George R.R. Martin Casts Doubt on Completing 'The Winds of Winter'

The author acknowledges the 13-year delay and admits uncertainty about finishing the sixth book in his acclaimed fantasy series.

George R.R. Martin, 76, admitted in a new interview that he may never finish 'The Winds of Winter,' the long-awaited sixth book in his 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series.
The author expressed surprise at the 13-year delay, stating it occurred 'a day at a time,' and acknowledged fans' growing skepticism about the book's completion.
Martin emphasized that the novel remains a priority but noted his involvement in numerous TV projects, including 'House of the Dragon' and other spin-offs, has slowed progress.
He revealed he has stopped predicting release dates after facing backlash from missed deadlines and has written over 1,100 pages so far, with no clear timeline for completion.
Fans remain divided, with some losing hope of ever seeing the book while others cling to Martin's assurance that he is still actively working on it.