It's been 14 years since the last book came out. George RR Martin has worked on tons of other projects besides finishing his book series. Lastly he does appear to be the picture of perfect health. I also question if he'll finish the next book, let alone the final one. There's technically two remaining...

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/george-rr-martin-says-will-never-finish-book-game-thrones-series-rcna209979

> The 77-year-old author voiced frustration on his official blog about skeptical fans of his "A Song of Ice and Fire" series.

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Unfortunately, I've lost any confidence that he will finish the story.

In a span of 17 years, Tolkien wrote the entirety of The Lord of the Rings, writing his early drafts by hand, during a world war and paper rationing, all while raising his kids and fulfilling his duties as a professor.

Martin, in the age of computers, and living off his HBO royalties can't finish one book in almost the same length of time.