Happy Birthday, George R.R.
Martin!.
George Raymond Richard Martin turns 74 years old today.
Here are five fun facts about the fantasy novelist.
1.
He made money as a kid by selling monster stories.
2.
He credits comic books for inspiring him to start writing.
3.
Martin's first piece of published writing was a fan letter in a 'Fantastic Four' comic book.
4.
HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' is based on his book series, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.'
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5.
Martin bought a home across the street from his own in Santa Fe and built a library tower inside.
Happy Birthday, George R.R.
Martin!
