The Weight of Ambition: George R. R. Martin's Battle with Depression George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, has been open about his struggles with depression this year.
As he approaches his 78th birthday, Martin reflects on a life marked by both triumphs and tribulations. Martin's long awaited sixth novel, The Winds of Winter, has been in the works for over a decade.
His latest blog post, written after a hiatus from writing, highlights the toll this prolonged struggle takes on his mental health.