"Between the Covers" 
An Outlandish Wall Quilt

courtesy of Susan Leidy

Creative, original design by textile and fabric artisan, Susan Leidy. Can you tell what her favorite book series is lassies?

courtesy of Susan Leidy

She and I are in perfect agreement on MOBY: gotta lobby Herself to use a purple book cover!

According to Sooz, this one was really an experiment to see if what was in her mind could make it out to her sewing and embroidery machine. She added some Outlander-themed pewter charms (my wee contribution), which gave her the idea to add the snake, ribbon book mark and strand of pearls. (She actually cut apart a freshwater pearl necklace to add that). Those of you who know the books will recognize these references. She was lucky enough to find a charm for Scottish Prisoner (set of keys) that was exactly as depicted on the book...so it all came together nicely. 

courtesy of Susan Leidy

Sooz intends to make another one to auction off for the Outlander Fundraiser later this year. (If any of you are familiar with this c/o Mike Gibbs do share some particulars.) She thinks it a worthwhile cause, specially if DG herself endorses it. 

In the mean time, if you would like to inquire about having one made for your wall, drop her a line in the comment box below or e-mail me at maryfaithpeace@gmail.com. I'll be sure to forward your greetings to her.

IT'S HERE!

Got it! My prize for participating in an e-chat with Diana Gabaldon HERSELF last month, as she promoted her new book, The Scottish Prisoner. 

 

This is simply icing on the cake as I considered chatting with Herself a treat in it of itself. No it isn't signed, but that just gives me good reason to seek Herself out when she promotes "Heart's Blood" next year. Thanks BookTrib and Random House - you made my day!

One of these things is not like the others...

YAY! I finally got mine! THE SCOTTISH PRISONER. My very own! No one else's but MINE. It arrived a few days ago and I meant to take pictures, but I've been swamped in the shop. Errrr... ummm, I really am working on your requests, folks (in between catching phrases & snippets of the book. Which is good. Because then, I can stretch it out over the break). What tome are you curling up with over the holidays?
 

Slainte!

CHAT with "HERSELF" Herself

Calling all Sassenachs: Booktrib is hosting a LIVE chat with Diana Gabaldon this Tuesday, December 20, 2011:

Reserve your spot - RSVP at the address above! Get a chance to ask Herself anything and congratulate her on landing #8 on the NY Times Best Sellers List.What are you waiting for? Head on over to Booktrib now!

UPDATE: The Live Chat was phenomenal! So many people attended, Book Trib's servers crashed and we had to deal with technical difficulties initially. Otherwise, Diana was her gracious self: patiently answering questions she's heard over a million times... like she was hearing them for the first time. You go Diana! A VIDEO archive of the chat can be seen here: 

Watch live streaming video from booktribtv at livestream.com

Many thanks to BookTrib for hosting this E-vent!!!