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