The Epic Saga Unveiled: George RR Martin Breaks Silence on the 12-Year Enigma Behind Game of Thrones

Summary

George R.R. Martin acknowledges the 12-year gap between books in the A Song of Ice and Fire series and asks readers not to pester him about the release of The Winds of Winter.

Martin has confirmed that The Winds of Winter is 75% finished; however, based on his writing pace, it may still be another three or four years before its release. It's important to note that The Winds of Winter is not the last book in the series as Martin still needs to write A Dream of Spring, which is anticipated to be of similar length. Therefore, completing the series may require a considerable amount of time.

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has discussed the 12-year gap between Books 5 and 6 in his A Song of Ice and Fire series. The series, which inspired the popular HBO show, has not seen a new installment since A Dance with Dragons was published in 2011. Martin has been working on Book 6, titled The Winds of Winter, but it is still unreleased.

u/tell32 posted a clip of Martin and fellow author Cassandra Clare on Reddit's r/asoiaf. In the clip, Martin acknowledged the lengthy delay between books and expressed his understanding of readers' anticipation for The Winds of Winter. He mentioned that it is not necessary to constantly address the delays.

So, to clarify, I have been working on completing the book "Winds of Winter" for a delay of 12 years. Please understand that I am aware of this delay and there is no need for anyone to constantly remind or pressure me about it.

When Will The Winds Of Winter Come Out?

Confirmed in 2012, The Winds of Winter was intended to be the first of two final books within A Song of Ice and Fire. Ten years later, in 2022, Martin confirmed that the book is 75% complete, with approximately 400 to 500 pages left to write. Some hope for the book to rectify Game of Thrones' TV ending, while others are eagerly anticipating how the story will unfold.

Martin has continued to work on the book since its initial announcement, despite the lengthy gaps between the series' books. However, based on his current writing speed, it is possible that the sixth installment may not be released for another three or four years. Therefore, it is likely that The Winds of Winter may not be available in bookstores until around 2026.

However, this is not the final installment in the series. Martin is yet to write A Dream of Spring, which is anticipated to have a similar length as Book 6. Although the upcoming book may deviate from Game of Thrones to align with the author's artistic vision, there will still be ample story left to delve into upon its completion. The completion of A Song of Ice and Fire may take a while, with The Winds of Winter merely serving as the beginning.