Overview

• Martin announced he is producing an animated feature film adaptation of Howard Waldrop’s novella A Dozen Tough Jobs
• He pre-empted expected backlash by quoting fans who insist he “will never finish” the next A Song of Ice and Fire novel
• The author defended his broader creative portfolio, citing HBO adaptations, Wild Cards anthologies and video game collaborations
• Martin acknowledged that shifting focus to other projects has contributed to the years-long delay of The Winds of Winter
• He framed the Waldrop project as a tribute to his late friend Howard Waldrop, who passed away in January 2024