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George R.R. Martin Pushes Back on Demands for 'Winds of Winter'

Citing commitments to HBO adaptations, new writing projects, editing anthologies, Martin affirmed his dedication to finishing the novel.

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Overview

  • Martin addressed fans on his Not a Blog page, writing that their sole focus on Winds of Winter has overshadowed his other works.
  • He highlighted his involvement in HBO’s House of the Dragon season 3 and the forthcoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series, plus his producing roles on a Hercules animated film and an adaptation of A Dozen Tough Jobs.
  • He quipped that he might never finish Winds of Winter or its sequel A Dream of Spring and suggested that another writer could take over.
  • He affirmed his emotional investment in all his creations, from the Starks and Lannisters to his Wild Cards anthologies.
  • Although he offered no publication timeline, Martin vowed to complete the next A Song of Ice and Fire installment despite acknowledging his advanced age.