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My dad always likes to get me a calendar every year for Christmas. This year, I thought I might give him some direction as to what would interest me other than the usual Kentucky Basketball or James Bond stuff.
I stopped by the obligatory calendar sales kiosk that pops up in the mall every year, but the chick looked like I had grown two heads when I asked for the "George Martin calendar" and then a third head with "A Song of Ice and Fire?"
So, is there an official online retailer to point him to?
I stopped by the obligatory calendar sales kiosk that pops up in the mall every year, but the chick looked like I had grown two heads when I asked for the "George Martin calendar" and then a third head with "A Song of Ice and Fire?"
So, is there an official online retailer to point him to?
Hi all! I am gearing up for a reading extravaganza for my Thanksgiving and winter breaks, and I'm eager to sink my teeth into some new fantasy while I wait for AFFC to come out. What is some good, realistic/historical-esque fantasy that is low on magic? I'm currently reading the Kushiel series by Jacqueline Carey and plan on reading stuff by Guy Gavriel Kay and Daniel Abrahams. Do you guys have any other suggestions for fantasy that fits my taste?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
After finishing AFFC for the first time, and scanning the boards, I didn't see anything like this. Here are a few hopes and predictions for character reunions:
Jon and Arya - These two had such a repoir and friendship at Winterfell (apparently), they have to meet again. I'm thinking Arya will be sent on a FM mission to kill someone that Jon wants to protect. Not sure who, but Arya will have to decide if she will be "no one" or "Arya of House Stark". That or he'll just ruffle her hair like crazy.
Brienne and Jamie - So Brienne will have to realize that her oath to unCatelyn taken and the blade of a knife (or noose) is not a real oath at all and *almost* be able to finish that battle with Jamie that started in the river. Then, for good measure, Brienne will be forced to helplessly witness the death of the second man she loved.
Catelyn and ... any one of her kids - I'd love it if this happened, and the whole unCatelyn superbitch idea suddenly became a bit silly since she still has four out of her five kids and shouldn't be so angry. Of course it won't.
Sam and his father - Father still patronizes and belittles him, until Sam does something badass (in a quivering, craven way of course) and is redeemed in his fathers eyes. I love Sam ... hmmm ... maybe I'm projecting here.
Dany and Jorah - The betrayl for love (duh).
Tyrion and Bronn - I really think this will happen, even if it's just a paragraph long torching of Bronn with Tyrion's dragon.
Any other hope or predictions out there?
Jon and Arya - These two had such a repoir and friendship at Winterfell (apparently), they have to meet again. I'm thinking Arya will be sent on a FM mission to kill someone that Jon wants to protect. Not sure who, but Arya will have to decide if she will be "no one" or "Arya of House Stark". That or he'll just ruffle her hair like crazy.
Brienne and Jamie - So Brienne will have to realize that her oath to unCatelyn taken and the blade of a knife (or noose) is not a real oath at all and *almost* be able to finish that battle with Jamie that started in the river. Then, for good measure, Brienne will be forced to helplessly witness the death of the second man she loved.
Catelyn and ... any one of her kids - I'd love it if this happened, and the whole unCatelyn superbitch idea suddenly became a bit silly since she still has four out of her five kids and shouldn't be so angry. Of course it won't.
Sam and his father - Father still patronizes and belittles him, until Sam does something badass (in a quivering, craven way of course) and is redeemed in his fathers eyes. I love Sam ... hmmm ... maybe I'm projecting here.
Dany and Jorah - The betrayl for love (duh).
Tyrion and Bronn - I really think this will happen, even if it's just a paragraph long torching of Bronn with Tyrion's dragon.
Any other hope or predictions out there?
It seems clear to me that Melisandre will be one of the new POVs, and this is based on that assumption. Since I only found a thread regarding all POVs, I chose to make one about Melisandre in particular.
I think we will get glimpses of Melisandre's past, and why only her was sent/chose to go to help Stannis. There is something strange about the idea that the only Asshai we know (Meli and Quaithe) act seemingly alone and with contrasting goals. So, did Melisandre choose her path independantly from the rest of the Rhollor followers, or what is the deal? I think this will be adressed.
Redeemability - Melisandre has knocked of Cressen, Renly, Courtnay Penrose (or something) and possibly three of the kings if you believe her powers caused and not predicted their deaths. will she do a Jaime and be likeable? Will her actions when seen through her eyes seem more justified? I doubt it somewhat, but I wouldn't be that surprised if she grows to see she is wrong in believing in Stannis as AA.
Future in the series - I don't remember where I got it from, but I think I heard GRRM state Jon would be turning greyer in ADwD. This may be due to councelling from Melisandre, which may be because she realize Stannis isn't AA. However, he still has kingsblood, and may be an apt sacrifice. If both remain POV's however, it either has to be alot of action on the wall, or she ends up going north alone after completly losing her faith at some point. Maybe she will meet up with Bran or Benjen, and do some heroic sacrifice of some kind. This sortof adresses the redeemability issue.
What's your thoughts? I like the character.
[Disclaimer: Doing this out of boredom and without the books or knowing much about aDwD. Also, I just realized this is just unsupported rambling. Sorry]
I think we will get glimpses of Melisandre's past, and why only her was sent/chose to go to help Stannis. There is something strange about the idea that the only Asshai we know (Meli and Quaithe) act seemingly alone and with contrasting goals. So, did Melisandre choose her path independantly from the rest of the Rhollor followers, or what is the deal? I think this will be adressed.
Redeemability - Melisandre has knocked of Cressen, Renly, Courtnay Penrose (or something) and possibly three of the kings if you believe her powers caused and not predicted their deaths. will she do a Jaime and be likeable? Will her actions when seen through her eyes seem more justified? I doubt it somewhat, but I wouldn't be that surprised if she grows to see she is wrong in believing in Stannis as AA.
Future in the series - I don't remember where I got it from, but I think I heard GRRM state Jon would be turning greyer in ADwD. This may be due to councelling from Melisandre, which may be because she realize Stannis isn't AA. However, he still has kingsblood, and may be an apt sacrifice. If both remain POV's however, it either has to be alot of action on the wall, or she ends up going north alone after completly losing her faith at some point. Maybe she will meet up with Bran or Benjen, and do some heroic sacrifice of some kind. This sortof adresses the redeemability issue.
What's your thoughts? I like the character.
[Disclaimer: Doing this out of boredom and without the books or knowing much about aDwD. Also, I just realized this is just unsupported rambling. Sorry]
What have the Kettleblacks been doing in KL all this time since Cercei hired them?QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE QUOTE
They also manage to become beloved by all (through money?) How did they use this influence? All that money they were given. Are they Littlefinger's agents in town, that use their money to pay his network in KL and buy new ones?
They also manage to become beloved by all (through money?) How did they use this influence? All that money they were given. Are they Littlefinger's agents in town, that use their money to pay his network in KL and buy new ones?
A Blog of Ice and Fire
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In this episode, George reads an excerpt from his new novel, A Feast For Crows, and discusses what he was trying to achieve in the passage.
Despite the fact that they are often thrown together as one genre, George discusses the differences between these three styles of storytelling.
Before he became a bestselling author, George R. R. Martin spent many years as a Hollywood writer. Here are some of his experiences.
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Westeros: Updates
The So Spake Martin collection has been updated with a link to a new interview with George, which also features Daniel Abraham and Gardner Dozois as it’s primarily focused on the forthcoming release of Hunter’s Run.
The So Spake Martin collection has been updated with a number of reports from this past weekend’s Trinoc*Con, where GRRM made an appearance. Some interesting tidbits include George’s remarks on the warging abilities of the Stark children, future Dunk and Egg stories, the Sandsnakes, and more.
The So Spake Martin collection has been updated with a link to a new interview with GRRM at iTunes, and a report from a Q&A at InConJunction.
Westeros.org has been immortalized in the latest My Elves are Different comic. Alas, it’s not entirely for good reasons, but the comic is amusing.
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Blood of Dragons: Announcements
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I need to announce two things.
1. Longclaw is now available for wholesale ordering. If you’re a retailer and you haven’t been contacted by us yet, contact us if you wish to carry the sword, contact us soon if you wish to have it by Christmas.
2. Needle will be high carbon steel.
Yes, one day, we would like to make a custom scabbard for Longclaw, it’ll depend on interest though.
Until then, we’ve had a few questions about sheaths, and yes, this universal sword sheath will work with Longclaw.
Now, a shipping update. We hope to begin shipping Longclaw the third week of December - Christmas delivery will be [...]
I’m sure this’ll be on his blog, but just in case you don’t read it.
I got an email from him this morning.
HBO has given the production order for A GAME OF THRONES pilot.
Story here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ie9098baec9eb95cdf64383a225032180
Great news for all of us fans.
For the Iberian peninsula fans out there, the exclusive distributor is going to be Cuernavilla. That is all. I don’t know when they will start taking orders, I imagine within a few weeks.
I am not a photographer, it is important you understand that because otherwise these pictures may seem embarrassing to publish. If you want to see the professionally done Longclaw pictures you can do so here. Now, some people have been asking for more, so I thought I’d take my camera out and do some “candid” [...]