George R. R. Martin – 20th–21st century American writer, author of the epic A Song of Ice and Fire and the novel Dying of the Light, one of the most renowned masters of modern fantasy. His works combine political intrigue, epic scope, and shocking twists, gaining global fame through the Game of Thrones TV series.
📚 As a child, he sold monster stories to neighbours for a few cents. 🦑 Loves sea creatures and collects toy squids. 📖 A Song of Ice and Fire was inspired by England’s Wars of the Roses. 🎬 Before fame, he worked as a Hollywood writer, including on The Twilight Zone. 🏰 He drew detailed maps and genealogies to keep track of his world. 🖋️ Says he writes slowly but carefully – “like a gardener, not an architect.” 🏆 Winner of Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards. 📚 Also wrote many science fiction and horror short stories. 🍔 Has a favourite burger joint in Santa Fe, where he still lives. 😲 Curious: fans joke endlessly about whether he’ll finish the series, even making “waiting counters.” 😂 Funny: at signings, he sometimes doodles tiny dragons instead of a signature.