I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.

My old grandmother always used to say, Summer friends will melt away like summer snows, but winter friends are friends forever.

Why is it that when one man builds a wall, the next man immediately needs to know what's on the other side?

Gods and wonders always appear, to attend the birth of kings.

What could he have done, one man against so many?" He could have tried, Brienne thought.

It was bitingly cold up here,and the wind pulled at his clothes like an insistent lover.

Knowledge is a Weapon, Jon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to Battle.