When I think of George R.R. Martin, I can't help thinking of Alan Moore, too. Both have been wildly successful in popular genres (fantasy, graphic novels). Both are old guys. Both don't know how to trim their beards. They're opposite sides of the same coin. Martin writes novels accessible to wide audiences (they couldn't get … Continue reading On writing: The cautionary example of Alan Moore
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If winter came to George R.R. Martin, what next?
So, what kind of obligation does a writer have to his fans? I couldn’t help thinking of George R.R. Martin after watching a trailer of Baz Luhrmann’s production of “The Great Gatsby.” That might seem like an unexpected leap, but it’s not a big one. Thinking about “Gatsby” made me think about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s last … Continue reading If winter came to George R.R. Martin, what next?
Spoiling George R.R. Martin: some cautionary advice
I'm well into "A Feast for Crows" -- book 4 of George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" epic -- and I've lost my breath and had my heart broken countless times by this series. Oh, I know, there's plenty more to come, but I need to be careful: The surprises can be ruined … Continue reading Spoiling George R.R. Martin: some cautionary advice
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