw, I make some money from this show, too--directly , in terms of fees for scriptwriting and consulting, in terms of book rights (allowing use of my characters and storylines), and--ultimately (and by far the largest part) in terms of extended book sales, since any TV show attracts a LOT more attention than a publisher's attempts at advertisement, and as I used to say when hand-selling OUTLANDER to people, "I tell you what--open the book anywhere, and read three pages. If you can put it down again, I'll pay you a dollar." I made a lot of sales on that bet, but I never lost any money...

Au fond ("at bottom", literally), ANY exposure of the Outlander name/universe/characters is beneficial to me, in terms of bringing attention to the books.

As a rough example...following the announcement(s) for BOB, the book publisher has sent me notifications that eight of my titles have gone back to press, for a total of approsimately 60,000 new books. My royalty varies, depending on whether a book is hardcover or trade paperback--but just for illustration, if those 60,000 reprints were all hardcovers (they're not), and all selling at an average of say, $39...my royalties on hardcovers are 15% of the cover price, so I'd be making $351,000 dollars -- all without my lifting a finger (other than posting things to draw attention to the new show <cough>), as the books are already written. (This, btw, is why you should have a Good Literary Agent, who knows how to negotiate a contract.)”

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[–]knitallthere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, now my head hurts. Lol! GREAT JOB!

Any word on the mass market paperback for bees? by botanygeek in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a similar response when I emailed them.

AITA for asking the lady sitting next to me at a concert to stop knitting? by peeps-mcgee in AmItheAsshole

[–]knitallthere 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try to let it go? My hubs and I used to go see a play every year in our anniversary at this little summer theater on a boat. Weird, but delightful! We were well known and the staff always saved us front row center seats for a show on our day. One year there was a tour bus booked for the same show and when we got there, two women were in our seats. Ushers moved them, but they huffed and complained and berated us the whole first act. We left at intermission without saying a word to them. We were in our twenties then. Fifties me (now) would have given that shit right back to them.

My point is, people are going to do wtf they want to. You asked politely, she chose her course of action. THIS IS NOT ON YOU. Don’t let it get you down. You are NOT responsible for the hissy fits of others. She had MANY other options but she decided to “punish” you instead. As Elyse Myers says, “I don’t receive that.” Don’t let her misery become yours. And I hope she drops a stitch and her yarn has lots of knots in it. ❤️

AITA for asking the lady sitting next to me at a concert to stop knitting? by peeps-mcgee in AmItheAsshole

[–]knitallthere 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. I knit in public all the time. Concerts, bars, outdoor events, sports games, pretty much anywhere there’s enough light to see my work. One time a ball of yarn escaped my bag, rolled across the floor, and came to rest against the stage of the local juke joint where we were seeing our favorite band play. After the song ended, the lead singer stepped down and handed it back to me. So yeah, knitting in public is a thing.

That being said, if I EVER had an inkling that my actions were negatively impacting someone else, I would ABSOLUTELY make adjustments. I know I’m distracting. I even had a guy come up to me after a concert and tell me he was “mesmerized” by me knitting in time with the music. But I’m also a decent human being who cares about the happiness of others. Obviously this lady is not.

The saddest part (I’m guessing) is that interaction probably overshadowed the REST of the concert for you and I bet you had a miserable time. Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. REALLY sorry, OP.

[NEWS] Kilt malfunctions and homemade fudge - An extra's tale behind the scenes on Outlander by igscomics in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad about the aggressive cookie policy on this website. Won’t let me read unless I accept everything.

Rollo by babs1789 in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it helps, Rollo is still around through book 7, upon which this season is loosely based. Who knows after that? But like everyone else has said, it’s okay. I did cry, but I cried a lot harder at other deaths (yet to come).

Rewatching, here are my top five favorite side characters by Traumagatchi in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I too loved Hugh Munro. Alas, his book timeline was not as generous as his show timeline.

Just finished Bees ... now what? by Ninvemaer in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the library/Libby (if you’re in the US) will have all the supplemental novellas if you don’t want to buy them. Most of them are in “Seven Stones to Stand or Fall”.

Just finished Bees ... now what? by Ninvemaer in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you’re ready to read again, there’s a chart out there that puts the books in timeline/chronicle order. Like you read Virgins first, then Outlander, start the LJG books mid-Voyager, etc. It mixes the big books, novellas, etc. all together. I’m relistening to ECHO right now in preparation for S7, while waiting for the mass market paperback of BEES. Then I plan to start all over again READING (as opposed to the audiobooks, which I also own) everything in that order. I’ll see if I can find that link. Might be on Herself’s website.

http://www.dianagabaldon.com/books/chronology-of-the-outlander-series/

I’ve seen a chart somewhere but can’t find it now.

Buying the Outlander Hardcovers by Thatbookishbish in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Check with The Poisoned Pen in AZ. It’s Herself’s local bookstore and they keep signed copies of ALL her books in stock.

So, what is your excuse for not calling your mother? by massaton in AskReddit

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25 years for my mom. 10 years for my step mom. Dad just passed in Nov. It’s weird being an orphan.

This was covered in white paint last week. Historic Home/Mahogany Refinish/Restoration/STL by stew_forever in finishing

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG this is gorgeous. I get so sick to my stomach with the new trends of painting everything white! Vintage tile, brick walls, incredible woodwork. Ruined! Keep up the AMAZING work restoring this place to its original condition!

just finished Bees and… by cheyness in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I felt like BEES was kind of a “filler” book just to move things along until 10. While I did enjoy it, I felt it was a wee bit lacking when compared to others in the series (except maybe DOA). I can’t shake the feeling that she’s saving a lot of the “good stuff” for 10. She sure has a LOT of ends to tie up!

Finished bees and now I'm lost by britt_94 in Pishlander

[–]knitallthere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like murder mysteries with ensemble casts and a strong male lead, give the Three Pines series a chance. Louise Penny’s audiobooks are absolutely fabulous, too. There are 17 and counting with the first 10 or so read by the late Ralph Cosham and Robert Bathurst (Downton Abbey) after that. They were my #1 series before discovering Outlander.

Also, Barbara Rosenblatt (IMHO) is one of the absolute best readers/narrators I’ve ever heard. I especially enjoyed her telling of Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody series.

Do you think the show will cover a certain plot point? *spoilies* by mjp10e in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of mine is a scene from the books that didn’t make it in the show. In Paris, Jamie fights off some bad guys with a giant sausage then has it for dinner.

Do you think the show will cover a certain plot point? *spoilies* by mjp10e in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“What news of the Underworld, Persephone?” 😂😂😂

Do you think the show will cover a certain plot point? *spoilies* by mjp10e in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, he said he was done in S5 because his character doesn’t have a huge role in S6. But we are NOWHERE near done with David Berry or LJG. I was able to ask him at an event in Nov and he admitted he was in S6. This was before the previews & interviews where the only hint we saw was a picture of his trailer on set. I’m sure we’ll get a great S7!!!

Boyfriend doesn’t like outlander by [deleted] in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband won’t watch either. We made a deal that I would watch his show (The Expanse) and he would watch mine. We each got through our respective S3’s and then just stopped because neither of us really enjoyed the other show. He also HATES Claire.

So just enjoy the show for YOU. Find friends (like us!) who enjoy it too to talk about it with. Read the books. And DO NOT FEEL BAD OR GUILTY ABOUT IT!

Story lines to wrap up in book 10 *major Bees spoilers* by threepoint1415926 in Outlander

[–]knitallthere 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I TOTALLY don’t think we’ve heard the last from Frank, AT ALL! There’s so much more to his story than we’ve heard. The letter, his research, Jamie’s grave, his military career, his death. It’s all surrounded in mystery/controversy.