I don't see how you can claim that Erikson is focused, while Martin is not... The Icarium and Mappo storyline has not gone anywhere, as far as Bonehunters. Also, the quality of Erikson's writing varies from awful to pretty good. He needs to take the time to perfect and polish his books before releasing. If the plot is focused and concise, I don't see it because it's buried in amateurish writing and poor characterization. Who can tell one Erikson soldier character from another? I had plastic army men with more character than Erikson's soldiers.
I'll take Martin's perfectionism over Erikson any day.
Re: No dancing with dragons this year
I don't see how you can claim that Erikson is focused, while Martin is not... The Icarium and Mappo storyline has not gone anywhere, as far as Bonehunters. Also, the quality of Erikson's writing varies from awful to pretty good. He needs to take the time to perfect and polish his books before releasing. If the plot is focused and concise, I don't see it because it's buried in amateurish writing and poor characterization. Who can tell one Erikson soldier character from another? I had plastic army men with more character than Erikson's soldiers.
I'll take Martin's perfectionism over Erikson any day.