I hope you get what you're looking for at the con! It's sad to hear you speak of toxic rancor online. I had thought that most people had responded positively to your update? Unless you're referring to something else?

When I was last there, I ate at Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine and Mission BBQ. You'll love both places.

I'm so sorry that you feel this way about the Internet. Perhaps my comment is meaningless, but your projects is awesome and I wish you all best.

Enjoy the con George! Don't let the internet get to you.

Well George I hope you have a good time at Mysticon and get a chance to recharge. Roanoke seems like a peaceful area.

Just curious, are you saying you are tired of people complaining about TWOW or is it from other keyboard rumblings? Thanks

Enjoy the break! Are you planning on a reading from THE WINDS OF WINTER or from FIRE AND BLOOD at Mysticon?

The Republican primary is making the internet depressing and toxic.

George-

I think you need time away from the internet. A good old fashion party would help tremendously. Pretend it's 1971 or 1975 or 1977 and make a damn fine time of it sir.

Also, the internet pulls out the Mr. Hyde in many people. I hope you know that you have many fans whom are less vocal and in your corner.

Relax and have fun.

Enjoy a well deserved break, GRRM! Nothing as refreshing as a nice weekend of revelry to recharge the batteries.

Hope you'll enjoy it Sir , and I hope someone uploads it to YouTube .

yeah, my subject says it all pretty much. You have written more amazing and wonderful things, that have enlightened and entertain us, for decades! you deserve a break, and to have some fun! So, please, go have your fun... live your life! But if you dont get around to writing the end of GoT... that's OK..I'll make it up! ;)

Anonymity affords assholeishness. The unfortunate downside to the Internet.

Enjoy the trip! Wish I can travel down there.

Enjoy yourself at Mysticon! Too often people forget that their favorite authors, actors, singers, performers, etc. are people with feelings, dreams and goals just like the rest of us. Relax and have some fun, no doubt you could use it.

Oh, and if you are feeling adventurous, and are into that sort of thing, go take a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The scenery is beautiful and when I lived in VA while attending Virginia Tech, I found it a welcome break from the fast paced internet life.

You have yourself a fantastic time George and I totally get what you're feeling. I promise you, I do. I also experienced the toxic scary world of hate via the internet years ago for a reason I won't get into here. Not because it would bore you, quite the contrary, it was a fascinating reveal of human nature, but because it's too intense and detailed to get into. But, I will impart a bit of wisdom I learned from that experience. Which I hope you do not take offense to, because you're probably one of the most wise people I know of! But, alas, like myself you're a person with high integrity, honor, respect for others and all those things we expect most humans to possess. *sigh* please try to remember in the sea of unkind, uncouth and aggressive jerks, there are those few pearls, like us who love you. Genuinely respect you and value you for the man you are and the creative genius you allow us to share with you. I learned to block them. the worst of them are not worth anything more than that. It also makes them furious and then the whole world sees their masks unravel. Big bear hugs and you be you! OMMMMMMMMM remember to relax pet your kitty and every other animal that crosses your path, or even go to the Wolf Sanctuary and put in some Wolf petting time. :)