The creator of Game of Thrones spoke about Winds of Winter: 'I’ll never finish it.'

George R.R. Martin spoke candidly about the future of The Winds of Winter, the book his fans have been waiting for over 13 years.

In a post filled with irony and resignation, the author made it clear that his priorities are far from finishing the A Song of Ice and Fire saga.

More than a decade waiting for a book that never arrives

A Dance with Dragons, the fifth volume of the saga, was released in 2011. Since then, the sixth book, The Winds of Winter, has become an unfulfilled promise.

Meanwhile, we saw the end of Game of Thrones on television and the premiere of spin-offs like House of the Dragon. But the most anticipated book never appeared.

Martin chooses other projects

Instead of focusing on his main saga, the writer diversified his creative energy. He participated in films, adaptations, and even projects inspired by Greek mythology.

For the fandom, all of this sounds like a distraction. The disappointment grows, and many have already resigned themselves to the idea that the literary ending of the story will never come.

The most honest confession

Martin shared a new story, A Dozen Tough Jobs, but anticipated his followers' reaction. "I'm sure this will bother them, like anything that's not The Winds of Winter," he wrote.

"They've given up on me. Or on the book," the author added, hinting at a mutual exhaustion. Neither he nor his audience seem to be in sync anymore.

"I'll never finish Winds"

With sarcasm, Martin joked about the most pessimistic theories that have circulated for years: "I'm never going to finish Winds. If I do, I'll never conclude A Dream of Spring. If I ever manage it, it'll be a terrible book."

The message is clear: the end of the saga seems increasingly distant. He even admits it between the lines.

"It seems like I'm not interested in writing"

Many believe that Martin lost his motivation or that he lives off royalties: he denies it. "That's not true," he responds. Immediately afterward, however, he lists an endless number of projects that have little to do with Game of Thrones.

"It seems like I only spend money and do nothing," he writes, using irony as a shield against criticism.

"I care about The Winds of Winter too"

In a more intimate moment, the author admits: "I know none of this matters to you, you only care about The Winds of Winter." He then clarifies: "I do too. I care about the Starks, the Lannisters, Tyrion, Asha, Dany... more than you can imagine."

It's an honest statement. However, it isn't enough to appease the frustration of those who have been waiting for over a decade.