> that's calling him out precisely for his mistake - not admitting his irresponsibility
By deciding that him taking time writing his book and not living as a hermit is "a mistake" and "irresponsible" you — and others in your situation — are very much calling him your bitch.
> Can you think of any other author who's done this?
> And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins.
No, there is not.
> If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes.
That doesn't make a lick of sense, the author could fucking be hit by a bus tomorrow and you as a reader would be left in the cold just the same, except without the ability to find shit to bitch about.
Here's an idea if you don't like waiting and the risk that includes: only read finished series. There, you're done, the advice is free and have a nice day.
By deciding that him taking time writing his book and not living as a hermit is "a mistake" and "irresponsible" you — and others in your situation — are very much calling him your bitch.
> Can you think of any other author who's done this?
Erm... yeah? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Jordan
Here's a second one for the same price: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Knuth
And a third one because why not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazushi_Hagiwara
> something that GRRM not only hasn't revealed
At this point, does GRRM even have deadlines?
> And whatever Gaiman or Martin say, there is a (at least weak) contract between author and reader that the writer will finish a series that he begins.
No, there is not.
> If the author does not want to make that contract, then he is free to write a stand-alone novel, and then write sequels as he likes.
That doesn't make a lick of sense, the author could fucking be hit by a bus tomorrow and you as a reader would be left in the cold just the same, except without the ability to find shit to bitch about.
Here's an idea if you don't like waiting and the risk that includes: only read finished series. There, you're done, the advice is free and have a nice day.