#GameOfThrones author George R.R. Martin explains how one of Edgar Allan Poe's stories helped send him on a twisty trail to literary stardom. Also: #Murderbot author reflects on her success, and an awkward moment at #Worldcon attracts notice. https://www.geekwire.com/2025/game-of-thrones-creator-science-fiction-worldcon/#ScienceFiction#Fantasy