In the world of high fantasy, there are few things more mythical than a firm deadline for George RR Martin. For over a decade, fans have kept a weary vigil for The Winds of Winter, the penultimate chapter of the A Song of Ice and Fire saga.
Yet, while the 77-year-old author's current struggle with his manuscript has become the stuff of internet legend, it turns out that his complicated relationship with the clock is a lifelong affliction. In a recent interview, Martin confessed that the book is now roughly 13 years late, admitting he often feels like the project has become the 'curse' of his life.
