When it comes to strong opinions, George RR Martin doesn’t hold back, especially when it comes to a certain boy wizard. The acclaimed author known for creating the expanding world of Westeros did just the same when he reached out to fantasy series author JK Rowling.
He had no kind words to say about the Harry Potter author or one of his most famous fans. Let’s just say that it might be asking a bit much to expect forgiveness from the man behind the Red Wedding.
George RR Martin’s blunt criticism of the Harry Potter Author JK Rowling
George RR Martin is one of the most famous authors of the fantasy genre and is known for his work on A Song of Ice and Fire, which served as inspiration for the Emmy-winning series game of Thrones.
But if there is anything that could rival his complicated plots, it is his disdain for JK Rowling and her Harry Potter series. And the rivalry seems to have been sparked at the 2001 Hugo Awards when his book A storm of swords lost against Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
And the defeat seemed to have hit a nerve, as Martin previously joked, according to Business Insider.
Eat your heart, Rowling – You may have billions of dollars and my Hugo, but you don’t have readers like these.
Martin did not even spare the former US President when he mocked Barack Obama for being a Harry Potter Fan. In a blog titled Another great thing about Barack Obama, He tells how pleased he was when he learned that the former president was an avid collector of Spider Man And Barbar Comics.
But in true Martin fashion, he couldn’t resist a dig and said: “This is so cool that I’m willing to forgive him for being a Harry Potter fan.”
However, being under pressure is nothing new for him. His fans are constantly demanding the publication of the next book in his series. The winds of winter. And the author recently talked about why he hasn’t been able to finish the book yet.
George RR Martin expresses his desire to reach the finish line A Song of Ice and Fire series
During a recent appearance at an event at Oxford Winters’ House, George RR Martin expressed a wish for his long-running fantasy series, The song of fire and ice. When asked if he could change one thing about his books, the author replied that he would finish them.
I don’t know, I could probably change more than one thing — If I could change one thing about any of my books, I would finish it.
The latest book in the fantasy series was published in 2011 and fans eagerly awaited the next part. The Winds of Winter for 13 years. Despite the occasional updates, Martin is pleased with the release of The winds of winter.
He also admitted that he struggled with the progression of the book. The last book, A dream of spring, remains uncertain until the sixth book is completed and fans are hoping for an ending that differs significantly from the HBO adaptation.
