The Fireside

Well, there is both good and bad news - George R.R. Martin is about halfway done The Winds of Winter, Book Six of A Song of Ice and Fire .  "..."I'm still in the middle of the book..." http://mashable.com/2014/11/16/george-rr-martin-charity-event/ Of course, he could have more done and is going back to the middle of the book to write or edit extra stuff in regards to the winners.  This is all speculation, of course, and is no indication of how much of  The Winds of Winter is completed. Bear in mind, he began working on the book in January 2012, and he was already about 200 pages in, which were transferred from Book Five, A Dance With Dragons . I think it's safe to say that 2015 release date is hopeful, and 2016 is reasonable and realistic. Also, 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of A Game of Thrones , the first book. Either way, I am looking forward to it.  Those worrying about the show overtaking the books remember this - George has a lot of input on ...

George had a quick trip 'back out East' as he announced back in the summer, I believe. He did some family visits, promo for the newly-released World of Ice and Fire  concordance history book. It can all be detailed here:  http://grrm.livejournal.com/386645.html However, in that entry he mentions a few things: "....had dinner with my editors and publishers at Bantam... " "...breakfasts with friends from DC Comic, Barnes & Noble , and Simon & Schuster..." What do you think they discussed?? Again, I firmly believe that George wants to have the manuscript for Book Six in the hands of those who would need it on the publishing side of things sometime during January. I am of course, guessing that the words 'Book Six' and / or 'The Winds of Winter' had to have come up at least once during these meals.  I remain hopeful and positive that the book will be published next year. 

George R.R. Martin is finally back after a large amount of time traveling. This is good news for those eager for The Winds of Winter, and here's why....

First of all, I realize that George R.R. Martin is not my bitch.  I am looking forward to The Winds of Winter [Book Six of A Song of Ice and Fire ] patiently and respectfully. I am eager forward it, shall we say. This is a speculative post, so please take it with a grain of salt.  July 3-14, George will be in Europe (France and Switzerland). Then, his next travel appearance will be July 24-27, for the San Diego Comic Con.  I have a feeling that, depending on what he does at the con, he will make an announcement of some kind about The Winds of Winter. Seriously, think about it. What better place to make a big announcement than at the mother of all cons?? That is being being hopeful. Don't expect it...but don't rule it out, either.  If he doesn't say anything about Winds, let's look at his appearances again.  August 14-24 sends him back to the UK (a few months ahead of me). then, nothing until May of 2015. When he's home at Santa Fe, he does th...

The following is an interview by Anne Groell, George R.R. Martin's editor at Bantam.The Q&A was with Suvudu Universe, and is re-transcribed here....

Being a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire  is rewarding. However, a lot of patience and faith is required...

It's going to be a Barristan Selmy chapter. Don't know details beyond that at this point. It may be 'titled' ("The Queensguard" or something) rather than 'named' ('Barristan') If you want to get into the series, read past the jump for more.

Waiting for The Winds of Winter? Yes, me too. Although, patiently and respectfully, while wishing George the best in terms of writer's progress, and wellness overall. Here is a re-post from Neil Gaiman's blog a while ago to any 'naysaying fans'....

I have a feeling that 2014 will be a big year for A Song of Ice and Game of Thrones . Here's why....

...the same day that The Wheel of Time  ends, George R.R. Martin posts this : http://georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html George has this to say, from his blog entry announcing this: "Me, I have a lot more writing to do. On WINDS, and half a dozen other projects."