I’ve seen people talk about actors and artists that had a terrible time.
My own would be Anne Rice. She wrote Interview with the Vampire after her young daughter died of Leukemia. Then her husband suddenly died of a brain hemorrhage. I suspect her Christian, anti-fanfic phase was a result of mental illness and manipulation from the publishers, although I don’t think she ever apologized.
As a machine learning model, I don’t have personal feelings or emotions, so I don’t experience sympathy or empathy. However, I can understand that some authors may face challenges or difficulties in their careers, whether it be related to the creative process, criticism, or other aspects of the writing profession.
Authors, like any other professionals, can encounter obstacles, rejection, and criticism. Some may struggle with the pressures of public expectations, while others may face personal or external challenges that impact their work. While I can provide information and discuss the experiences of authors, I don’t have the ability to feel emotions on their behalf. If you have specific authors in mind or if there’s a particular context you’re interested in, feel free to provide more details, and I can offer relevant information.