Game of Thrones' author finally addresses next book's date

Getting George R.R. Martin to discuss his next book's publication date is as tough as convincing Cersei Lannister to join the PTA. That's why it was so surprising on Tuesday when the author actually answered a reader question about "Winds of Winter," the scheduled sixth book in the "Song of Ice and Fire" saga that inspired HBO's hit show "Game of Thrones."
Image result for game of thrones season 6The fan certainly knew how to wheedle an answer out of the author, writing on Martin's blog: "I respect you immensely and do not want you to rush or release anything until you are completely satisfied with it. That being said, it has been a whole year since we have received an update. You have placated our hunger with another superb sample and for that, we are grateful. But unless you want to be bombarded with (messages) like this, I would suggest another update."
And Martin actually responded! Not exactly in the way fans might hope, but it was still a response!
But 2016 came and went with no new book. Back in September, an incorrect listing on Amazon France claimed "Winds" would be out in spring 2017, but that rumor was shot down like Tywin Lannister in his privy.
With two seasons left, the HBO show has already broken away from sticking to Martin's written works, passing up the stories in the books. Two seasons of the show remain, with one likely to start mid-2017, whether or not "Winds of Winter" has blown onto bookstore shelves.

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