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Writer George RR Martin hopes that the next volume of the epic “a Song of ice and fire”, which filmed TV series “Game of thrones”, will be completed in 2021 — the end of the pandemic coronavirus infection. He stated this on Tuesday, June 23, in his blog.

According to the author, in the period of social distancing, he spends time in the house in the mountains. Martin noted that in his work on the book there is a “steady progress”.

He also said that at first I was upset due that the result COVID-19 was thwarted by his visit to New Zealand on Congress writers, but now he was even glad, as he can focus on work.

“I can always visit New Zealand next year when, I hope, will be done with the “Winds of winter”, and COVID-19″, — stated in the message of Martin.

last year, Martin has promised to finish the novel “Winds of winter”, which should be the penultimate of the series “a Song of ice and fire”, until July 2020. Since the release of the latest book “Dance with dragons” has been eight years.

In October 2019, HBO announced plans to make a TV series, which will be a prequel to “Game of thrones”. The new series will tell the story of the dynasty of house Targaryen.