Born and raised in Oregon, Wera Niyom is a fantasy and historical fiction author who started her journey on the largest online writing platform, Wattpad, where she won the 2019 Watty Awards. As an Asian and Black author, Wera’s works predominantly feature WOC protagonists and mythology/folklore from around the world. Outside of writing, she enjoys watching dramas or superhero movies with her husband and younger brother or eating dim sum with her mother.