Overview

• George R.R. Martin has confirmed that 'The Winds of Winter' is 13 years overdue, calling it 'the curse of my life.'
• Martin reports intermittent progress on the book, with periods of productivity disrupted by other obligations.
• He revealed that deadlines for HBO spin-offs, including 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and 'House of the Dragon,' occupy part of his time.
• Martin insists that his work on HBO projects is separate from his writing process and does not directly hinder the book's completion.
• The delay has drawn renewed attention to the impact on the 'Game of Thrones' TV series, which concluded without the guidance of completed source material.