Gabaldon announced the novel's title in September 2011. Published on June 10, 2014, Written in My Own Heart's Blood continues the love story of Claire and Jamie as well as the story arcs of multiple characters from the previous novel, An Echo in the Bone. Centered on time travelling 20th century doctor Claire Randall and her 18th century Scottish Highlander warrior husband Jamie Fraser, the books contain elements of historical fiction, romance, adventure and fantasy. Written in My Own Heart's Blood is the eighth book in the Outlander series of novels by Diana Gabaldon.
