I don't often attend the World Fantasy Convention (not to be confused with the World Science Fiction Convention, which I have only missed once thirty years), but I was there the last time it was held in Saratoga, and I had a great time. A terrific town, a wonderful con.
This year the convention is returning to Saratoga once again, and I was hoping to return as well. I'm not a guest of honor, and I'm not (so far as I know) getting an award; I just wanted to go.
Reluctantly, however, I've just had to scratch Saratoga off my list of 2015 appearances. For no reason having to do with the con itself. I am sure it will be terrific. It's just a matter of time.
I have too much to do. Too many things on my plate. Son of Kong foremost amongst them.
My apologies to anyone who saw Saratoga on my Appearances page and planned to go in order to see me. I won't be there. Go anyway. You'll have a great time.
Also, I have decided against attending this year's San Diego Comicon. Same reason. But since Comicon was never listed on my Appearances page, scratching it is not as big a deal.
(Should I complete and deliver WINDS OF WINTER before these cons roll round, I reserve the right to change my mind).
This year the convention is returning to Saratoga once again, and I was hoping to return as well. I'm not a guest of honor, and I'm not (so far as I know) getting an award; I just wanted to go.
Reluctantly, however, I've just had to scratch Saratoga off my list of 2015 appearances. For no reason having to do with the con itself. I am sure it will be terrific. It's just a matter of time.
I have too much to do. Too many things on my plate. Son of Kong foremost amongst them.
My apologies to anyone who saw Saratoga on my Appearances page and planned to go in order to see me. I won't be there. Go anyway. You'll have a great time.
Also, I have decided against attending this year's San Diego Comicon. Same reason. But since Comicon was never listed on my Appearances page, scratching it is not as big a deal.
(Should I complete and deliver WINDS OF WINTER before these cons roll round, I reserve the right to change my mind).
- Current Location:Santa Fe
- Current Mood:
sad
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Oh, George. This makes me happy.
: - )
(remark about unless 7th book needed redacted)
You must feel our anticipation and love for your creations. For some of us it has re-shaped our lives and even the way in which we think. Your stories have touched us deeply. Just read the myriad of ASOIAF threads on reddit.com. These cliffhangers have ALL of our panties on a bunch.
Edited at 2015-03-17 01:15 am (UTC)
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for Twow to come out this year. All hail the Mannis!
But that is hardly an original observation. Still, when it happens to YOU, it is startling.
Amazed by the way you have managed to create this massive universe, and keep writing
And advancing the plot when there is so many complex elements you need to combine.
How does your method of writing Winds Of Winter looks like?
How do you manage to involve and evolve every character arc in the story? You got so many of them, do you have like notes scattered around your workplace each one contains all the important info about the character?
Anyways, Asoiaf influenced me a lot and everytime i do a reread of the series, i get astounded from the level of comlexity of the series.
Keep doing your best- writing amazing stories, and causing people hooked to your books.
And i think you are going to make it for comicon this year...
Im sure saratogans will understand.
And if any stupid journalist asks you the question to which the usual answer is 'Tyrion' throw out a 'Runcel Hightower' or 'Septon Murmison'. That should be fun.