I also read your comment in a manner that seems to be much harsher than you intended it. I think that perhaps my perception was influenced by the sheer mass of vitriol towards GRRM that I’ve seen from some fans over the last decade or so. It always makes me sad, because I can imagine that if I were in his position, the pressure and the hate would just make me spiral all the more.

I appreciate you leaving this comment to clarify your position. It sounds like you’re not one of those assholeish types.