Aside from killing off their favorite characters by surprise and in a brutal manner, "A Song of Ice and Fire" writer George R.R. Martin appears to have another way of venting his frustrations: taking his custom-painted purple Tesla Model S for a spin.
The author did just that on Feb. 21, heading to a Tesla Motors Club of New Mexico meeting in Santa Fe. While out there, he chatted with other club members-likely received questions on Jon Snow's fate in "Winds of Winter"- and checked out Tesla's new Model X.
Now, Martin has already explained that distractions were the main reason for the "Winds of Winter" getting delayed but let's all just take a step back and let the man enjoy a short afternoon surrounded by Tesla cars and his fellow Tesla Motors enthusiasts. After all, Martin does love cars and he definitely loves his own electric car- plus the fact that it is purple may be a personal statement about enjoying the Purple Wedding more than the Red Wedding.
"She's gorgeous, she's comfortable, and she goes like a bat out of hell," he said of his Model S in 2014.
According to a club member, however, Martin explained that his car is purple because it is a unique color on the Model S and he is a unique guy.
That sounds about right.
Martin is probably back in his home and writing away before he has to attend the Mysticon from Feb 26 to 28 in Roanoke, Virginia as a guest of honor.
"Truth be told, I need a good con just about now. I am tired and I am stressed [...] So... let's raise a few glasses and have a few laughs at MystiCon," he wrote on his blog.
At least he seems to be optimistic about the event.
