GRRM's ADwD news
#121
Posted 28 February 2008 - 01:26 AM
@ Wert: I think that a lot of people, myself included, feel that GRRM's slow progress on ASOIAF is due, in part, to having too many irons the fire.
I don't begrudge him his hobbies/side projects, but we readers are an impatient lot. It's not insane to think that he might be able to focus a little harder on finishing ASOIAF or, at least, ADWD, without the added distractions.
That said, he's turned out nothing but quality so far. If it takes a little distraction to keep Westeros fresh for George, so be it.
I don't begrudge him his hobbies/side projects, but we readers are an impatient lot. It's not insane to think that he might be able to focus a little harder on finishing ASOIAF or, at least, ADWD, without the added distractions.
That said, he's turned out nothing but quality so far. If it takes a little distraction to keep Westeros fresh for George, so be it.
#122
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:15 AM
Werthead;264914 said:
You've said this a few times now and never really explained it. What other projects?
Wild Cards has been an ongoing project since 1987. GRRM worked on it before ASoIaF and inbetween all of the previous books of the series as well as now. His contribution to the recent Hunter's Run was written in 1981. The bulk of his work on Warriors and Tales of the Dying Earth will be done after ADWD is finished and will take a few weeks at best (editing is really easy when you've got profressional authors like Robin Hobb and Tad Williams working for you).
So what other projects are you talking about?
Wild Cards has been an ongoing project since 1987. GRRM worked on it before ASoIaF and inbetween all of the previous books of the series as well as now. His contribution to the recent Hunter's Run was written in 1981. The bulk of his work on Warriors and Tales of the Dying Earth will be done after ADWD is finished and will take a few weeks at best (editing is really easy when you've got profressional authors like Robin Hobb and Tad Williams working for you).
So what other projects are you talking about?
Alright, my bad. Basically he has no excuses then...he's just lazy....happy?
#123
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:40 AM
Maybe angry fans should kidnap him, lock him in a cliff-side jail, and feed him pizza after every successfully completed chapter. But only a little.
#124
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:49 AM
It just seems like he's always talking about his other crap, like those stupid figurines and such. Wert must have a high opinion of mister Martin
#125
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:54 AM
As a writer myself, I know how difficult it can sometimes be to write. It's not an easy thing on occaison, and so I must fully understand the time he takes to finish each book. It may be a long time, and he may lose fans (though I doubt it), but in the long run they are HIS books, and those of you who are the complainers that "waaaaa waaa waaaa he takes too long to finish them"......belt up.
....unless you'd like to write them instead?
There are literally thousands of other books to occupy your time until he releases ADWD....and I bet you that even if it takes another two years to get it out....those people who claim to be fed up, will STILL shell out the coin to buy it...so...like I said, belt up.
....unless you'd like to write them instead?
There are literally thousands of other books to occupy your time until he releases ADWD....and I bet you that even if it takes another two years to get it out....those people who claim to be fed up, will STILL shell out the coin to buy it...so...like I said, belt up.
"When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money, oh no." ~Aurora
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
“Someone will always try to sell you despair, just so they don't feel alone.” ~Ursula Vernon
#126
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:56 AM
I think SFF bloggers love GRRM because he's accessible. And, I think, he sounds pretty personable.
#127
Posted 28 February 2008 - 03:56 AM
Oh I understand. I'm not a published writer but I'd love to be. I'm not saying I don't understand why he takes a long time, it just seems annoying how he gets so crotchety about people wanting to read his stuff. Without his fans, he'd be a normal 9-5 joe.
I know he gets annoyed with some of those zealots who repeatedly ask him when it will be published, but it comes with the territory.
I know he gets annoyed with some of those zealots who repeatedly ask him when it will be published, but it comes with the territory.
#128
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:07 AM
QuickTidal;264992 said:
As a writer myself, I know how difficult it can sometimes be to write. .
Being a successful writer is akin to being a sports star. Lots of us have talent. Very few will ever reach the ranks of published authors, let alone giants of a genre (GRRM, SE). This is common knowledge.
But we can be impertinent in our anonymity.
Edit: We sit on the sidelines, razzing our compatriots, awaiting our five cents...
#129
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:11 AM
I love GRRM. I respect him. Yet he doesn't seem as focused as he was in years previous...for whatever the reason.
#130
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:26 AM
I admire GRRM, but I fear he grows old... worrying about HBO and how is trousers are rolled.
Dentures would be amiss
for surely Paris
wouldn't appreciate
a sloppy kiss.
Prufrockian barbs aside, he's pretty much the effin man.
Dentures would be amiss
for surely Paris
wouldn't appreciate
a sloppy kiss.
Prufrockian barbs aside, he's pretty much the effin man.
#131
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:28 AM
oh yeah, his HBO series will rock ass. If auditions are held anywhere in California, I'm thinking of auditioning just for the hell out if.
#132
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:35 AM
the question is do we have to see tyrions deformed purple headed monster
/applies for gregor
/applies for gregor
#133
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:36 AM
god, can you think of all the gratuitous sex in that series?
*crosses fingers that Cersei actor will be mega hottie*
*crosses fingers that Cersei actor will be mega hottie*
#134
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:53 AM
Slumgullion Spitteler;265003 said:
Being a successful writer is akin to being a sports star. Lots of us have talent. Very few will ever reach the ranks of published authors, let alone giants of a genre (GRRM, SE). This is common knowledge.
But we can be impertinent in our anonymity.
Edit: We sit on the sidelines, razzing our compatriots, awaiting our five cents...
But we can be impertinent in our anonymity.
Edit: We sit on the sidelines, razzing our compatriots, awaiting our five cents...
On the same note, it's 5% talent, 95% hard work. Athletes are expected to perform, writers are expected to publish, something Martin doesn't do with any consistency.
"HAIL THE MARINES!"
#135
Posted 28 February 2008 - 04:56 AM
I'd like to reiterate that I'm not a Martin Hater. And concerning Wert's post, all of GRRM's signings, tours, meticulous attention to detail with his other works has taken time away from aSoIaF.
#136
Posted 28 February 2008 - 05:56 AM
Xander;265019 said:
god, can you think of all the gratuitous sex in that series?
*crosses fingers that Cersei actor will be mega hottie*
*crosses fingers that Cersei actor will be mega hottie*
hmm.. I'm conflicted on the issue, as she supposed to be a total bitch, too
I think I'd rather see a super-hot Shae...
#137
Posted 28 February 2008 - 05:57 AM
I get the feeling most of the women will be attractive...except for Brienne of course
I'm interested to see who will play Tyrion.
I'm interested to see who will play Tyrion.
#138
Posted 28 February 2008 - 06:37 AM
kud13;265069 said:
hmm.. I'm conflicted on the issue, as she supposed to be a total bitch, too
I think I'd rather see a super-hot Shae...
I think I'd rather see a super-hot Shae...
YES.
#139
Posted 28 February 2008 - 06:38 AM
Xander;265071 said:
I get the feeling most of the women will be attractive...except for Brienne of course
I'm interested to see who will play Tyrion.
I'm interested to see who will play Tyrion.
jennifer garner for loras tyrell?
#140
Posted 28 February 2008 - 06:45 AM
can she really be "manly" enough?
I mean, loras DID lead a foolhardy assault on awell-fortified castle...
EDIT: dammit, xander, you've beaten me to it!
I mean, loras DID lead a foolhardy assault on awell-fortified castle...
EDIT: dammit, xander, you've beaten me to it!