This feels like we'll need an eighth book, and GRRM is being very cagy re committing to finish in seven. Discussion of the title of the book to be added between Winter and Spring to commence at any time. Yes, GRRM says he has to finish latest Dunk and Egg work, finish clean up on Blackwater script, finish Elio and Linda's compendium book, outline the next Wild Cards book and do several tours before starting active writing on WoW in early 2012. This actually seems like a smart move - he needs some time away from the story to remain fresh. Rob