George R. R. Martin

By Charlie Herbert

2 years ago

The first of Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels was published in 1996. George R.R. Martin, the world-renowned author and creative force behind A Game of Thrones, is set to receive The An Post International Recognition Award as part of this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards. The celebrated writer will receive the accolade at […]

6 years ago

He just thinks it’s all a bit much, really. A month or so ago, Game of Thrones ended forever. It was a dramatic ending, a defiant one, an ending that some people hated with every fibre of their being and others thought was essentially fine. If you watched Game of Thrones, you’ll be more than […]

7 years ago

Well, was he happy? *Spoilers ahead* In the early hours of Monday morning this week, Game of Thrones came to an end. And most of us were shook after watching. Jon killed Dany, and was exiled to the Night’s Watch as a result – despite it being somewhat of a mercy killing. Sansa claimed the […]

7 years ago

As Game of Thrones enters its final episodes, the show’s creator has expressed dissatisfaction at how his work has been adapted for television Game of Thrones has become a television phenomenon since first hitting our screens in April 2011. Now in its eighth and final season, the HBO behemoth has taken us across seven kingdoms, two […]

7 years ago

The final season of Game of Thrones is just around the corner. The last six episodes of the HBO epic kick off on April 14 (or in the verrrry early hours of April 15 over here) with some epic-length episodes. And, we’ll admit it, we’re not ready to see it come to an end. Author George R.R. Martin seemingly […]

7 years ago