Just finished all the Game of Thrones books ...

[basildonbond]

and feel bereft ...

How long until the next one??????????

I neeeeed to know what's happnening to all the characters (yes, yes I know they're not real, but I've been living with them all for the last few weeks)

[PollyPlummer]

Didn't he write one of the books in a short period of time ?
I know there has been huge gaps between some, but I thought I read somewhere there was only 3ish years between one of them. So there could be hope.
Hopefully the series will motivate him, saying that I would rather have a book up to the same standard as the others, than him rushing because he feels he has to.

[iismum]

It seems to have got a lot slower as he went on and the books became more intricate. The most recent one was by far the worst. Maybe he'll pull it together - I really hope so!

[PollyPlummer]

Have you read any of the sample chapters ?
I haven't yet, might give in to temptation soon though.

[PollyPlummer]

Oberyn Martell has been cast for next years series. He doesn't look at all how I imagined him, maybe he will look the part when he has got a widows peak.

[Thurlow]

Hmm, I always pictured Oberyn to be a bit smoother, if that makes sense. But then he is supposed to be in his 40s I think. He could work. I'll trust them, as the only casting out of every character I am not sure on is Ramsey Bolton, and that's some good going.

[PollyPlummer]

Yes, that makes perfect sense.
Like you say thought they have done a brilliant job so far.
I am sure once he is in Dornish dress he will look fantastic. I love the red viper, so really hope he does him justice.