George R.R. Martin is reportedly rushing his schedule to be able to fit the "Winds of Winter" release date before "Game of Thrones" season 6 arrives.
With only one episode left for season 5, the highly acclaimed author must be very busy with his novel. Apparently, Martin has refused to pen the script for season 6 to focus on "Winds of Winter."
According to an exclusive report by Entertainment Weekly, "The bestselling author once again will not contribute a script to HBO's "Game of Thrones" as the production preps for next season. The Thrones author previously penned an episode for seasons 1-4, then opted out of writing for the current fifth season. "
The 66-year-old writer-producer told Entertainment Weekly in an earlier interview that he's looking into releasing "Winds of Winter" before "Game of Thrones" season 6 airs.
"I wish it was out now. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic about how quickly I can finish," he explained. But I canceled two convention appearances, I'm turning down a lot more interviews-anything I can do to clear my decks and get this done."
The author confessed that he "put it [Winds of Winter] aside for six months," instead of setting up a time table for its release date.
"I was so into it. I was pushing so hard that I was writing very well. I should have just gone on from there, because I was so into it and it was moving so fast then."
"But I didn't because I had to switch gears into the editing phase and then the book tour. The iron does cool off, for me especially."
While fans are anxiously waiting for the official announcement of "Winds of Winter" release date, there are already ongoing speculations as what readers should expect in the novel.
Since George R.R. Martin is keeping mum about the novel's plot, Tech Times tried to put out some interesting plots from previous "Game of Thrones" novels that would be answered in "Winds of Winter" come its release date.
According to the publication, the upcoming novel could finally shed light to Jon Snow's demise. Or is he really dead already?
"To many in the Night's Watch, Jon is seen as breaking his vows, as he has allied the brotherhood with the Wildlings and asks Wildling and black brother alike to help him take back Winterfell from Ramsay Bolton," the publication noted. "Shortly after announcing his intentions, Jon is ambushed by his brothers-in-arms, who appear to be crying as they stab him, as they whisper "For the Watch."
Jon's chapter ends with him falling unconscious from multiple stab wounds. Does that mean the 998th Lord Commander of the Night's Watch is dead, slain by his own men? Hard to say for sure. Some fans speculate Jon's body may be beyond saving, but that Jon will "warg" his mind into Ghost, his direwolf companion. It certainly seems like a possibility, but we will have to wait until The Winds of Winter releases (or Game of Thrones season six) to find out."
Together with Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen also met her end, but it was in "A Dance With Dragons." Daeny was poisoined in the said novel, however the culprit has yet to be identified. Also it's not also clear if Khaleesi has really been killed and according to the publication "Winds of Winter" would most likely shed light to the event.
"When Dany later re-opens the Meereen fighting pits, she is nearly poisoned to death, saved only by Strong Belwas' passion for spiced locusts.
The locusts, it turns out, were laced with poison. But poisoned by who? Barristan Selmy and other Dany supporters believe Hizdahr to be the culprit. After all, his motif seems clear. With Dany dead (or flying away atop a dragon) Hizdahr becomes a king without a queen and the default ruler of Meereen. It remains to be seen, however, if Hizdahr actually committed the crime or is simply a puppet in some larger game."
George R.R. Martin announced that the he will be making the official announcement to "Winds of Winter" release date on his blog to avoid false reporting.
