Overview

• George R.R. Martin confirmed in a recent interview that 'The Winds of Winter' is 13 years late but emphasized that he is still actively working on it.
• The author described his writing process as alternating between periods of progress and interruptions caused by other professional obligations.
• Martin attributed some delays to deadlines for HBO spin-offs, such as 'House of the Dragon' and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' while denying that ventures like his bookstore or theater significantly impact his writing time.
• Fan impatience has grown over the years, with Martin acknowledging the frustration but maintaining that his side projects are not the primary cause of the delay.
• The absence of 'The Winds of Winter' forced 'Game of Thrones' showrunners to conclude the series without complete source material, leading to criticism of the show's final seasons.