Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon is an acclaimed American author known for her bestselling Outlander series, which combines elements of historical fiction, romance, and science fiction. Born on January 11, 1952, Gabaldon earned a zoology degree from Northern Arizona University, followed by a marine biology master’s degree and a Ph.D. in behavioral ecology from the University of California, San Diego. She was also a professor at Arizona State University.

Her writing career began inadvertently when she decided to explore her potential in writing and ended up producing the first book of the 'Outlander' series which became a bestseller. The novel's success spurred on a series of books, novellas, and a graphic novel, which were eventually adapted into a popular television series in 2014.