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Tag: George R.R. Martin

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There’s More to That Story…

February 3, 2017December 16, 2017Lisa Tate0

Learn more about the books that inspired favorite shows or movies in celebration of For the Love of Reading Month.

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Between the Bookends 10/16: Batman, Bruiser and Bones

October 15, 2016Sophie Brown1

It’s almost Halloween! Time for spooky stories told around fires while we try to ignore that creeping feeling moving up our spines. Happy Hallo-wishes all!

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Review: Wildcards ‘High Stakes’

October 12, 2016Shiri Sondheimer0

Mosaic novels are cool.

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Between the Bookends Feb 2016: Smugglers, Spaceflight, and Schooling

February 15, 2016Sophie Brown1

In this most romantic of months, the GeekMoms have been reading about, smugglers, spaceflight, and schools. Oh, and there might be a romance novel buried in there somewhere too!

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No New 'Game of Thrones' Novel Before HBO Series' Season 6, Obviously

January 3, 2016Joey L. Mills2

Author George R.R. Martin completes one New Year’s resolution… breaking fans’ hearts.

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Behind the Scenes at ‘Geek Knits’ – Plus a Book Giveaway!

June 30, 2015Fran Wilde0

Photographer Kyle Cassidy talks about spending a week at George R.R. Martin’s house and how he shot Adam Savage’s dinosaur-trapping photo in an exclusive for GeekMom. Plus, enter to win your own copy of Geek Knits!

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George R. R. Martin Talks About Wild Cards

June 3, 2014December 16, 2017Ruth Suehle0

Fans who know George R. R. Martin only as the author behind the books that became Game of Thrones may be interested in seeing his much older and continuing superhero-based work, Wild Cards.

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GeekMom Game of Thrones Recap is Back!

April 22, 2014December 16, 2017Natania Barron0

It took a bit, but the GeekMom Game of Thrones Recap is back. This week we talk about Episode 3, “Breaker of Chains” — and it’s a doozy. Don’t forget to tune in right after the show, 10PM EST for our future episodes!

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GeekMom’s Game of Thrones Season 3: Episode 6 Recap Party!

May 5, 2013December 16, 2017Natania Barron0

The GeekMoms dish on season 3 episode 6 of Game of Thrones, “The Climb.” Join us every week, Sunday evenings after the show has aired.

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GeekMom’s Game of Thrones Season 3 Recap is Live Now! – Ep. 5 “Kissed By Fire”

April 28, 2013February 23, 2018Natania Barron0

The GeekMoms are live discussing Episode 5 of Game of Thrones Season 3, “Kissed by Fire”

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GeekMom Game of Thrones Season 3 Tea Party Recap — Episode 4: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”

April 21, 2013December 16, 2017Natania Barron0

Watch the stream live of the Game of Thrones season three episode, “And Now His Watch is Ended.”

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Exclusive First Looks at Paul and Storm, John Anealio at Nerdtacular, Singing to George R. R. Martin

September 17, 2012December 16, 2017Ken Denmead

We have a fantastic bit of geek music to present to you today. Nerdtacular is a fabulous geek gathering in Salt Lake City, Utah each year, put on by local nerds. It’s more than a moot, but less than a …

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Game of Thrones: Paul and Storm Tell George R.R. Martin to “Write Like the Wind”

June 22, 2012December 16, 2017Matt Blum

If you’re a fan of George R.R. Martin’s epic A Song of Ice and Fire series, you’re sure to appreciate Paul and Storm’s new honest-to-goodness music video that explains to Martin why he really needs to pick up his pace.

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Explore Game of Thrones Further With Beyond the Wall

June 7, 2012December 16, 2017Dave Banks

You’ve read all the books, you’re saddened that season two of the HBO series has concluded, and you’re left thinking the only way to get your Game of Thrones fix might be the upcoming *gulp* Facebook game. Luckily, a new …

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Game of Thrones: The Sexplanation Show

April 24, 2012December 16, 2017Corrina Lawson

I’m relatively new to Game of Thrones fandom and that fact that I call it that rather than A Song of Fire and Ice probably shows how new. I got hooked on the story about halfway through HBO’s televised adaptation …

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A Look at George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones Through the Lens of History

March 31, 2012December 16, 2017Natania Barron

Just in time for the premiere this Sunday. The author of this article is Dr. Kelly DeVries, a fantastic history professor I was lucky enough to have when I attended Loyola University (then College) in Maryland during my undergraduate years. …

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The Unofficial Game of Thrones Cookbook

March 28, 2012Nicole Wakelin0

Winter is coming. Okay, it’ s not, but the season premier of Game of Thrones on HBO is coming this Sunday night. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the Lannisters and Starks since the first season finished up last year so there will be plenty of viewing parties this Sunday. But what to […]

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“George R.R. Martin” Reads Nursery Rhymes

February 14, 2012December 16, 2017Dave Banks

Gather around kiddos, “George R.R. Martin” is going to read some nursery rhymes. OK, it’s obviously not the Song of Ice and Fire author, but the tales he tells certainly have the flavor of a Martin fantasy. I really wanted …

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Cold Winds Are Rising in New Game of Thrones Teaser

December 12, 2011December 16, 2017Dave Banks

Just before Boardwalk Empire last night, HBO viewers were treated to a new teaser trailer for season two of Game of Thrones. The second part of the epic tale, which begins airing in April, promises to continue its excellent adaptation …

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How Can I Be a Feminist And Love George R.R. Martin’s Books?

August 31, 2011GeekMom35

Some of you may have heard about the newest controversy concerning George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, recently adapted for the screen on HBO under the first book’s title: A Game of Thrones. If not, you may read the original post on Tiger Beatdown, where writer Sady Doyle accuses […]

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Get Cooking — George R. R. Martin Style

August 18, 2011December 16, 2017admin

If you’re anything like me, reading books by George R. R. Martin always leave me a little hungry. Okay, starving. He can even make lamprey pie sound appealing! Ellen Henderson over at GeekMom has a great review of two sites …

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Get Cooking — George R. R. Martin Style

August 18, 2011Ellen Henderson2

If you’re a fan of George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series (recently made more popular than ever with the HBO series Game of Thrones), you’ll want to check out two fan sites that are dedicated to an unusual aspect of the books — the food. Specifically, they’re dedicated to recreating […]

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Geeky Novel Word Counts–How Long Are You In For?

July 23, 2011December 16, 2017Ruth Suehle14

Earlier this week, I found myself in a discussion about the lengths of various novels. It was spurred by two similar conversations I’ve found myself in repeatedly, based on the recent Game of Thrones TV show and the release of the final Harry Potter film. They go like this: Game of Thrones Harry Potter Friend: […]

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Geeky Novel Word Counts–How Long Are You In For?

July 23, 2011December 16, 2017admin

Earlier this week, I found myself in a discussion about the lengths of various novels. It was spurred by two similar conversations I’ve found myself in repeatedly, based on the recent Game of Thrones TV show and the release of …

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Even If You’re Angry, You Should Keep Watching Game of Thrones (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

June 19, 2011December 16, 2017admin

Spoiler alert: This commentary discusses plot points in the Game of Thrones series, but nothing beyond this past week’s episode. Reading message boards and Twitter after Sunday’s episode, it quickly became obvious that when Ser Illyn drew Ned’s own sword, …

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Even If You’re Angry, You Should Keep Watching Game of Thrones

June 17, 2011December 16, 2017Dave Banks

Spoiler alert: This commentary discusses plot points in the Game of Thrones series, but nothing beyond this past week’s episode. Reading message boards and Twitter after Sunday’s episode, it quickly became obvious that when Ser Illyn drew Ned’s own sword, …

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HBO’s Game of Thrones Works Well, Even if You Haven’t Read the Books

April 18, 2011December 16, 2017Corrina Lawson

When telling a story, it’s always good to begin as you mean to go on. In the case of HBO’s new series, Game of Thrones, the cinematic, brutal and terrifying opening sequence signaled what this show will contain: a menacing but …

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Recapping Episode One of Game of Thrones From a Reader’s Perspective

April 18, 2011December 16, 2017Dave Banks

Game of Thrones premiered last night and we thought it would be fun to review the first episode from two perspectives. First, I’m going to look at it from the view of someone who’s familiar with the books. A little …

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Interview: Creating Language for HBO’s Game Of Thrones (GeekDad Wayback Machine)

April 16, 2011December 16, 2017Dave Banks

With principal photography in full swing, now seemed like a good time to talk about HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy tale, A Game of Thrones, and the steps they are taking to give the show a high …

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10 Things You Should Know About Game of Thrones (if You Haven’t Read the Books)

April 14, 2011December 16, 2017Dave Banks

While a lot of you have read the Song of Ice and Fire series, or maybe just the first book, Game of Thrones, it’s realistic to expect that many of you haven’t. Whether it’s because fantasy’s not your thing or …

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