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Books by George R. R. Martin on this site: 4 books.

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Start here: A Game of Thrones. First published in 1996.

George R. R. Martin: the facts, checked

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Early work
His first professional sale came in 1970, a story Galaxy published in February 1971. Source: georgerrmartin.com, checked November 6, 2026. first professional sale was made in 1970 ... sold to Galaxy ... February, 1971 issue
Other work
He taught journalism at Clarke College in the late 1970s. Source: georgerrmartin.com, checked November 6, 2026. a Journalism instructor at Clarke College
Other work
He became a story editor for Twilight Zone at CBS Television in 1986. Source: georgerrmartin.com, checked November 6, 2026. signed on as a story editor for Twilight Zone at CBS Television in 1986
Awards and honors
His novella A Song for Lya won the Hugo Award in 1974. Source: georgerrmartin.com, checked November 6, 2026. "A Song for Lya": Hugo Award, 1974
Awards and honors
His novelette Sandkings won both the Nebula Award and the Hugo Award in 1979. Source: georgerrmartin.com, checked November 6, 2026. "Sandkings": Nebula Award, 1979 Novelette "Sandkings": Hugo Award, 1979

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