Sarah Rees Brennan: How my cancer treatment inspired my new book — and my 'villain era'

Sarah Rees Brennan became blind in one eye as a child and underwent treatment for stage four cancer in adulthood. The YA author has now written her first adult novel. Her experiences have shaped the narrative

Author Sarah Rees Brennan at her home in Dublin's city centre. Pictures: Gareth Chaney

Make no mistake: self-professed “childless cat lady,” Sarah Rees Brennan has already left an indelible mark on society, and she’s just getting started.

The New York Times best-selling author was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2016 and now mentors women with cancer.