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You know that feeling when you’re waiting for a sequel to your favorite series and you start thinking, “Maybe this is it. Maybe it’s never coming?” Well, that’s where millions ofGame of Thronesfans have been sitting for over thirteen years now, staring at their shelves, waiting for the next chapter of George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries,The Winds of Winter.
Thirteen years, folks. That’s how long it’s been sinceA Dance with Dragons, the last book in the series, dropped (July 2011). And while fans have been clinging to the hope that Martin’s next work would somehow magically appear, he’s thrown a bit of cold water on that dream. In fact, the author himself isn’t sure ifThe Winds of Winterwill ever see the light of day.
Will George R.R. Martin Ever FinishThe Winds of Winter? Fans, It’s Not Looking Great
Imagine waiting for a book so long that it feels like you’re on a never-endingGame of Thronescliffhanger. For fans ofGeorge R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice and Fireseries, that’s been the reality for over a decade. The Winds of Winter,the long-anticipated sixth novel, has turned into the literary version of the road that never ends.
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It’s been a long, hard journey sinceA Dance with Dragonsdropped in 2011. In that same year,Game of Thrones, the hit TV adaptation of Martin’s work, debuted on HBO and gave millions of new fans a front-row seat to the drama of Westeros. The show became a global sensation, while the books—specificallyThe Winds of Winter—became more of an enigma.
What was happening in that world of dragons, power plays, and ice magic?
But as much as we all hoped for quick answers, Martin’s creative process has been a slow burn. And in a recent interview withTHR, he admitted something that may make some fans uncomfortable: he doesn’t know if he’ll ever finish the book.
Unfortunately, I am 13 years late. Every time I say that, I’m [like], ‘How could I be 13 years late?’ I don’t know, it happens a day at a time.
With over a decade of delays, it’s no wonder that Martin’s updates have oscillated between hopeful and bleak. A year ago, the author, 76, reported that he had written 1,100 pages ofThe Winds of Winter(viaBangcast). The progress is, shall we say, glacial.
Martin himself can’t help but chuckle at the growing anxiety. Speaking to THR, he said:
A lot of people are already writing obituaries for me. [They’re saying] ‘Oh, he’ll never be finished.’ Maybe they’re right. I don’t know. I’m alive right now! I seem pretty vital!
While we appreciate his sense of humor, we can’t help but feel like the winds of time are slipping through our fingers.
Did George R.R. Martin’s TV Projects DelayThe Winds of Winter?
For those not familiar with George R.R. Martin’s legendary series,A Song of Ice and Fireis a high-fantasy masterpiece that began in 1991. The first book,A Game of Thrones, was published in 1996. What was initially meant to be a trilogy expanded into a seven-book series, with five books already released. The last released book,A Dance with Dragons, came out in 2011, and the anticipation for the next entry,The Winds of Winter, has only grown since then.
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Martin himself has admitted that progress onThe Winds of Winterhasn’t moved as quickly as he had hoped. In hisblog postthis past September, he revealed that his other projects, particularly his TV commitments,“ate up”much of his time. His involvement withGame of Thronesspin-offs, likeHouse of the Dragon, has kept him busier than ever, leaving little room for his beloved Westeros to evolve on paper.
Also, here’s a little tidbit that fans may have overlooked. WhileThe Winds of Winteris still on the horizon, it won’t be the final book in the series. That honor is reserved forA Dream of Spring, a seventh novel that will conclude the epic saga.
For now, the wait continues….
Game of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonare currently available on HBO.
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