This week, the 75-year-old author finally shared some surprisingly positive yet mixed news regarding his long-awaited book.

However, he also noted that his writing hasnt come as easily as hed hoped.

Writing came hard, Martin admitted, despite making headway on bothThe Winds of WinterandBlood & Fire.

George R. R. Martin on the Game of Thrones set

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

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