George Martin

I was sitting in my room, contemplating possible distractions from homework, when I glanced at my bookshelf and saw the "Fire and Ice" series, sitting there. I quickly remembered what great books they are, and why I like them so much. I considered starting up the first book again, but then stopped myself, remembering "Oh yeah, the story isn't finished yet."

George martin released the first book in the series, "A game of thrones" back in 1996. Sometime around the year 98~99, my Dad bought me this book for... unremembered reasons. Basically, I devoured it. Its a solid read, interesting characters, unusual story, all kinds of crazy political shit goes on... Its great. So were the next 3 books in the series, each released about a year and a half apart, with the last one, "A feast for crows" coming out in 2005. The next book was supposed to come out in 2006. It did not. In fact, it is still not out.

2005. thats nearly 5 years ago. five. years. The series is not finished. it has FOUR BOOKS LEFT IN IT. And I want to see what happens to the Starks, and Tyrion, and Jon Snow. For five years. what the hell. In any other area, would a FIVE YEAR WAIT be acceptable? and I'm not talking about buying broncos season tickets here.

Just to put this into perspective... since the last book was released;

The TV show "Star Trek: Enterprise" was pitched, produced, casted, aired 3 seasons and canceled.

George bush was elected for his second term, served it, and was replaced by Obama.

A monkey with a typewriter reproduced the lifetime works of Williams Shakespeare and Hung

Lets say I am giving a presentation on a method to end world... bad thingy. I get about halfway through, and then say to the gathered leaders of the world "Ah, could you all wait here for just a moment? I want to go buy an egg, incubate it, hatch the chicken, raise it, and then slaughter it for my dinner next spring. BRB AFK"

This is madness. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENSZZZZZ. But I can't. He is too busy turning the story into a show for HBO. in fact, Georgy boy is far, FAAAAR too busy. Doing... god knows what. Taking up the zither? wearing 1920's sailor caps? contemplating existence while stroking his massive... Van-de-kamps beard?

Check out this dudes website.

http://www.georgerrmartin.com/

He is making the book series into a video game. due out in 2011. I WILL BET $5 WITH ANYONE, RIGHT NOW, THAT THE VIDEO GAME COMES OUT BEFORE THE NEXT BOOK.

Takers?

P.S. - Am I right about the dudes beard or what? Is he trying to be a Scottish nobleman or some nonsensical crap? I bet the ladies love it.

P.P.S. - Yes, I am totally jealous of the beard. when I am old, and disappointing thousands worldwide every day, I want my beard to look half that good.