Author George R. R. Martin, creator of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones, has revealed he is struggling with depression.
In his first message to fans in six months, the 77-year-old writer shared on his personal blog that the past year has been difficult for him. He stated that many events took place, though not all of them were positive.
Martin admitted that he faced nightmares, lost friends, and struggled with sadness and depression. He added that the worst might still be ahead, noting that he considers old age to be a dubious pleasure.
Delays on The Winds of Winter
The author previously answered questions about the release timeline for his book The Winds of Winter, a work he has been creating since 2014. Martin emphasized that he has always had problems with deadlines.
