When will George RR Martin's next book, The Winds of Winter, be released?

Bantam Books has officially denied online rumors about a supposed leaked publication date for The Winds of Winter, indicating it will not be released this year.

Why is The Winds of Winter taking so long to be published?

George RR Martin has stated he is struggling with the writing process for The Winds of Winter and is committed to numerous other projects.

What has George RR Martin said about The Winds of Winter's delay?

Martin has called The Winds of Winter 'the curse of my life' and acknowledged that the book is significantly delayed due to his ongoing writing difficulties and other project commitments.

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George RR Martin Denies Next Game of Thrones Novel Release This Year

15 Apr

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Summary

Bantam Books confirmed online chatter about the novel's release is false.
Martin admitted he is struggling with writing due to other commitments.
The author described The Winds of Winter as 'the curse of my life'.

George RR Martin Denies Next Game of Thrones Novel Release This Year

Fans eagerly awaiting George RR Martin's next novel, The Winds of Winter, will be disappointed as its release this year has been officially denied. Bantam Books, the US publisher of the Song of Ice and Fire series, has refuted online speculation, confirming that rumors about a leaked publication date are false. The author has previously expressed that he is "struggling" with the completion of the book, admitting that the writing process is becoming increasingly difficult.