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George R.R. Martin answers fan questions on Reddit


A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. MartinAuthors are busy folk, and none more-so that George R.R. Martin. Nevertheless, as A Song of Ice and Fire continues to take the world by storm, thanks to HBO’s Game of Thrones and 2011’s successful launch of the series’ fifth volume, A Dance with Dragons, Martin found some time to answer questions from his fans on Reddit, one of the Internet’s most vibrant and popular communities.

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First Look: ‘A Game of Thrones’ Video Game


Via George R.R. Martin’s ‘Not a Blog’ comes this first look at the A Game of Thrones video game. Watch carefully and you’ll see a cameo from George himself!

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Nine Named or Notable Swords from Fantasy Fiction


Nine Named or Notable Swords from Fantasy Fiction

Legendary swords are a staple of fantasy fiction. Many of them are magical,  but not all: for some of these weapons, the “magic” is to be found in the skill and heroism of those who wield them. Let’s take a look now at nine such swords from fantasy fiction.

Longclaw (A Song of Ice and Fire, [...]

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SF & Fantasy

George R.R. Martin Remembers His Space Suit! You Have Zombies in Your Ears!


George R.R. Martin Remembers His Space Suit! You Have Zombies in Your Ears!

Here are a couple of news items that will interest Suvudu readers:
A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin told USA TODAY about the best book he ever received as a Christmas gift: Robert Heinlein’s science fiction classic Have Space Suit Will Travel:
“That book set me on the course to where I am [...]

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Interview with John Picacio, Artist, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ 2012 Calendar


Interview with John Picacio, Artist, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ 2012 Calendar

John Picacio is one of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy art, and has depicted some of the most iconic names in SF/F fiction. Today, I spoke with Picacio about his work on the 2012 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar.
You’re at the point now in this industry where you’ve become the [...]

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SF & Fantasy

Listen Now! Interview with George R.R. Martin and Christopher Paolini


I interviewed both Martin and Paolini together for the podcast embedded in this post. I’d be tempted to say that I moderated this interview, but frankly, neither man needed any real guidance from me. Some writers need a little prompting or guidance from their interviewers. Such was not the case with Martin and Paolini. They took my questions and ran with them, often taking their deeper implications to places that I had not even considered.

I hope that you enjoy listening to this short discussion as much as I did conducting it.

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Audiobook Narrator Roy Dotrice on Recording ‘A Dance with Dragons’


We think you’ll enjoy this exclusive interview with Roy Dotrice, narrator of the audio edition of George R.R. Martin’s A Dance with Dragons. Dotrice discusses the intricacies of the recording process with fellow professional narrator Scott Brick, another voice you will likely recognize.
Dotrice has narrated all most of the volumes of A Song of Ice [...]

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SF & Fantasy

Event Video: George R. R. Martin Visits Seattle!


a-dance-with-dragons-cover-568x863George R. R. Martin has been on the road supporting A Dance With Dragons for three weeks.

When he stopped in Seattle on Friday, I video taped the event to share with those of you who didn’t have a chance to listen to him speak while on tour.

The video is 43 minutes long. George talks about why Dance took so long and his feelings about the HBO show, and then he takes questions from the audience. Enjoy!

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SF & Fantasy

EW Video: George R. R. Martin & Cast!


hbo-thronesmmMedia descends on the San Diego Comic Con like swarming flies.

EW was no exception. They had a celebrity lounge at the Hard Rock Cafe where they interviewed George R. R. Martin and the cast from HBO’s Game of Thrones!

Here are those two short videos. Enjoy!

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Today’s Must See: John Picacio’s ‘A Song of Ice and Fire Calendar’ Preview and SDCC Schedule


NEDSTARKlowres Gifted artist John Picacio has graciously uploaded preview pictures of all twelve pieces from his eagerly anticipated A Song of Ice and Fire 2012 Calendar.

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