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FIRE & ICE

A Game of Thrones, the first book in the A Song of Fire and Ice series, was written in 1996. Since then, George R.R Martin
has released 4 more books, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance of Dragons. The 6th
installment, The Winds of Winter, and the 7th, A Dream of Spring, are still forthcoming and have been for quite some
time. Martin has received immense critical acclaim and multiple awards for his incredibly detailed and spell bounding
series. But when HBO aired its first season of Game of Thrones in 2011, his cult following exploded.
Written by: Casey Martin / Photos: Helen Sloan/HBO

In the past, readers of the series were always several steps ahead of the viewers.
They could anticipate the next big event while simultaneously pointing out
scenes that were not featured in the books. Now readers and viewers alike
must helplessly watch the story unfold before them. George R.R Martin has
announced that the 6th book, The Winds of Winter, will not be released before
season 6 begins. Martin has fully embraced that the show is moving past him
and is handling it quite well. He is currently helping the Game of Thrones writing
staff and has even shared the saga’s ending with the producers. Last summer he
attended the Sasquan science-fiction convention in Spokane, and he answered
questions regarding the new book and Season 6. During this Q&A, he stated,
“There was a period where I was worried about [the show]…then I said, to hell
with that….I’m just going to tell my story, and they’re telling their story and
adapting my books, and we shall see.”
The Ranch airs April 1st. (photo credit: netflix.com)

Now for years we have fiercely enjoyed watching
the scandals, violence, treachery, and of course
death that defines the Game of Thrones series.
Season 6 is scheduled to air April 24th and the
anticipation is killing us all. Many memorable
and gruesome scenes occurred during Season
5. We all cheered as Cersei was paraded naked
through the streets, cringed as Sansa married
Ramsey, and our jaws dropped as the white
walkers led an attack against the wildlings. Of
course many more events took place, but the
most heart wrenching was without a doubt the
brutal stabbing of Jon Snow. Know-it-alls trolled
Reddit posting potential theories, and diehard
fans held memorials for poor Lord Snow.

Although actor Kit Harington, who plays Snow, has recently been seen on set
of Game of Thrones, it is still unclear whether or not Jon Snow is alive or dead.
Besides Jon Snow being alive, some things I hope to see in Season 6 are Tyrion
teaming up with Daenerys, Arya completing her training, and poor Sansa finally
catching a break. A Song of Fire and Ice as well as the Game of Thrones series
have captivated viewers and readers for years. At times we have been radiant
with joy and other times filled with sorrow. It is truly a constant journey of ups
and downs. Although The Winds of Winter will not be released before Season
6 begins, I am confident in George R.R Martin and the HBO writers to produce
an amazing season. At this point we can pull out our hair and curse the gods
for HBO’s takeover, or we can just sit back and enjoy. Whatever happens, just
remember, valar morghulis.
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