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The prolonged silence and missed deadlines have fueled intense frustration among loyal fans—many of whom have invested years and significant money into the franchise. In interviews, Martin admits that having 90 million eager fans waiting exerts immense pressure, and the expectation can often be a burden. His honest acknowledgment of the difficulty in writing the book, especially amid various external threats like rising fascism and the chaos of modern life, paints a portrait of a frustrated author caught in an unending struggle.