A ruler who hides behind paid executioners soon forgets what death is.
George R. R. Martin – A Game Of Thrones
The Cost of Execution
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George R. R. Martin, born on September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey, is an American author best known for his epic fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which has been adapted into the hugely popular television series “Game of Thrones.” Martin developed a passion for writing at a young age and sold his first stories to science fiction fan magazines while still in high school. He attended Northwestern University, where he studied journalism, and later earned a master’s degree in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism. Before becoming a full-time writer, Martin worked as a teacher and a chess tournament director. He began writing “A Song of Ice and Fire” in the 1990s, drawing inspiration from historical events such as the Wars of the Roses and the Hundred Years’ War. Martin’s work is known for its complex characters, intricate political plots, and gritty, realistic portrayal of medieval life.