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Any news on Peace Talks
t5reich:
I have a different theory, although the TV show theory is certainly a plausible one. My theory is thus:
George RR Martin contracted an illness at some point in the early 2000s. This illness exhibits none of the symptoms common to most illnesses; there is no vomiting, nausea, headache, muscle soreness, or skin irritation. As far as medical professionals have been able to determine, there is no observable impact on the immune system at all. In fact, there is only one observable symptom: upon publishing a book after contracting said illness, it becomes exponentially more difficult to publish each subsequent book. Since this is a symptom can only be observed in a small percentage of the population (published authors), it is unclear what percentage of the total population has this illness. Further, it is unclear how this was initially contracted, whether it is viral or bacterial in nature, or whether the human body can develop antibodies or in any other way fight off this illness. This illness is communicable through direct contact, although further study has to be done to determine if airborne transmission is possible. What is known is that George RR Martin became a host for the illness and transferred it to Patrick Rothfuss during a chance meeting at a convention in 2010. Patrick Rothfuss then transferred it to Jim Butcher in 2013, this is suspected to have also occurred at a convention, although that hasn't been confirmed. At this point in time, so little is known about this disease that the only real solution is to prevent contracting it. Due to the common demoninator of these cases, it is recommended to avoid conventions or other large gatherings of people who may have been in contact with these three known hosts. If this can't be avoided, wash your hands regularly with a solution of atleast 30% isopropyl alcohol to reduce your risk.
raidem:
I think Jim has spoken to his beta readers why their has been a long delay. From what I've gathered, something was wrong.
I asked a question if it was somehow Jim's head that was impacted (emotions, motivation, etc). In an answer I got from another Forum who is a beta reader, they said it wasn't his head, or something to that effect.
Mira:
--- Quote from: raidem on November 22, 2018, 11:49:23 PM ---I think Jim has spoken to his beta readers why their has been a long delay. From what I've gathered, something was wrong.
I asked a question if it was somehow Jim's head that was impacted (emotions, motivation, etc). In an answer I got from another Forum who is a beta reader, they said it wasn't his head, or something to that effect.
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Understandable, it is hard to keep at one series over a twenty year time frame. Especially when
one has other ideas and wants to write about other things. That is why I think in fairness to himself as well as to us his readers some serious editing needs to be done, and make a wrap. And yes, he does owe it to his fans, he is producing a product that we purchase.. A little different perhaps because the act of creation is involved but not all that different. Yes, he has a lot going on in his life and a lot has happened to him, but that hasn't stopped him from writing, he has started a whole new
series.
raidem:
I agree. He has marketed the product as a 23 book series. There is some expectation on his part that by marketing the series in this way and talking up his series that he will get people hooked for it entirely. Likewise, there is an expectation that I have that I'll be able to read the 23 book series. This requires somewhat timely releases. He chose to do another series. That and life events I'm sure has impacted the production. And, I do hope that a release will be shortly.
Mira:
--- Quote from: raidem on November 23, 2018, 04:07:17 PM ---I agree. He has marketed the product as a 23 book series. There is some expectation on his part that by marketing the series in this way and talking up his series that he will get people hooked for it entirely. Likewise, there is an expectation that I have that I'll be able to read the 23 book series. This requires somewhat timely releases. He chose to do another series. That and life events I'm sure has impacted the production. And, I do hope that a release will be shortly.
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I think we will see Winds of Winter after season 8 concludes.. Martin may have been ill etc, however
he has published a lot of material in the GOT universe plus written scripts for various television shows..
It doesn't matter what Jim originally marketed the Dresden Files to be, that can change.. Martin originally marketed GOT as a three book series.. If he indeed is suffering a road block with Harry, or is just sick of writing the series, then cut it short or hand it off... He is writing a lot of other stuff so not having the time, will, or strength to write isn't apparently the problem.. Throwing the occasional short story crumb our way to string us along isn't fair either..
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