Last year, George RR Martin set himself a personal deadline of July 29, 2020 for The Winds of Winter’s completion. However, earlier this summer the 71-year-old Game of Thrones creator admitted By WiC Staff | Nov 2, 2023. Fans have been waiting over a decade to read The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. And they’ll keep waiting Posted: May 20, 2022 8:18 am. Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has admitted The Winds of Winter is late but wishes some fans weren't quite so mean about it. As reported by GameSpot Here's every preview chapter and story reveal so far from George RR Martin's next book. Game of Thrones has ended, and although The Winds of Winter 's release date is still to be confirmed, there are a number of preview chapters from George R.R. Martin's next A Song of Ice and Fire book to clue us in on what to expect. The release date for the final books still appears to be nowhere in sight. Martin’s publicist announced the delay this morning, explaining that the beloved fantasy author went to get a drink while working on the final draft of The Winds of Winter , but is now waiting in line at the water fountain while a man fills his 40-ounce Nalgene bottle. George R. R. Martin hints at a 2017 'Winds of Winter' release date. "Not done yet, but I've made progress." By Sam Haysom on January 11, 2017. 'Winds of Winter' *could* be coming in 2017. Credit It’s been 12 years since A Dance with Dragons — the epic fifth installment of George R R Martin’s series of fantasy novels — A Song of Ice and Fire — dropped. Since then, fans have been waiting with bated breath for the release of the next part — Winds of Winter — and the author has finally shared an update. “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin reveals he is making “steady progress” on “The Winds of Winter," hoping to release it in 2021. George R.R. Martin Aims to Release 'The Winds George RR Martin on ‘Winds of Winter’: ‘You guys don’t have to pester me about it” Nintendo’s ‘Switch 2’ to release this year with a $400 price tag, according to analyst. VjnWC.