The world book really doesn't deserve to even be listed in the list at all, as it isn't even canon. I also included the "Wit and Wisdom of Tyrion Lannister" iirc, and considering that, I should probably also include any coloring books and cook books. They are far more original than A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and far more worthwhile than the world book. LOL
Totally agree with the flea. I have noticed the low to no energy in the NaB. It's been rerouted somewhere else, no doubt. And he ain't writing blogs for the WildCards site, thank the Old Gods though he does give too many shout outs to the ones who do.
Are we not reading the same not blog?
He's always writing posts for the Wild Cards site, they just happen to be posted at grrm.livejournal.com. And he's always giving them shout outs!
voice, you misunderstood me. He doesn't write the blogs for the wildcard site as in long ass articles that go up there describing how each character was created and all kinds of lore and history about them. I didn't mean his NAB blogs where he gives shout outs and pimps out the WC books.
We'll see about that only Texas Hold 'Em in 2017... I have HIGH HOPES. He doesn't even write about his fave prez. With EVERYTHING that's going on, I can only imagine ONE reason why he doesn't do it. He is realizing if he starts he won't finish Winds. So he's abstaining. That makes me happy and hopeful
“Don’t fight in the North, or the South. Fight every battle everywhere. Always, in your mind.”
amazing! fair dinkum? the dude has been let off? or is he just 'on parole'?
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"Arya did not dare take a bath, even though she smelled as bad as Yoren by now, all sour and stinky. Some of the creatures living in her clothes had come all the way from Flea Bottom with her; it didn’t seem right to drown them."
you are off topic, this is not about salsa. Meanie.
Totally agree with the flea. I have noticed the low to no energy in the NaB. It's been rerouted somewhere else, no doubt. And he ain't writing blogs for the WildCards site, thank the Old Gods though he does give too many shout outs to the ones who do. Anyway, I have a feeling we will soon be excited. And I am not talking about Texas Hold 'em, voice !
Yay, the 3-year anniversary edition of tWoIaF!!!! With 2 new illustrations!!!! SO pre-ordered!!
EDIT: Yeah, it´s there, even if a bit chopped. Plus a truckload of other gold. Voice, check those NAB history links. There´s mentioning of other trinkets he tried to pimp over the years (Miniatures. Fucking miniatures...)
And in general: This stuff is a decade old. It is identical to the shit he posts today...
This one really proves your point:
March 17th, 2007
Spinoffs, Subrights, Secrets
One of the cool things about the success of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is that it has given birth to all sorts of fun spinoffs — card games, board games, t-shirts, miniatures, maybe even a television series. Other stuff, too. But I can’t talk about that.
I mean, the answer is right there in the title! That's all he cares about. Renting/leasing/subletting each word he's ever typed until he can squeeze every last drop of money out of it. The guy may not be a quick writer, but he sure knows how to leverage his material.
The proof is in the pudding. Ever since he's learned how to leverage his material, without writing, he hasn't written very much. He's now the Donald Trump of authors. A bloated brand, paid to slap his name on virtually any product... from water logged RPGs, to big budget shows for HBO.
GRRM is not our bitch. "GRRM" is GRRM's own bitch! LOL
So what you're saying is, he's a typical Baby Boomer. Not surprising. Not surprising in the least.
amazing! fair dinkum? the dude has been let off? or is he just 'on parole'?
Cruz was let go from the NY Giants. He was a great player until his injury, then he made a very respectable comeback. But Odell Beckam Jr is insanely good, and the Giants don't need a mediocre receiver behind him. If there's one position the Giants know how to draft, it's WR.
So what you're saying is, he's a typical Baby Boomer. Not surprising. Not surprising in the least.
Hmm... Now that you point it out... LOL
They're not evil or anything. There is nothing wrong with ambition. But you are right in that they typically aren't exactly artists for the sake of art. And, well, they don't really seem to mind consuming a maximum amount of resources for shits and giggles.
GRRM is a very talented wordsmith, but he doesn't hammer his wares for love or posterity or the betterment of mankind. It's so he can buy more shit.
"I can see it. You have more of the north in you than your brothers."
Cruz was let go from the NY Giants. He was a great player until his injury, then he made a very respectable comeback. But Odell Beckam Jr is insanely good, and the Giants don't need a mediocre receiver behind him. If there's one position the Giants know how to draft, it's WR.
is there a smiley for pulling one's leg?
But back to the topic:
... and this season, when he finally came back, he had a subpar year. Only 35 catches, way down for him.
Cruz in his prime was a GREAT slot receiver, one of the best in the league.
this reads like a self-introspection: 'I [GRRM] had a sub-par year....only nn chapters written...In my prime I was a great writer, one of the best...'
and now he is shit-scared that his next prose will not match his heydays.
But one thing we know is that he won't 'take a salary cut'.
So what you're saying is, he's a typical Baby Boomer. Not surprising. Not surprising in the least.
Hmm... Now that you point it out... LOL
They're not evil or anything.
being one of them, i am relieved to know we are not evil!
Nor are we all that ambitious; a few of us still remember the spirit of the 60s!!
"Arya did not dare take a bath, even though she smelled as bad as Yoren by now, all sour and stinky. Some of the creatures living in her clothes had come all the way from Flea Bottom with her; it didn’t seem right to drown them."
Had a feeling you were joking, but I really liked Victor Cruz in his heyday so I wanted to give the guy some props
you are most welcome. I know zilch about Murica football (foot?ball).
...and wouldn't you love it if he won the World Series next season beating his ex-team.
"Arya did not dare take a bath, even though she smelled as bad as Yoren by now, all sour and stinky. Some of the creatures living in her clothes had come all the way from Flea Bottom with her; it didn’t seem right to drown them."