A tour in the US to mark publication of the novel, A Game of Thrones, saw “modest” turnouts of readers, admits its author George RR Martin. At one stop-off, in St Louis, that number fell to zero. The latest chapter from George R. R. Martin’s long-gestating novel The Winds of Winter, released on the author’s website yesterday, is typically tantalizing material. Like the rest his Song of A Game of Thrones is the first novel in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin. It was first published on August 1, 1996. The novel won the 1997 Locus Award [2] and was nominated for both the 1997 Nebula Award [2] and the 1997 World Fantasy Award. [3] More "Game of Thrones"-related projects continue to be announced. Now people are more pessimistic about creator George R.R. Martin's ability to finish his books. By looking at the writer's blog updates, there's still hope we'll get the rest of the story soon. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. The married couple, who have been collaborating with George RR Martin for two decades, were recruited to write The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One Game of Thrones, the iconic HBO series, has been over for a while, but George R.R. Martin’s book series that started it all still feels like it’ll never be completed. A Song of Ice and Fire George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire is one of the most influential book series of recent decades, carving a new path for medieval fantasy with its Game of Thrones TV adaption. 'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin has just announced a new illustrated book titled 'The Rise of the Dragon.' Jonathan Wright Mar 18, 2022 2:39 pm 2022-03-18T14:39:06-05:00. sAXd.