The next 'Game of Thrones' book may be released next year
"The Winds of Winter" is the sixth book in the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, and fans have been hoping for a 2016 publishing date. The last book, "A Dance with Dragons," was released over four years ago on July 12, 2011.
Alejo Cuervo is an editor for Gigamesh, the publishing company that translates Martin's books into Spanish. "Game of Thrones" fan sites believe he is a very reliable source for information on the "The Winds of Winter." Fan site Watchers on the Wall cites Cuervo as knowing Martin "personally."
The radio interview was conducted in Spanish, and news first began circulating about Cuervo's statement through Spanish news site Fantifica. Watchers on the Wall writer Dame Pasty translated the interview:
Radio Host: The sixth book will be?
Cuervo: It is expected next year
Radio Host: In English, but in Spanish when will it be?
Cuervo: We have been promised the manuscript in advance of the release in English which we will translate, there won't be a big difference.
Radio Host: But you are equally sure it will be next year?
Cuervo: Well, let's see, confident…but a meteor could fall.
Now that HBO's television adaptation has almost completely surpassed the written material, fans have been anticipating "The Winds of Winter" may be released around the time of the show's coming sixth season, expected next spring.
In light of this news, fans are more anxious than ever for a confirmed publish date.