Julie Leong is a Malaysian Chinese American fantasy author and startup exec. She grew up in New Jersey and also lived in Beijing, China for several years. She graduated from Yale University with degrees in Economics and Political Science and currently lives in San Francisco, California with her husband Drew, their rescue pup Kaya, and a magical Meyer lemon tree in the backyard that somehow always has ripe lemons.
**PRAISE FOR TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES** Filled with philosophizing trolls, little magics, and delicious (if lumpy) baked goods, TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES is like one of those lift-you-off-the-ground, ribcage-cracking hugs-dizzyingly delightful, a little painful, and so incredibly therapeutic. Do yourself the great kindness of reading this wrenching, warming, funny, thoughtful, cozy, life-affirming book. I finished it and felt more whole, and I hope you do, too * Jules Arbeaux, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes * A charming tale with a big heart, The Teller of Small Fortunes is sweet without ever turning saccharine, and it tackles serious topics without ever losing its sense of humour. An utterly delightful debut * Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days * As comforting as the scent of freshly baked bread, this is a hug in book form and the perfect comfort read. Set in an endlessly charming world with characters you can't help but love, this is novel is whimsical, cosy perfection and I loved every second of it * Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever * Julie Leong's The Teller of Small Fortunes is such a palate cleanser for crappy days - Leong creates a world resplendent with charm, gentleness, reconciliation and love. So much love! There were many joyous cathartic tears shed. I adored every minute of it and now must read everything Leong writes! Fan for life! * A.Y. Chao, Sunday Times bestselling author of Shanghai Immortal * Tao and her band of charismatic companions (four-legged friends included!) won my heart completely on this deeply endearing and entertaining fantasy road trip. Charming, relatable, and tender, The Teller of Small Fortunes will delight readers looking for their next cozy adventure * Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics * A wonderfully warm, cozy, and immersive fantasy adventure that left me brimming with happiness * Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen *