I remember years ago when I got into the series and wamted to read the books, but I decided to not start reading them until they were finished to make sure I didn't have to wait. Now I'm glad I didn't waste my time on a series that will never be finished.

Also I've heard george refused to use technology more advanced than an old shitty pc without internet, and he also refused to make any sort of backups, and that he spilled coffe on it and lost years of progress.