While George R.R. Martin is still keeping mum about "Winds of Winter" release date, there are speculations claiming that the award-winning novelist is actually pressured to rushing the book following the death of Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones."
His latest opus is rumored to hit shelves in celebration of the holiday this year. And while it's not confirmed R.R. Martin previously told Entertainment Weekly that he is looking into releasing "Winds of Winter" before "Game of Thrones" season 6 hits HBO.
"I wish it was out now. Maybe I'm being overly optimistic about how quickly I can finish. 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," he said.
If not coming late this year, it's most likely that "Winds of Winter" release date will be set earlier next year since iDigital Times reported that that "Game of Thrones" season 6 will air in April 2016.
"If Game of Thrones Season 6 starts in April, then Winds of Winter should be coming out in March at the latest," it said. "If we are expecting to see a release in March, then we can expect to hear an announcement from Martin about the completion of the book around December of this year, four months before the possible release date."
Earning 24 Emmy nominations, George R.R. Martin could not hide his excitement and appreciation for the people who supported "Game of Thrones."
"The 24 nominations garnered by GAME OF THRONES is not only the highest number of any show this year, but among the highest ever received by a single series for a single season in the entire history of television. (For numbers geeks, the record remains 27, garnered by NYPD BLUE in 1994)," he wrote.
Adding, "Before we do too many cartwheels, it would be wise to remember that GAME OF THRONES also led the Emmy nominations last year, with 19 nods, only to get skunked on the night of the televised awards."
Knowing how big of a hit "Game of Thrones" is, it's understandable the George R.R. Martin is indeed feeling the pressure to release "Winds of Winter," most importantly now that fans are clamoring to hear news about Jon Snow's tragic death.
Could Jon Snow still be alive? If he's indeed dead, will he still be revived?
Those are the question most fans are now asking. And if George R.R. Martin is indeed going to launch "Winds of Winter" prior to "Game of Thrones" season 6, questions about Jon Snow's death will finally be answered.
"Game of Thrones" director Jack Bender's statement in Reddit AMA where he claimed that he already read the draft to "Winds of Winter" immediately sparked rumors that the novel nearing its release date.
The director simply said , "Yes," when asked if he read the novel.
