“Partly because of the way I write - I don't work with an outline or in a straight line. I work where I can see things happening, and so I get lots and lots of little bits to start with, and I'm doing the research at the same time.”

Scottish author best known for the *Outlander* series, which blends historical fiction with time-travel intrigue. Her work reimagines the 18th-century Scottish Highlands and American Revolutionary War through a modern protagonist’s lens, earning widespread acclaim for its rich storytelling and emotional depth.