However, because of some programming adjustments, Season 6 of “Game of Thrones” may actually premiere on May on HBO instead of April. As such, the time frame within which the book may be released has been extended by a month up to April. The good news is that October is already over so the release window is now down from November this year to April next year.
Martin has been very secretive about the release date of “The Winds of Winter,” even saying in a recent interview that he has yet to finish the book, which many of his fans believe was not true at all.
The author was quoted as saying that he has yet to finish writing two books, one of which is “The Winds of Winter,” and he still has so much to do. He also admitted that he is such a slow writer that fans get upset because he does not write faster.
In fact, Martin also said that the pressure is now on him to finish the book soon so that it comes out before Season 6 of “Game of Thrones” premieres on HBO.
As of this time, nearly everyone believes that Martin is through writing the sixth book and he is merely playing coy about its exact release date since “The Winds of Winter” shall become the ultimate spoiler to Season 6 of “Game of Thrones” when it airs on HBO in May next year.