Jesse Q. Sutanto is a accomplished author who has written books across various genres, including young adult (YA), children's middle grade, and novels for adults. She is best known for her adult novel, "Dial A for Aunties," which has been acquired by Netflix for adaptation.
Sutanto was born in Singapore and grew up in Jakarta, identifying both cities as her homes. She had the privilege to pursue her Masters in Creative Writing at the prestigious University of Oxford, an experience she cherishes. However, she admits that she has yet to find a way to mention this fact without sounding boastful.
Sutanto currently resides in Jakarta on the same street as her parents and numerous interfering aunties. When she is not busy writing, she enjoys baking, playing first-person shooter (FPS) games, and taking care of her two children. Despite her success, she remains humble and approachable, often connecting with her readers through her social media platforms.
Sutanto's published works include adult novels such as "Dial A for Aunties," its sequel "Four Aunties and a Wedding," and "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers." She has also written YA novels like "The Obsession," "The New Girl," and "Well, That Was Unexpected," as well as children's middle grade books such as "Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit" and its sequel "Theo Tan and the Iron Fan."