‘You Have Give Up on Me’: George R.R. Martin Sounds Off on Fans Demanding Final Game of Thrones Books

Fans frequently poke fun at George R.R. Martin for not yet completing “The Winds of Winter,” the sixth book in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series. This long-awaited novel has been in progress since 2010, and fans have been eagerly waiting for its release ever since.

Martin too detected the underlying distress, and his recent comments offer no insight as to when the song will be released for public consumption. In a fresh blog post on his site discussing the A Dozen Tough Jobs adaptation, the acclaimed fantasy writer likewise addressed the popular epic series. Regrettably, his latest news was not encouraging.

The writer has been juggling several assignments concurrently. Notably, he contributed to the transformation of “House of the Dragon,” and also is part of the forthcoming prequel series, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The author acknowledged and understood the frustration expressed by some readers, particularly when the topics don’t revolve around Westeros or The Winds of Winter. He admitted that it may seem like they’ve given up on him, or on the book, due to this ongoing anticipation.

In addition to the main content, the author inserted several doubts such as “I won’t complete Winds if I do, I won’t complete A Dream of Spring.If I do, it won’t be worthwhile. Perhaps I should find another writer to take over for me,” followed by other criticisms, including, “I am nearing the end of my life due to my advanced age. I haven’t cared about A Song of Ice and Fire for many years now. Writing doesn’t matter to me anymore; I just pass my time and spend my money.

He persisted in expressing his disdain for other works, such as “Game of Thrones” or anthologies he compiled, by stating that they were insignificant to him. “I can tell you don’t care about any of those,” he said, “but all you seem to care about is The Winds of Winter. I think I’ve made that clear enough times.

To make it clear, Martin expressed his affection and fascination for the franchise by saying, ‘I do take an interest in them‘.

He went on to say, “I am also invested in Westeros and the Winds. From the Starks and Lannisters, Targaryens like Tyrion and Asha, Dany and Daenerys, dragons and direwolves, I care deeply for them all. My affection for them runs much deeper than you might think.

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2025-05-28 21:35