‘The Winds of Winter’ Latest News & Update: George R.R. Martin Giving Up Due to ‘Game of Thrones’?

There is no denying that the wait for “The Winds of Winter” is unbearably long with absolutely no word on when the sixth book in the “Song of Ice & Fire” series by George R.R. Martin is coming out. With the massively popular HBO show “Game of Thrones” approaching its eighth season, there are now speculations about the author giving up on the book. Is this really the case?

As the Daily Express recently reported, the pressure for G.R.R. Martin to release “The Winds of Winter” is mounting to a fever pitch. Readers really want to know what the writer has in store for their favorite characters and only a few of them are upset that they are now in the dark alongside TV-only people. When exactly is the author planning to release the book?

Unfortunately for avid bibliophiles, the answer to this question is currently murky. For the most part, the author is quite tightlipped on how the progress of “The Winds of Winter” is going. With there being no hints as to how far along the book is from being finished, it can be difficult to guess as to when it will hit the market.

There is also the rumor going around that the eighth season of “Game of Thrones” has thrown the author for a loop. With expectations mounting, it’s only natural that the writer would be feeling immeasurable pressure from fans to make “The Winds of Winter” as good as possible. This is where the trouble comes in because this kind of pressure can also hamper a writer’s progress.

G.R.R. Martin has previously mentioned how the popularity of the HBO show has affected his ability to create the kind of story that he wants for “The Winds of Winter.” If he is losing motivation to write the book, fans can only hope that it is temporary.