Overview

• Martin quoted harsh online criticisms including accusations that he only cares about finishing “The Winds of Winter” and joked about not living long enough to complete the series.
• He reaffirmed his attachment to Westeros’s characters despite expressing concerns that rushing could compromise the quality of his novels.
• He offered no new release timeline for “The Winds of Winter,” which was last reported to be about 75% complete in 2023.
• Martin highlighted his work on HBO’s House of the Dragon season 3 and the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms prequel alongside his other creative ventures.
• He described the animated adaptation of Howard Waldrop’s “A Dozen Tough Jobs” as a personal tribute to his late friend.