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Historical fiction is not history. You're blending real events and actual historical personages with characters of your own creation.

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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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Jon Snow had dreamed of leading men to glory just as King Daeron had, of growing up to be a conqueror. Now he was a man grown and the Wall was his, yet all he had were doubts. He could not even seem to conquer those.
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Chaos isn’t a pit. Chaos is a ladder. Many who try to climb it fail and never get to try again. The fall breaks them. And some are given a chance to climb, but they refuse. They cling to the realm, or the gods, or love. Illusions. Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is.
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You are the blood of the dragon. You can make a hat.
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We'll need to make a litter to carry him, said Osha. No use, said Luwin. I'm dying, woman. You can't, said Rickon angrily. No you can't. Beside him, Shaggydog bared his teeth and growled. The maester smiled. Hush now, child, I'm much older than you. I can . . . die as I please.
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Give me a good sharp knife and a good sharp cheese and I’m a happy man.
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Mothers. The man made a word sound like a curse. I think birthing does something to your minds. You are all mad.
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The common people pray for rain, healthy children and a summer that never ends. It is no matter to them if the high lords play their game of thrones, so long as they are left in peace.
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One voice may speak you false, but in many there is always truth to be found.
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I have a huge emotional attachment to characters I've created, especially the viewpoint characters.
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Sure. Some of the reviews have been very flattering, but the series is not finished yet. The end needs to be as strong as the beginning.
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I will hurt you for this. I don't know how yet, but give me time. A day will come when you think yourself safe and happy, and suddenly your joy will turn to ashes in your mouth, and you'll know the debt is paid.
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she would die as she had lived, with an axe in her hand and a laugh upon her lips.
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The Iron Throne is mine by rights. All those who deny that are my foes. The whole of the realm denies it, brother, said Renley. Old men deny it with their death rattle, and unborn children deny it in their mothers' wombs. They deny it in Dorne and they deny it on the Wall. No one wants you for their king. Sorry.
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No mortal man could frighten him, no more than the darkness could, nor the bones of his soul, the grey and grisly bones of his soul.
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When treating with liars, even an honest man must lie.
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I did not do it. Yet now I wish I had.’ He turned to face the hall, that sea of pale faces. ‘I wish I had enough poison for you all. You make me sorry that I am not the monster you would have me be, yet there it is. I am innocent, but I will get no justice here.
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All dwarfs are bastards in their father's eyes
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Knowledge is a Weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to Battle.
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If a man paints a target on his chest, he should expect that sooner or later someone will loose an arrow on him.
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I would choose freedom over comfort every time.
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