If you're a fan of Game of Thrones, you've probably heard the phrase "Winter is coming." That usually refers to the threat of the White Walkers, but it could also refer to the long, long wait for The Winds of Winter. The next book in George R.R.

Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, which serves as the basis for Game of Thrones, has been afflicted with multiple delays and rumors about its release date. Martin provided an update on The Winds of Winter in January, and one key sentence sticks out: