Julie Leong is a USA Today and Sunday Times internationally bestselling author known for her cozy and cozy-adjacent fantasy novels. Her debut, "The Teller of Small Fortunes," was published in November 2024 by Ace/Berkley in the US, Hodderscape in the UK, and Heyne in Germany, with translations planned in multiple languages. The novel explores themes of identity and belonging through a whimsical, heartwarming lens.
Born to Malaysian Chinese immigrants, Leong spent her childhood in suburban New Jersey and later lived in Beijing as a teenager. These formative experiences of cultural duality deeply influence her writing. She holds degrees in Economics and Political Science from Yale University, blending analytical precision with imaginative storytelling. Her narratives often center on marginalized characters navigating worlds that question where—and with whom—they truly belong.
Based in San Francisco, Leong lives with her husband and their rescue dog, Kaya. When not crafting stories, she indulges in spreadsheet organization and culinary experiments. Her work has garnered international acclaim, positioning her as a rising voice in fantasy literature.