George rr martin new book

The eagerly awaited news!

George R.R. Martin, the renowned author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, has been working on a new book for some time now. While there's no official release date yet, here's what we know:

The Winds of Winter

Martin has been writing the long-awaited sixth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, titled The Winds of Winter. The book is expected to continue the story of the surviving characters from the previous book, A Dance with Dragons.

In a 2020 interview, Martin mentioned that he was making progress on the book, but he didn't provide a specific timeline for its completion. He's known for taking his time to ensure the quality of his work, so fans are likely to have to wait a bit longer.

Fire & Blood

In 2018, Martin released Fire & Blood, a companion book to the A Song of Ice and Fire series. The book is a historical account of the Targaryen dynasty, covering the events leading up to the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war that ravaged Westeros. While not a direct sequel to the main series, Fire & Blood provides valuable background information and sets the stage for the events of The Winds of Winter.

Other projects

Martin has also been working on other projects, including:

  1. The House of the Dragon: A prequel series to Game of Thrones, set 300 years before the events of the main series. The show is currently in production and is expected to premiere on HBO in 2022.
  2. Fevre Dream: A re-release of Martin's 1982 horror novel, which has been updated with new material and illustrations.

While we wait for The Winds of Winter, fans can continue to speculate about the plot twists and character arcs that will unfold in the next installment of the series.