'The Winds of Winter' Release Date & Major Spoilers: Sixth 'ASOIAF' Book Still NOT Happening Next Year? GRRM Busy With Other Project?

George RR Martin is the most in-demand writer today. The New Mexican author is among the favorite guests in public conventions and book launching. He is also committed to "Game of Thrones" and "Wild Cards" which further delays "The Winds of Winter." Reports have it that the sixth book of "A Song of Ice and Fire" is still not ready for next year.

There is no doubt that "The Winds of Winter" is the most wanted book today. Every "ASOIAF" fans and most "Game of Thrones" viewers are waiting for the long overdue novel. However, several sources claim that "The Winds of Winter" is still in the works and is unlikely to be out in 2017.

According to N4BB, a recent update of "The Winds of Winter" suggests that the book is not coming out anytime soon. If you notice, the Starks in "Game of Thrones" are popular in their remarkable phrase, "winter is coming." Unfortunately, it might not come as early as fans want it to be.

In fact, the production of "Game of Thrones" Season 7 is delayed and so is the publishing of "The Winds of Winter." According to Ecumenical News, George RR Martin is busy with other projects that is why he can't deliver "The Winds of Winter" on time. Aside from editing "Wild Cards," attending public conventions, working on "Game of Thrones," he also teases about a "GoT" prequel.

The "The Winds of Winter" author teases that he has thousands of pages before the events in "Game of Thrones." This announcement stirs another concern to fans who have been waiting for the sixth "ASOIAF" book for five years and counting. However, George RR Martin is quick to explain that "TWOW" and the last season of "GoT" is his priority.

"The Winds of Winter" is expected to arrive in 2017 but one should still take this t report with a grain of salt. It is best to wait for George RR Martin's announcement to spare yourself from another disappointment concerning the book's release date.

When do you think will "The Winds of Winter" arrive? Are you still hoping to see the next "A Song of Ice and Fire" book in the bookshelves next year? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.