Martin promises to end 'A Song of Ice and Fire'
Game of Thrones, one of the most popular shows on television, is based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin. While the show will air its last season in April'19, as we reported, Martin has assured the readers that he will provide them with a closure in the form of the final two books remaining in the series.
The epic fantasy series has two books to be completed
The epic fantasy series has two books to be completed, The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring. Notably, they were announced long back by the 70-year-old author but have not yet been completed. However, on his personal blog, while promoting the spin-off book on Targaryen history, titled Fire and Blood, he promised to finish the A Song of Ice and Fire saga.
Martin thanks his fans for staying by his side
Addressing his fans, Martin said he's aware of the demand Winds of Winter commands and thanked them for their support, promising to deliver. Although it might not "be tomorrow or next week", but "you'll get the end of A Song of Ice and Fire," Martin asserts. He ended his note asking fans to "enjoy the read," while he retreated to his "fortress of solitude".
Martin's words are encouraging, but fans are understandably concerned
Although Martin's words are encouraging, fans are understandably concerned. It's been 8 years since the last book, and the aging author still has another novel to tackle after Winds of Winter, which is why some fans have lost hope. This was compounded by Martin's self-admission of writing difficulties due to the pressure of trying to match the immense expectations of fans from the series.
Winter isn't the only thing that's coming, remarks Martin
While fans wait for the long overdue books, they can look forward to Game Of Thrones' final season. Apart from that, a spin-off is also in the works that Martin has dubbed The Long Night. There are "a couple more shows still being scripted and few other cool things in the works as well. Winter isn't the only thing that's coming," he added.
