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Outlander and Lady Porn

Yes, Outlander is a compelling love story and a rollicking adventure tale. But what about Outlander and lady porn? (more…)

Caitriona Is Most Romantic Heroine

Written by: Caroline Trevor Caitriona has won Yareah magazine poll for her portrayal of Claire for most romantic heroine. She was up against Eleanor Tomlinson who plays Demelza Poldark in the Poldark TV series. About 3,600 people voted and Cait won 66% of the votes by 2,387 fans. Image by Yareoh Magazine...

Don’t Give Up the Ship? Conscious Coupling Whether They Like it Or Not!

Written by: Anne Gavin? I’ve never heard of the term “Shipping” – Like. Never. Ever. – until very recently. And, when I heard it, it was in the context of our beloved Outlander characters – Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe. What is this Fandom obsession called “Shipping?” Why do passions...

For the Birds Part Deux: A Meadowlark and a Roller Pigeon

Source Those who know me well are aware that I am a huge nerd. I see literary and film references everywhere, especially in places which seem entirely unrelated. Rereading and rewatching Outlander has me seeing birds everywhere. Diana Gabaldon has turned me into a bird brain. Thanks, girl! In...

The Ever-F*ckable Claire Fraser (and other assorted women’s issues)

Okay so the title did get your attention. “Good!” I am writing this to wake you up. You, the women readers and TV watchers, and the men who have a conscience and a heart. I’m asking if we’ve gone backwards in time? Our role, our rights as...

It’s All In The Details

Written By : Paige Contreras Details, details, details. They say a lot about a show and the dedication of the cast and crew. Especially going from page to screen, keeping those details in the story are crucial. Even the little things that might not seem important, can either make or...

News Update

Written by Caroline Trevor **SPOILER ALERT** A BIG news update about certain characters appearing in season 2, festivals, tourism in Scotland and Outlander season 1 vol.2 DVD/blu ray release Lord John Grey in Season 2 For fans of the books Lord John Grey is arriving in Season 2 (though no...

Wonder, Disappearances, and Time Travel: Seeing Myself in Outlander

Written By: John Bucher In the opening moments of Outlander’s pilot episode, Claire states, “People disappear all the time. Mostly there’s an explanation. Mostly.” This mysterious statement welcomes us to a world that will defy explanations and reinforce the hidden truths of folktales. Throughout history, there have been mysterious appearances,...

Meet the Frasers: Delving Into Jamie’s “Real” Ancestry

Written by: Sara Mordzynski “I come to you as kinsman and as ally. But I give you no vow. For my oath is pledged to the name I bear.” Here are Jamie’s words as he explains to his uncle and Chief of Clan MacKenzie,...

Playing Jamie. Staying Sam.

All the pretty girls like Sam. Ohh he really doesn’t share Although it’s more than he can handle. Life is anything but fair, life is anything but fair. -Kaleo “All the Pretty Girls”- It’s easy to mix up Sam Heughan with Jamie Fraser. I see it...