News
George R. R. Martin delayed The Winds of Winter by accidentally killing an important Game of Thrones character
Fans of the popular HBO series Game of Thrones and the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin have been eagerly anticipating news of any new developments in the franchise.
Not long ago, Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series and a friend of Martin, revealed some interesting details about a conversation she had with the author over lunch. In the conversation, Martin shared a problem he has been facing while writing, which has left fans speculating about what this could mean for the future of the franchise.
George R. R. Martin’s conversation with Diana Gabaldon
[SPOILER MAIN] Diana Gabaldon (author of Outlander and friend of GRRM) talking about a conversation they had over lunch and a problem George has while writing.
byu/Too_Real_Dog_Meat inasoiaf
Gabaldon described the conversation in which Martin asked her a striking question about writing.:
“We’re having this conversation, and I was asking him, how’s it going? The newest book?
And he said I’m having all kinds of trouble. He said, you ever killed somebody off that you later realized you knew you needed?
And I said, no, George, that’s never happened to me.
We talked further, and he said, I just painted myself into a corner.”
She continued, empathizing with Martin and explaining how this happens with writers alike:
“And, yeah, I mean, this happens all the time when you write. But, I mean, you have an imagination, you know, this is your escape hat. Well, you know, you paint yourself into the corner. I said, what you do is you get a new bucket of paint, and you paint yourself back out and do the floor behind you.”
🔥🐉 Embark on a riveting journey through Westeros with our Game of Thrones themed games – 🔡Hodordle | 🐲 Flappy Dragon. You can also interact with fans of the show on our Discord group🔥🐉
This, coupled with the fact that Martin has been working on the book since at least 2010, suggests that the complexity and scope of the story may be contributing to the extended timeline. Additionally, Martin has been involved in the development of the prequel shows, with news surfacing that he is also involved in House of the Dragon season 2.
Finally, This diversification of his creative endeavors could potentially be diverting his attention and slowing down the progress of The Winds of Winter. It’s possible that these factors are contributing to the delay of the book, which has left fans eagerly awaiting its release.
If you have any important filming news about House of the Dragon, or if you want to collaborate with us or want to write for us, please drop us a message here.
-
Editorial2 hours ago
Who is Gwayne Hightower? Everything you need to know about House of the Dragon character
-
Lore6 hours ago
Everything we know about Addam of Hull: House of the Dragon Season 2 character explained
-
Media4 days ago
House of the Dragon reveals first official look at Amanda Collin’s Lady Jeyne Arryn
-
General6 days ago
Watch: Dexter Sol Ansell Goes Completely Bald for His Latest Role as Egg in ‘The Hedge Knight’!
-
Media5 days ago
“She’s actually a pretty f*ckin’ cool person”: Even Aegon actor knows why Rhaenyra makes a good ruler in new House of the Dragon promo
-
Interview3 days ago
“It’s not the destination that matters to me”: George R.R. Martin on his “gratuitous” Game of Thrones food scenes
-
Media5 days ago
House of the Dragon: Targaryen Rivalry Takes Flight at CCXP Mexico – Inside Daemon and Aemond’s Epic Showdown
-
Humour4 days ago
“It would hit me right in the genitals”: Fabian Frankel had a rough time filming fight scene with Matt Smith