You're missing out. No matter how good the show is, it won't touch on the depth and quality of the second and third books, which are among the best fantasy you can find. Hands down one of the best reading experiences you'll have if you're even remotely a fan of fantasy. The show is good, but you should be worried about ruining the books by watching the show, not the other way around.
I'd imagine the same is true about the show. Does anyone seriously expect them to put out 8 seasons or whatever? I'd say we'll be lucky to hit 5 or 6.
It would make interesting troll fodder on GoT fan sites. Trying to seriously push that idea onto those fan forums might make for some fantastic fun. I still remember the epic outrage when Salvatore killed off one of the characters in the Star Wars novels. I'm sure he has it in him to kill off more beloved characters here if given the chance. Daenerys has got to go!! Samwell becomes the new Drizzt!!11?
Chewbacca I believe...and the outrage was funny considering he was essentially told that it had to happen in the book before he even wrote it. That said, Salvatore could not do justice to GoT at all. I'm sure there are a few authors who could pull it off, but I just hope GRRM manages to survive another 10-15 years to finish it.
She can get more than one book out every 5 years though. Age isn't the issue, it's age + clogged arteries + not writing any fucking books. I can't see her taking over SOIAF though. I'd neck myself before reading a SOIAF continuation by Salvatore, he's basically a YA author.
I'm not sure how I would have heard of him before lol.
