George RR Martin reassures fans he is still working on The Winds Of Winter

He said that being hounded by fans about his latest book was “wearisome”.

George RR Martin reassures fans he is still working on The Winds Of Winter (Liam McBurney/PA)

George RR Martin has reassured fans that he is still working on his long-anticipated book The Winds Of Winter – part of the hugely popular Game Of Thrones series.

The US writer said the world of Westeros, where the books are set, is his “number one priority” and would remain so “until the story is told.”