Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Julie Leong

Join Us for a Virtual Conversation with Julie Leong Author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce a special virtual event, “Book Banter with Julie Leong,” where we’ll dive into her acclaimed debut novel, The Teller of Small Fortunes. This intimate discussion will explore the book’s enchanting themes, Julie’s creative process, and her thoughts on storytelling and fate.

About the Event

During the live conversation, host Rayna Nielsen will chat with Julie Leong about the inspiration behind The Teller of Small Fortunes, a beautifully crafted novel that weaves themes of destiny, loss, and hope through the eyes of a mysterious fortune-teller. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Julie during an interactive Q&A session, making this event a must-attend for book lovers and aspiring writers alike.

How to Tune In

This event is free to the public. No registration required—simply join the live stream on YouTube at the scheduled time by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/@Book_Banter/streams

Set a reminder now so you don’t miss out on this special literary conversation!

About Julie Leong

Julie Leong is a Malaysian Chinese American fantasy author and corporate strategist who split her childhood across suburban New Jersey and Beijing, China. Her debut novel The Teller of Small Fortunes, a cozy fantasy about an immigrant fortune-teller, comes out on Nov 5 from Ace/Berkley and Hodderscape. Julie graduated from Yale University with degrees in Economics and Political Science and currently lives in San Francisco with her husband Drew, their cockapoo Kaya, and a magical lemon tree in the backyard that somehow always has ripe lemons. When she’s not writing, she enjoys making unnecessary spreadsheets and flambéing things. Find her online at julieleong.com or on Instagram at @JulieLeongBooks.

About Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is a podcast and live event series featuring insightful conversations with authors about their latest books. Through interviews and discussions, the series aims to connect readers with the stories they love in new and engaging ways.

About Rayna Nielsen

Rayna Nielsen is a writer, career indie bookseller, and creator/host of the event series Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen. With years of experience in the indie book world, she is passionate about storytelling and fostering literary communities, Rayna connects with authors, readers, and industry experts, creating a space for meaningful conversations. Away from Book Banter, Rayna enjoys exploring the world, reading, and brainstorming ideas for her next creative project. She is currently the Event Specialist at Blue Cypress Books in New Orleans, LA and working on her first novella.