The Game of Thrones seasons aired after they ran out of books to adapt showed us what happens when other writers tried to continue Martin's work with only some general ideas from him as guidance. Novel writers would find themselves in a similar situation, since Martin has said that he keeps most of the story "in his head" and that if he dies
Photograph: Laura Hanifin. 3. The Broken Earth series by NK Jemisin. Over the past few years, Jemisin has become the spearhead of a generation of fantasy writers focusing on issues that the genre
But as it turns out, author George R.R Martin intended to have the same character sit on the Iron Throne – metaphorically, at that point – by the end of the books, too. HBO
While Game of Thrones never managed this kind of complicated relationship with the visions in its story, the idea that a premonition could shape action is key to Martin’s books. In A Song of Ice
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