TheLightning Lord Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 "I have so much work to do, I am way behind on everything" Is it worth reading anything into this comment ? From what I've seen people were hopeful we'd have winds before s6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Mac Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The problem with looking too much into these comments is, we have no idea what "way behind" means in this context. We don't know where George is "supposed" to be at this point, so there's no point in speculating what he means when he says way behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Pounce FTW Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 "I have so much work to do, I am way behind on everything" Is it worth reading anything into this comment ? From what I've seen people were hopeful we'd have winds before s6 I wouldn't stress it too much. He's busy. He has many pages to write. He writes very dense, multi layered, multi nuanced text and that takes a great deal of time. I heard rumors about late this year but it's likely going to be next year or the year after. I found the first comment to that sentence rather hysterical and lol'd. I am way behind on everything, and I have a wedding to attend in Jersey in a few weeks, and worldcon after that... and if truth be told, San Diego has gotten overwhelming in recent years. What kind of lunatic invites GRRM to a wedding?That's bad mojo. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balerion the kitten Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Eh, I'm going to take that as I usually do when people bring up things that could make me doubt an early release. I'm sure it was just a joke, Winds will soon be done.What kind of lunatic invites GRRM to a wedding?That's bad mojo. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:The one who hopes to get him drunk so he can spill some of his plans. That's what I'd do (not actually serious, just making that clear.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon Blackfyre IV Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I think way behind is way behind, if we really dig up actual hidden meanings, plots and clues from his books then just imagine how long it takes him to get everything just rite. George seems to be all over the place lately can't say Iblame him he's famous now and living the life I hope he enjoys every bit of it but I also hope he keeps the books rolling lol . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prop joe's fingernails Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 "I have so much work to do, I am way behind on everything" Is it worth reading anything into this comment ? From what I've seen people were hopeful we'd have winds before s6 he said he is hopeful he'll have it out by then. but it could be said he started being behind a long time ago, presuming he wanted it out sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonCon's Red Beard Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 What kind of lunatic invites GRRM to a wedding?That's bad mojo. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: I feel bad for both parts. First, the guests should be very always awkward around him, like he's about to start shooting everybody... and then, all the jokes he probably has to endure :lol: But yes, we need someone to get him drunk and spoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stags Man Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Now i might just be crazy, or my brain might have "died of waiting" as the Frey's say; but I think "way behind" means he is almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ravenstark Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Now i might just be crazy, or my brain might have "died of waiting" as the Frey's say; but I think "way behind" means he is almost done. For all I know, even if he is finished writing the book, it would still mean that he is behind in the editing, comparing continuity, selecting things that may have to be dropped or sent to a next book. Even if he said "I finished the book today" he would still to edit, correct... and publish. In other words, we aren't getting the book this year even in the most optimist views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Pounce FTW Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Eh, I'm going to take that as I usually do when people bring up things that could make me doubt an early release. I'm sure it was just a joke, Winds will soon be done.The one who hopes to get him drunk so he can spill some of his plans. That's what I'd do (not actually serious, just making that clear.) Actually, that's quite a good strategy. There was a follow up comment to the wedding one which was equally as funny: Re: What kind of lunatic invites GRRM to a wedding?I think it would be worse mojo to NOT invite George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barristan-b Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Maybe he saying that in context to being determined to release it in time for Hugo 2016 eligibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balerion the kitten Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 That post makes me want to slap the next who person who genuinely bitches about his pace (I say genuinely as in, not as a matter of humor). The man's been a tremendous part of nerd fandom his entire life. I think it's a shame now he's prevented from enjoying it because of people breathing down his neck about the book and that he's recognized everywhere cause of that stupid show.Exactly. A lot of book fans seem to think he should spend the majority of his day writing his books, instead of you know, having a life.Like come on, if you had the money he had and all of that you'd want to do stuff with said money and enjoy your successes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Pounce FTW Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 While I believe he wants to enjoy his success, I also think writing these books is daunting. Look at how much we find upon closer scrutiny. It takes a lot of re-writing to get that to work that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idio Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I found the first comment to that sentence rather hysterical and lol'd. What kind of lunatic invites GRRM to a wedding?That's bad mojo. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Guys... I think you know what must be done: WE HAVE TO STOP THIS WEDDING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cas Stark Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Exactly. A lot of book fans seem to think he should spend the majority of his day writing his books, instead of you know, having a life.Like come on, if you had the money he had and all of that you'd want to do stuff with said money and enjoy your successes. He can do whatever he wants, and he has. He also said he intended to finish the series in advance of HBO. He is going to fail there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plectrum Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 A lot of the people I regularly hear complaining actually were introduced to the series by the show, rather than the books. Not that this makes them lesser fans or anything, but being introduced to ASoIaF after 2012 and complaining about GRRM's progress is like hopping into a car at the end of a long road trip and constantly asking "are we there yet?" Eh. If they were caught up enough to read ADWD right after it came out, then they've been waiting for TWOW as long as the rest of us. As far as his comment, he probably is behind on a lot of stuff. He's a true celebrity now and I don't begrudge him a minute of his charmed life. Like everyone else, I'll be really happy when we get a release date on the book, but I'd rather he took his time and wrote a great novel than rush it so he can keep his fan base happy, but give them something subpar in the process. People complain about AFFC and ADWD, but I think they were awesome. Every book has been great so far (though ASOS will always be my favorite), and I'd hate to see him end that streak for expedience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroclasticFlow Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Good news is he will be stopping by his publishers/editors/agents during the first week in August Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Pounce FTW Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Guys... I think you know what must be done: WE HAVE TO STOP THIS WEDDING :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Blackmont Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 ASOIAF readers can be real rays of sunshine. It will come out when it comes out, and not before. I wouldn't read into little things like this, no more than when he said: "Of course, those books are better than the films, as is so often the case" (Paraphrasing) I think it has a deeper meaning, and I am probably wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroclasticFlow Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Which for all we know could be to discuss some minute detail about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms which is coming out in October. Agreed. I really want it to be about the other thing though :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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