The upcoming novel from world-renowned author George R.R. Martin is still in limbo, and it seems that fans are no longer pleased with the delays on the book's expected launch dates.

Rumor has it that some fans have threatened to boycott the seventh season of "Game of Thrones," the hit television adaptation of Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novel series. As fans know, the TV show is already prepping for its seventh season but Martin has yet to release "The Winds of Winter," the sixth installment from his book series.

"TWOW" was originally supposed to be launched last year before "GoT" Season 6 aired but Martin declared that his book will be delayed. Since then, fans have been expressing their disappointment about it. But now that the TV series' Season 7 will be out next year and it seems that the author is still not ready to launch his sixth novel from the "ASOIF" series, there is more confusion on the side of fans.

If viewers decide to boycott "Game of Thrones" Season 7, there is a big chance book worms will also refuse to get "The Winds of Winter" when it finally hits bookshelves. The television show and the book series are always connected and most fans who watch the show are also those who have collected the first five novels in Martin's series. How will this boycott threat affect the show and the book's sales?

Meanwhile, it is reported that Martin is busy with other things aside from completing "The Winds of Winter." He has been attending conventions over the past months and he also remains quiet about the novel's expected release date. His recent appointments and appearances in various events could further be delaying his work on "TWOW."

For now, fans can grab the anniversary edition of "A Game of Thrones," which, according to Martin on his LiveJournal blog, is on sale in various local bookstores. The hardcover edition may also be purchased from online sellers.

Stay tuned for more updates on the launch of "The Winds of Winter."