'The Winds Of Winter' Release Date, News & Update: George R.R. Martin To Stop After 6th 'ASOIF?' 'Game Of Thrones' Series To Complete Saga?

"Game Of Thrones" series fans would be sorely disappointed if "The Winds Of Winter" is the last book of "A Song Of Ice and Fire" and George R.R. Martin stops after the sixth "ASOIF" as a report poses. "Game Of Thrones" series fans had been counting on George R.R. Martin, "The Winds Of Winter" and "A Dream Of Spring" to go deeper into the Stark and Targaryen lore.

'The Winds Of Winter' To Be The Last Book?

Delay on "The Winds Of Winter" book launch prompted Bustle to pose the question of the sixth "ASOIF" as the last instalment by George R.R. Martin. Bustle cites concerns that George R.R. Martin may be limited by health and age to complete "The Winds Of Winter" and "A Song Of Ice And Fire" as whole.

However, the media outlet assures fans that "The Winds Of Winter" is not the end and George R.R. Martin is bent on delivering "A Dream Of Spring." Bustle highlights that George R.R. Martin is determined to complete both "The Winds Of Winter" and the saga of "A Song Of Ice And Fire."

George R.R. Martin's Expectations For 'A Song Of Ice And Fire'

The Guardian reports that George R.R. Martin is highly offended by suggestions that "The Winds Of Winter" and "A Dream Of Spring" will be affected by his age and health. Entertainment Weekly reports that George R.R. Martin is somewhat considering taking "A Song Of Ice And Fire" to more books, a good news to "Game Of Thrones" series fans.

According to George R.R. Martin, if he stops being firm about ending with "A Dream Of Spring" fans will be assured of more than "The Winds Of Winter." George R.R. Martin may write more "ASOIF" instalments after "The Winds Of Winter" and "A Dream Of Spring."

Bustle reports that "A Song Of Ice and Fire" was initially designed as a trilogy by George R.R. Martin with "The Winds Of Winter" as the series title. However, George R.R. Martin developed a richer lore and launched the saga of "A Song Of Ice and Fire," which now awaits "The Winds Of Winter."

Translation plans reported in a separate Parent Herald article indicates that George R.R. Martin may plan "The Winds Of Winter" book launch prior to the "Game Of Thrones" Season 7 premiere. If so, George R.R. Martin will gift "ASOIF" fans with strong recap of "The Winds Of Winter" before jumping into "Game Of Thrones" Season 7 in April or May 2017.