George R.R. Martin has written extensively about his struggles to finish The Winds of Winter, but what he hasn’t said enough about is how frustrated he is with some fans’ behavior. In a recent update on his blog, Martin revealed that he’s had enough of people jokingly implying that he’s not passionate about the book.
Martin, who is also working on an animated adaptation of Howard Waldrop’s novella A Dozen Tough Jobs, expressed his frustration with fans who only care about Winds of Winter. He clarified that while he does care deeply about the world and characters he created in A Song of Ice and Fire, he feels that his other projects are being overshadowed by anticipation for the book.
However, Martin assures fans that he’s still passionate about The Winds of Winter and Westeros as a whole. He even expressed his love for the novella adaptation and hopes to do justice to Howard Waldrop’s work.
Martin has become known for his candidness on his blog, often sharing updates on Winds of Winter progress and addressing fan concerns. Despite facing criticism over the book’s delay, he remains committed to finishing the novel on his own terms, without pressure from fans or publishers.
With his typical straightforwardness, Martin is reminding fans that they can’t stop him from completing his projects, including Winds of Winter. When the book finally arrives, it’s likely that more projects will be announced, and Martin is ready to take on the next challenge.
Source: https://gizmodo.com/george-r-r-martin-winds-of-winter-haters-game-of-thrones-2000608435