George R.R. Martin Stories

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Why It Takes So Long to Write The Winds of Winter and The Doors of Stone

I wrote a Game of Thrones-length epic fantasy book, and here's what I learned about what makes the process so difficult.

12 Books by George R. R. Martin That Aren't A Song of Ice and Fire

Leave the war-torn Westeros and explore these other incredible worlds created by George R.R. Martin.

Courtly Intrigue Novels Like House of the Dragon

Page-turning titles rife with conspiracies, secret machinations and maybe an assassination or two.

11 Beautiful Sci-Fi/Fantasy Coffee Table Books

These coffee table books delve into worlds both fantastic and far, far away.

Everything You Should Know About the Fire and Blood Book

"Madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin." 

Everything George R.R. Martin Has Said in 2021 About Winds of Winter

The latest updates on the next book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series.

See the Eerie First Trailer for the Adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Nightflyers

Martin says the TV series of his sci-fi novella will be "Psycho in space."

Hear Stephen King & George R.R. Martin Discuss Their Craft

The iconic authors share their inspirations and delve into ''how the f***" King writes so fast.

Without George R.R. Martin, Is Game of Thrones Still Great?

Season 7 gave viewers all the reunions, action, and catharsis we wanted. But sometimes, what we want is not what a show needs.