George R.R. Martin has updated his blog for the first time in almost half a year: "This year has been… stressful, to say the least. So much has been happening

George R.R. Martin has updated his blog for the first time in almost half a year: "This year has been… stressful, to say the least. So much has been happening, it’s been overwhelming. Some great things, exciting things.  Dreams coming true. But there have been nightmares too. I have lost friends. …