Have a great time in uptown Charlotte - the Queen City! I live about an hour north - would love to take you to Randy's BBQ in Troutman or Lancasters in Mooresville if you fancy a short drive. I can't make the ConCarolinas, sadly.

If only I'd known about this sooner! You'll be able to find good BBQ there! Just make sure it's vinegar based! I grew up just north of Charlotte, and my hometown has an awesome BBQ spot. I miss it :)

I'll do my darnedest to get out to ConCarolinas this weekend and bring some eastern style 'cue from Allen & Son, the magical roadside barbecue restaurant near my house. If you have to resort to the local fare, Bill Spoon's or Bubba's are the best. Skip the chicken and go straight for the eastern style pulled pork, or chopped pork if they have it.

Enjoy George! I know you had a bit of a 'stretch' between appearances listed on your site. Enjoy the Con, and good travels!

Goodness! I had no idea that you were going to be there. That might be the final incentive I needed to get me to drive four hours to check that Con out.

Hi George,
Will you be coming to the U.K for any speeches/book signings?

Would that I could afford a pass. Enjoy NC George!

Welcome to Cackalacky George! I'll be there! My very first Con, too!

Li wish there was some events in Ireland so I could get more info and readings out of you!!

Setting out for the Con on Friday.

Running a miniature game base on Ice And Fire Saturday morning with lots of toy soldiers battling for the Iron Throne.

We didn't make the final list for the banquet though...sorry to miss it.

Look forward to some more fake history (good for new game ideas...)

TomT

Hey George! I will be there on Saturday with my good friend Lidia, dressed up as the rag tag duo of Joffrey and Cersei! Can't wait, it's going to be a blast! Safe travels, see you there!

I know how much you love these events. Personally I never attended any of these Cons. Unfortunately I can't at the moment, but hopefully I'll be able to attend one when you start reading from "A Dream of Spring." A long way to go...but i'll have patience.

I just swung by Boardwalk Billy's Raw Bar & Ribs across from the Hotel. I believe I ate four kinds of Meat.

Do you think you might drop in on Florida in the next year or two?

Come to the exceedingly warm side. We have beaches. And I guess I can make cookies too.

Any chance you will make it to the Salt Lake Comic Con in September?

How about Australia? It is the NFL offseason so you're not missing much..

It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for signing my balls! :-)

Send me a raven if you ever come to Charleston. I would love to buy you some ales.

Best regards,
Tracy Willis. (a/k/a Cersei for today)

Hi George,
Hope you had a great time.
-Ghrim

I really enjoyed the Wild Cards panel and I am very interested in starting that series. I only wished the autograph sessions were handled with more care. I was turned away from both sessions and honestly it was my entire reason for coming to Con Carolina. Unfortunately, I left with my heart broke and wallet much lighter than before. I did have a good moment though, without knowing your assistant Raya, I asked if I could help her with her groceries that she was dropping all over the elevator floor. She politely declined my help, but it wasn't until later that I knew why she declined. When you walked into the Opening ceremonies and she came walking in behind you, I knew then why she declined my help, she thought I just wanted to see the great and powerful George R. R. Martin. Well , hopefully I will get to have something signed when you visit Joesph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY for you future book signings.

I don't mind having the lines capped, I can totally understand that if they were not, the lines would stretch on forever. The way the lines were formed was very unfair and unorganized. It was great getting to see you and hear you talk on matters other than A Song of Ice and Fire. And , Ser, you do not have to apologize.

Just wanted to say thanks for coming to Charlotte! It was great getting a chance to meet you @ the banquet and the readings there & on the second Saturday panel were great.

It was truly an experience that I will remember for a long, long time.

The fact that your parting words were "Don't $%#@ with Tywin Lannister!" - I will be quoting that for the remainder of my days :)

My first Con was quite awesome. The Wild Cards panel was fabulous...I had no idea that GRRM was so funny!
I was able to meet GRRM during the Con, and I must say, he was one of the nicest, most humble people that I've ever met...especially considering the fact that we were bossy librarians who walked up to him, yet he didn't seem the least bit bothered and was so kind to us as we acted like tween fangirls.
Thanks so much, Mr. Martin; you truly made our experience! And when my students and fellow educators found out who I met, face-to-face, they were so excited!

Thanks for coming to Charlotte! The con was awesome! Particularly enjoyed the World of Ice and Fire reading! Don't fuck with Tywin Lannister haha! It was awesome getting to meet you.
That weekend just furthered my excitement for the upcoming books!