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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 36 MIN

Rebecca Yarros on ‘Onyx Storm,’ Writing Through Chronic Illness, and Navigating Fame

from Open Book with Jenna · host Rebecca Yarros, jenna bush hager

Rebecca Yarros is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels including ‘Fourth Wing,’ ‘Iron Flame’ and ‘Onyx Storm.’  Her latest and highly anticipated novel ‘Onyx Storm’ is the fastest selling adult novel in twenty years and sold 2.7 million copies in its first week. Rebecca sat down with Jenna Bush Hager to chat about how she drew on her experience with chronic illness and life in a military family to write “Fourth Wing,” and her process to plot out five books in the series. She opens up about balancing fame with motherhood, how readers have resonated with her books  and why becoming an author was the dream she always had but never knew was possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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