George R.R. Martin’s Shocking Admission: Why Winds of Winter is STILL Unfinished

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Every time George R.R. Martin’s name is mentioned, two key aspects come to mind for me. First, it’s the grand universe he crafted that eventually exploded into the renowned TV series, the Game of Thrones saga. Now, you might wonder about the second thing? Well, it’s the fact that Martin hasn’t completed his epic narrative known as the A Song of Ice and Fire, which was initially expected to deliver Book 6, The Winds of Winter, over a decade ago. The author has been candid (once more) about not finishing yet, but he also takes issue with those who are voicing their complaints.

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What Has George R.R. Martin Now Said About Not Finishing The Winds Of Winter Yet?

It’s important to acknowledge that George R.R. Martin is fully conscious of the fact that an item on his to-do list has been lingering there for such a prolonged period that the ink is almost disappearing. For quite a while, he’s been providing updates to his passionate (and at times, rather volatile) fans about the sixth book in his Westerosi series. He understands that many of these fans have grown disheartened, believing the stories may never reach completion. However, it’s worth noting that he intends to write a seventh and final book titled “A Dream of Spring.

George R.R. Martin, the author of “A Song of Ice and Fire” (thrilled about the upcoming adaptation), recently chatted with Time Magazine. When the topic of fans noticing the return of dire wolves, but yet no Book 6 in sight, came up, Martin remarked:

“Indeed, the dire wolves are back, but alas, Book Six remains elusive.

It’s undoubtedly part of my life’s challenge that the Winds of Winter has been delayed by thirteen years. However, rest assured I am still working on it diligently. There are times when progress is made, only for other matters to demand my focus. For instance, a deadline for one of HBO’s shows arises, or something unexpected comes up. Nevertheless, these tasks do not influence each other directly.

Sure thing!

Alright, it seems that we need to take a moment to gather ourselves before proceeding. I understand that some of you may feel strongly about this topic, but let’s try to approach it with a clear and calm mind. Take a deep breath and give yourself a moment to pause if you need to. Let’s continue the discussion in a thoughtful and respectful manner.

To begin, let’s delve into the topic at hand. As a writer by profession who also indulges in various creative pursuits, I’d like to share an insight: If any task I’m engaged with transforms into a burden, then I’ll simply decide to quit that activity. So, that’s something to consider.

Meanwhile, the executive producer of ‘Dark Winds’, who faced backlash over ‘TWOW’ in a recent episode, shared that he’s still developing the story he earlier referred to as “a massive novel”. He acknowledges that other obligations can distract him and divert his focus. However, he maintains that his unfinished manuscript and external duties are not interconnected.

Currently, I’m taking breaths and pausing occasionally. You might wonder why? Simply put, life doesn’t allow us to perform every action without sacrificing something else in return. We might not intend or desire this trade-off, but we can’t engage in multiple activities or thoughts simultaneously. Even when I try to multitask, like watching a show while folding laundry, I often find myself engrossed in the series and oblivious to my surroundings – even the laundry being scattered by a cat hiding among it. Guess that’s just me? I doubt it, but who knows…

My contention is that life goes on living, and although I am confident that Martin is making genuine efforts to complete TWOW and desires to do so, it appears shortsighted to assert that his other work doesn’t impede him in any way. He further elaborated on his disagreement with critics.

In my case, I established a bookstore, and some folks wondered, “Why is George R.R. Martin managing a bookstore instead of writing The Winds of Winter?” But let me clarify, I don’t work there – I own it and hired employees to manage the day-to-day operations. Just as I don’t operate the projector at my theater, I’m not planning on operating the cash register either. It seems some fans may underestimate the amount of involvement I have in these ventures.

While I may have teased Martin a little, I understand his perspective. Not every one of his non-TWOW projects will demand the same level of dedication that might distract him from completing this book. He can’t simply write the book and do nothing else; he requires time for essential activities like eating, sleeping, and even shopping for hats and suspenders.

Hey there, I understand it’s tough, but let’s just be patient and hold onto hope that George R.R. Martin finishes “The Winds of Winter” before someone manages to create real fire-breathing dragons. Frankly, the possibility of him completing the book after we have actual dragons is practically nil. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

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2025-04-16 19:40