Robbie,

He released a chapter from the next book recently. Last time he did that the book came out soon after. I'd expect it sometime in 2015.
The story explodes and grows to this point, then will contract as it gets toward the end. The show won't grow as large because getting that many actors would be a problem.
That's why characters are being merged. My guess is you'll like the next book and the show because we are headed for contraction in both soon.

One more long year to wait. Bastards :mad:

Season 4: Best moments
 

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The Watchers on the wall.

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Joffrey's death.

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The Red Viper getting his eyes gouged out.

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Lysa Arryn gets hurled out the Moon Door

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Tyrion revenge and death of Tywin Lannister.

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The rape of Cersei.

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Arya and the Hound. I will miss the humor he brought to the series.

Is he definitely dead?

Hope he shows up again in the next season. The death was offscreen and we all know what that means :winkwink:

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