George RR Martin refuses to discuss 'The Winds of Winter' release date. (Photo : Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
There has been a lot of hype about "Winds of Winter" and its release date for quite sometime. While George RR Martin decided not to discuss the release, he provides updates from time to time to keep the fans' interest going. If recent claims are to be believed, "Winds of Winter" will stray from its ongoing plotline from "A Song of Ice and Fire" and may not have any connection to its prequels.
Despite the claims that the plotline of the upcoming book will deviate from "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, there is no supporting evidence to back these theories. In fact, the speculation has been debunked by several publications. However, the rumor sparked after Martin claimed that he has a lot of material to work with that might be integrated into the sequel.
As far as the release date is concerned, recent reports suggest that the book launch has been pushed back as the author is busy with other projects right now. As fans are eager to know when "Winds of Winter" will finally hit the stands, Martin has stopped addressing date questions to avoid disappointing his fans.
A new interest was sparked recently when Amazon accidently leaked the prospective release date of the much-awaited "Winds of Winter." Even though the rumors have long since been addressed by the publishers, the fans continue to hope that the release is only a few days away, Independent reported.
Meanwhile, "A Song of Ice and Fire" fans who cannot wait any longer for the sixth installment of the series to release can now enjoy an early preview of the book in its digital format. Martin and Apple recently announced their collaboration when they launched interactive "Game of Thrones" book on Apple's iBook. The fans will not only be able to enjoy additional content in the digital edition of these eBooks, they can also read extracts from the "Winds of Winter" that should pacify them for a while, according to a report by The Guardian.
