This is the official TNP pool about the release date for the next book of the Song and Ice and Fire series, Winds of Winter. Place your bets!
I heard this as well. The first will likely be the first of the year and the second in 2016.mcmasterdonia:Apparently he was considering splitting the last book into two books. That man can't make up his mind.
You are optimistic, I meant that I would be surprised if book 6 comes BEFORE 2018 xDr3naissanc3r:Well, if we're talking about 3 books, and going by his track record so far, I think 2018 for conclusion of the series sounds very optimistic .