Happy Birthday,
George R.R. Martin!.
George Raymond Richard Martin
turns 74 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about the
fantasy novelist.
1. He made money as a kid
by selling monster stories.
2. He credits comic
books for inspiring
him to start writing.
3. Martin's first piece
of published writing was
a fan letter in a 'Fantastic
Four' comic book.
4. HBO’s 'Game of Thrones' is based on his book series, ‘A Song of Ice and Fire.' .
5. Martin bought a home
across the street from his
own in Santa Fe and built
a library tower inside.
Happy Birthday,
George R.R. Martin!
