George R.R. Martin
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, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Joanna Woods, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Erik Bates, and Ryan Dunn
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