Wild Cards VII: Dead Man's Hand

George R. R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including those of the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire—A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons—as well as Tuf Voyaging, Fevre Dream, The Armageddon Rag, Dying of the Light, Windhaven (with Lisa Tuttle), and Dreamsongs Volumes I and II. He is also the creator of The Lands of Ice and Fire, a collection of maps featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts, The World of Ice & Fire (with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson), and Fire & Blood, the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros, with illustrations by Doug Wheatley. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More by George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including those of the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire—A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and A Dance with Dragons—as well as Tuf Voyaging, Fevre Dream, The Armageddon Rag, Dying of the Light, Windhaven (with Lisa Tuttle), and Dreamsongs Volumes I and II. He is also the creator of The Lands of Ice and Fire, a collection of maps featuring original artwork from illustrator and cartographer Jonathan Roberts, The World of Ice & Fire (with Elio M. García, Jr., and Linda Antonsson), and Fire & Blood, the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros, with illustrations by Doug Wheatley. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico. More by Wild Cards Trust

JOHN JOS. MILLER is best known for his involvement as a contributor to the Wild Cards universe. He also wrote GURPS Wild Cards, a supplement for the GURPS role-playing system. More by John Jos. Miller

JOHN JOS. MILLER is best known for his involvement as a contributor to the Wild Cards universe. He also wrote GURPS Wild Cards, a supplement for the GURPS role-playing system. More by Adrian Paul

With over 155 episodes of television and 60 films to his credit, Jay Acovone has appeared on top shows such as NCIS, CSI, The Mentalist, Monk, The X-Files, 24, and NYPD Blue and in such films as Independence Day, Terminator 3, and Cast Away. He is most recognized for his series regular role of District Attorney Joe Maxwell on the 1987-1990 TV series Beauty and the Beast. He also had a popular recurring role on Stargate SG-1 as Major Charles Kawalsky over the span of 8 seasons.
 
A native of New York, Jay trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, and The Howard Fine Acting Studio. He is a versatile actor who is best known for his ability to play authoritative characters such as Mafia bosses, villains, police/military, lawyers, and businessmen. He has a rich baritone voice that lends itself well to strong characters and narration. Jay lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their cat. More by Jay Acovone