Author George R.R. Martin attends a book signing for "A Dance with Dragons" at Barnes & Noble in New York on July 14, 2011. [Photo: dfic.cn]

George R.R. Martin, the writer of the Game of Thrones books is teaming up with HBO for a new series called Captain Cosmos.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the potential series takes place in 1949 and revolves around a daring young science fiction writer who spends his time crafting stories no one else would attempt to write.

The series is still in its early stages especially as the writer is currently busy finishing up The Winds of Winter, the sixth installment in the Game of Thrones series. The novel won't be out this year but fans can read the second chapter on Martin's website.

Meanwhile fans of his work can catch the start of the fifth series of Game of Thrones on HBO next week.