About Julia vee
SHORT BIO
Julia was a trial lawyer in Silicon Valley. She attended UC Berkeley and majored in Asian Studies. She often writes with co-author Ken Bebelle. Their novel Ebony Gate, an Asian-inspired contemporary fantasy, was published by TOR and named a 2023 Golden Poppy Finalist for the Octavia E. Butler award. The trilogy conclusion, Pearl City, released in July of 2025. (60 words)
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Long BIO
Julia Vee loves stories of magic and monsters.
Julia’s academic focus on Asian Studies at U.C Berkeley only deepened her appreciation for the history and lore of that region. Though spent over two decades as a trial lawyer in Silicon Valley, she has always nurtured her creative spark, all the while teaching courses on business and property law as an adjunct faculty member in colleges and law schools.
Outside of the courtroom, her heart beats strongest for the fantastical. She is a graduate of the Viable Paradise residential workshop. She often writes with co-author Ken Bebelle to craft fantasy adventure stories with East Asian elements. Their works include the Seattle Slayers series and the Phoenix Hoard trilogy, beginning with Ebony Gate, which debuted from TOR in July of 2023, with Blood Jade following in July of 2024.
A lifelong fan of comics, Julia met her spouse over a shared love of the medium. She is passionate about rescue dogs, knitting, and soup. Her fandoms include Elfquest, Avatar the Last Airbender, Kate Daniels, the Witcher, and Shang-Chi.
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Contact
Media
Julia is repped by Laurie McLean at Fuse Literary. For foreign rights inquiries and blurb requests, please contact laurie (at) fuseliterary.com
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