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The reason some authors say such things is.. Asharak Send a noteboard - 28/03/2011 09:33:01 AM
because they don’t think they are going to die. Back in `96 Robert Jordan was 48, had no health issues at all, and had already written and published 7 WOT books. Logically he had no reason to think he wouldn’t be able to finish the series long before retirement age. It’s really sad that he died 11 years after, but he certainly did a heck of a job to make certain his series would be finished, he obviously left massive amounts of detailed notes.

I think GRRM is closer to Stephen King and his Dark Tower books. King couldn’t prepare any notes in case he died, because he goes on a journey of discovery himself when he writes, and never had a clue where that journey would take him. Its nothing malicious about it, it’s just how writing works for him.

Back in the day I was really afraid I would never learn what happened to Jon Snow and Tyrion, but it doesn’t really bother me any more. I haven’t known for 11 years now, that’s a huge chunk of life, and I have gotten used to the idea of not knowing.
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A Dance With Dragons - 22/03/2011 11:43:01 PM 2562 Views
See, I disagree. - 23/03/2011 01:05:59 AM 1684 Views
Also, I think we all know GRRM has more interest than just writing - 23/03/2011 05:06:34 AM 1568 Views
I would agree with you, but... - 24/03/2011 06:59:14 AM 1483 Views
If that is true... - 24/03/2011 09:57:13 AM 1407 Views
... - 23/03/2011 01:17:57 AM 1558 Views
Yeah but, come on, 6 years? And 5 years for the book before that? *NM* - 23/03/2011 05:05:01 AM 714 Views
Yes that is longer than most... - 23/03/2011 08:31:57 PM 1458 Views
Many, many.. - 24/03/2011 09:58:28 AM 1619 Views
The way I see it ... - 23/03/2011 03:59:35 AM 1567 Views
If people are upset with him, don't buy the book. - 23/03/2011 07:52:02 AM 1447 Views
Re: If people are upset with him, don't buy the book. - 23/03/2011 01:22:09 PM 1364 Views
Do you guys literally have nothing else to read? - 24/03/2011 06:40:51 AM 1322 Views
do you realize how little time is spent on whining and bitching? - 24/03/2011 10:06:16 AM 1356 Views
Well, you're spending time on it right now. *NM* - 25/03/2011 03:35:10 AM 715 Views
Some is not necessarily a lot. Open a logic textbook. *NM* - 25/03/2011 12:18:38 PM 756 Views
Re: Do you guys literally have nothing else to read? - 24/03/2011 03:58:11 PM 1446 Views
Personally, I completely forgot about the series... - 25/03/2011 03:46:58 AM 1362 Views
Re: Personally, I completely forgot about the series... - 25/03/2011 12:22:07 PM 1401 Views
No, that's not his attitude. - 24/03/2011 11:53:55 PM 1358 Views
The reason some authors say such things is.. - 28/03/2011 09:33:01 AM 1429 Views
yeah - 24/03/2011 10:02:38 AM 1418 Views
Re: - 25/03/2011 03:55:58 AM 1382 Views
accidental double click >< *NM* - 24/03/2011 10:02:39 AM 755 Views
*complain* - 23/03/2011 10:19:33 PM 1480 Views
*sigh* - 24/03/2011 10:11:29 AM 1819 Views
Re: *sigh* - 24/03/2011 01:56:51 PM 1505 Views
Well - 24/03/2011 02:44:00 PM 1432 Views
Re: Well - 25/03/2011 12:17:08 AM 1431 Views
apparently you cant read... - 25/03/2011 12:37:51 AM 1479 Views
Seriously? You don't know how Jordan's illness manifested itself? - 25/03/2011 02:19:23 AM 1509 Views
I'm glad you mentioned LotR - 25/03/2011 03:21:46 AM 1397 Views
Can we please stop making baseless comparisons to Lord of the Rings? Thanks. - 25/03/2011 06:22:50 AM 1408 Views
And can we try to strive for accuracy in what we are saying? Thanks. - 25/03/2011 08:24:51 AM 1441 Views
He still went to work, bucko. - 25/03/2011 06:57:26 PM 1283 Views
Question - 25/03/2011 09:00:08 PM 1402 Views
You, uh, just started arguing my position. - 26/03/2011 10:55:19 AM 1257 Views
Are you seriously that naive? - 25/03/2011 01:07:39 PM 1562 Views
Re: Are you seriously that naive? - 25/03/2011 10:59:27 PM 1329 Views
Re: Well - 25/03/2011 05:08:25 AM 1583 Views
Re: Well - 25/03/2011 01:11:20 PM 1647 Views
Re: *complain* - 24/03/2011 04:01:39 PM 1343 Views
I think you're right, and I also think it doesn't matter - 24/03/2011 12:37:35 AM 1302 Views
i agree, however... - 24/03/2011 10:12:52 AM 1389 Views
I agree with some of that. - 24/03/2011 01:12:10 AM 1432 Views
I don't care at all after so long a wait, but I do love watching the fanboys scramble to defend him. *NM* - 24/03/2011 01:20:15 AM 790 Views
^^^ This ^^^ *NM* - 26/03/2011 11:32:40 AM 781 Views
He's lazy and selfish and has every right to be *NM* - 24/03/2011 02:18:14 AM 762 Views
Your complaints would find more resonance if he hadn't announced a publication date yet. - 24/03/2011 01:55:01 PM 1244 Views
I think you bring up a good point - 24/03/2011 03:35:34 PM 1368 Views
Re: A Dance With Dragons - 24/03/2011 02:06:48 PM 1452 Views
Re: A Dance With Dragons - 24/03/2011 03:08:27 PM 1366 Views
But Sanderson's book was a mess. *NM* - 24/03/2011 09:35:56 PM 698 Views
Was it really? Which one was this? *NM* - 25/03/2011 03:40:58 AM 775 Views
ToM. Still was better than what Jordan was writing, though. - 25/03/2011 06:21:49 AM 1168 Views
Interesting. - 27/03/2011 11:32:39 PM 1400 Views
I enjoyed them too! They were just a mess structurally. - 29/03/2011 01:54:57 AM 1378 Views
In some places, yeah. - 29/03/2011 04:17:38 AM 1858 Views
I thought it was pretty damn good, personally. *NM* - 25/03/2011 05:13:25 AM 815 Views
I enjoyed it a lot more than I enjoyed any of Jordan's recent books. - 25/03/2011 06:20:47 AM 1440 Views
I enjoyed it immensely as well, but im still torn - 25/03/2011 03:07:59 PM 1379 Views
I'm torn too. - 27/03/2011 11:34:35 PM 1554 Views
Re: A Dance With Dragons - 25/03/2011 05:19:01 AM 1485 Views
This thread is becoming vaguely ridiculous. - 25/03/2011 01:31:40 PM 1463 Views
These threads are always ridiculous. I'm both astounded & not at all surprised that there's another - 25/03/2011 06:39:34 PM 1339 Views
EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE! - 25/03/2011 08:28:10 PM 1307 Views
I love threads like these. *NM* - 26/03/2011 10:53:38 AM 582 Views
Are you familiar with Minecraft? - 25/03/2011 07:05:56 PM 1354 Views
Whoops. - 26/03/2011 09:25:28 PM 1315 Views
What is this I don't even. - 27/03/2011 08:03:59 AM 1190 Views
Jaysus, it's not like he's maliciously holding back the book on you - 25/03/2011 03:46:00 PM 1354 Views
Re: Jaysus, it's not like he's maliciously holding back the book on you - 25/03/2011 04:31:31 PM 1544 Views
Re: Your math up above - 25/03/2011 04:45:23 PM 1357 Views
If you redo it ... - 25/03/2011 04:57:29 PM 1366 Views
Re: Your math up above - 26/03/2011 02:43:03 PM 1521 Views
That was gentle ribbing, not ad hom. Calm down. - 26/03/2011 04:22:24 PM 1287 Views
I used a smiley and everything! - 26/03/2011 04:52:48 PM 1499 Views
That's a great line. - 26/03/2011 07:01:42 PM 1274 Views
Re: That was gentle ribbing, not ad hom. Calm down. - 26/03/2011 05:09:19 PM 1469 Views
When you see people like Nate, Tash, or Rebekah, you don't have to worry. - 26/03/2011 06:59:01 PM 1311 Views
I see that I need to work on my reputation. - 28/03/2011 05:49:30 PM 1389 Views
Perhaps it is the same as one does not speak ill of fairies or elves. - 28/03/2011 11:22:17 PM 1354 Views
YEAH YOU'RE A TERRIBLE ADMIN - 29/03/2011 01:58:41 AM 1309 Views
A very wise man once informed people that George R. R. Martin is not their bitch. - 26/03/2011 09:26:15 PM 1388 Views
How very true. *NM* - 26/03/2011 10:19:59 PM 706 Views

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