publication date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (part of Fall 2011)

category: Literature

clue: This fantasy author's relationship with HBO runs hot and cold.

explanation: Martin was the author of the Song of Ice and Fire novels, the first of which was adapted into the television series A Game of Thrones by HBO. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Erik Bates, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, and Ryan Dunn

Fall 2011 Bonus Goos: The tournament is won, and the season is over. Enjoy these last few days of autumn before the winter cold arrives and a new season of Celebrity Goo Game begins. There's no competitive gain for these goos, except a boost to your lifetime score.

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