Anıl Kalay is a fantasy author who has been building worlds in his imagination since childhood. The foundation for his debut series, The Halley Effect, was first laid during his university years. After years of postponement, he has now committed himself to writing full-time. To hone his craft, he has earned Creative Writing certificates from Wesleyan University and IIENSTITU (Istanbul Business Institute).

He has also expanded his knowledge through MOOC programs offered by leading universities, completing courses such as Magic in the Middle Ages (Universitat de Barcelona), Greek and Roman Mythology (University of Pennsylvania), and Feminism and Social Justice (University of California, Santa Cruz). These studies, along with his lifelong passion for storytelling, continue to enrich his narrative voice and worldbuilding.