No book sequel is probably more eagerly awaited than The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin. Fans have been waiting for over 13 years for the continuation of Game of Thrones. Many have lost hope. In an interview, the author once again spoke about the book and whether he believes he will finish it.
What is The Winds of Winter? In 1996, George R.R. Martin started a fantasy series with A Game of Thrones, which has turned into a very successful series. Unlike the series, however, the book series has not been completed yet.
The last part, A Dance with Dragons, was published over 13 years ago, and the upcoming book is supposed to be The Winds of Winter. But it still hasn’t been released, and it doesn’t seem like it will be anytime soon. Some fans believe it will never be published. In a recent interview, Martin spoke about his next book.
I live in the moment
What does George R.R. Martin say about The Winds of Winter? Many fans are eager for The Winds of Winter, especially because the ending of the series was disappointing for many viewers. Even George R.R. Martin is not satisfied with all aspects.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the author also spoke about The Winds of Winter, and he admitted that he is probably 13 years too late
. He wonders how that could even happen. However, he continues that he is still quite vital:
But that is still a priority. Many people are already writing obituaries for me. [They say] ‘Oh, he will never finish.’ Maybe they are right. But I don’t know. I live in the moment! I seem to be pretty vital!
George R.R. Martin in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter
He also mentioned that he would never retire, as he is not a golfer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he is currently focusing on adapting the short stories of his old friend Howard Waldrop. The two authors were friends for over 60 years until Waldrop passed away in early 2024.
He does not mention any specific goals for The Winds of Winter in the interview. However, it can be expected that it will still take some time. Those who want to indulge in memories of the series until then can take a look at this list: The 10 saddest deaths in Game of Thrones ranked
