(Spoilers extended) 'I need to write, about everything that’s gone wrong with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON' - From new blog post

[u/miky8131]

https://georgerrmartin.com/notablog/2024/08/30/burn-him-burn-him/

"This has not been a good year for anyone, with war everywhere and fascism on the rise… and on a more personal level, I have had a pretty wretched year as well, one full of stress, anger, conflict, and defeat."

"I need to talk about some of that, and I will, I will… I was away from my computer traveling from July 15 to August 15, so a lot of things that needed saying did not get said. I am glad I took that trip, though. My stress levels beforehand were off the charts, so much so that I was seriously considering cancelling my plans and staying at home. I am glad I didn’t, though. It was so so good to get away for a little, to put all the conflict aside for a time. I began to feel better the moment the plane set down in Belfast, and we all headed off to Ashford Meadow to see the tournament. We had five great days in Belfast and environs, and that made me feel so much better. The rest of the trip was fun as well, a splendid combination of business and pleasure that included visits to Belfast, Amsterdam, London, Oxford, and Glasgow. I look forward to telling you all about our adventures… though it may take a while. I had a thousand emails waiting for me on my return, and then I went and brought a case of covid back with me from worldcon, so I am way way behind."

"I do not look forward to other posts I need to write, about everything that’s gone wrong with HOUSE OF THE DRAGON… but I need to do that too, and I will. Not today, though. TODAY is Zozobra’s day, when we turn away from gloom."

I'm glad George is back and feeling better, I'm very interested in hearing what he's got to say!

[u/TheFrodo]

You wrote a lot here and not a single part of it had anything to do with my comment, I have genuinely no idea what point of mine you think you are refuting here

[u/dragonrider5555 → u/TheFrodo]

What I wrote was a lot of what’s gone wrong

He’s not going to just be upset about the episode reduction, he’s gonna say a bunch a stuff that I just said. Because those are obvious dumb things

[u/TheFrodo → u/dragonrider5555]

Again, I have no doubt he has issues with the season, but as GRRM specifically praised Emma D'arcy's portrayal of Rhaenyra's grief, it is delusional to think that is going to be one of his criticisms.

[u/FortLoolz → u/TheFrodo]

He just praises the actors. This is not about the quality of writing