TZEYI KOAY
About
Tzeyi Koay (🔊 Zee-Kway) is a Chinese-Malaysian, Australian-based lawyer turned fantasy writer, with a history as varied as the worlds she creates. She grew up in a kampung—a small Malaysian village—surrounded by the stories and traditions that would later inspire her work.
Tzeyi studied Psychology and Politics & International Relations at the University of Melbourne, initially training to be a psychologist before earning her Juris Doctor. After a chapter in law, she now fully dedicates herself to teaching, writing, and nurturing her ever-growing collection of books.
Her stories are inspired by Chinese culture and mythology, as well as by her family’s practice of Chinese folk religion—a blend of Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian teachings. Tzeyi’s work delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit, drawing on her heritage to create worlds that feel both unique and universal.
You can find her on Instagram and TikTok under @tzeyikoay. She is represented by the wonderful Naomi Davis of BookEnds Literary Agency.
ROUND TABLE MENTOR
Tzeyi is a dedicated mentor for the Round Table Mentor (RTM) program, a not-for-profit international writing initiative focused on empowering emerging writers on their journey towards publication. RTM is committed to fostering diversity and equity, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity for people from marginalised communities, including People of Colour and individuals with disabilities.
Applications for the 2024–25 cohort are open from 1–15 December 2024, with selected mentees announced on 1 February 2025.
A CURSE CARVED IN INK
#bisexual #lovetriangle #sapphic #chinesemythology #horromance #romantasy #possession #bilingual
THE GIRL WHO CHASED HER SHADOW
#spiritedaway #cat #familiar #mystery #cozy #chinesemythology #souls #fate #romantasy #surreal
IGNITE THE DAWN
#enemiestolovers #slowburn #grumpyxsunshine #mythology #epicfantasy #forbiddenlove #secondworld
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