Hello.

Wera Niyom is a shortened version of my Thai name and means ‘blessing.’ I was primarily raised by my mother and grandmother, who were immigrants from Thailand. My grandmother, who passed away in July 2020, was the one who gave me my Thai name when I was born. She always had dreams of me publishing my work, so I ended up choosing Wera as a way of honoring her memory.

I spent most of my time in the library or bookstore as a kid and started writing when I was eight years old. Books by L.K. Madigan, Kristin Cashore, L.J. Smith, Courtney Cole, and Quinn Loftis inspired me to write my own stories. I got into Asian fantasy after watching so many Asian dramas and reading so many Asian-inspired works. Mythology has always been a passion for me, so I always try to incorporate elements from mythology and folklore into my works.

My favorite authors include Elizabeth Lim, Sue Lynn Tan, Judy I. Lin, L.J. Smith, Quinn Loftis, Liselle Sambury, and Joan He.

My favorites dramas are:

1. Till The End of the Moon

2. You Are My Glory

3. Because of Meeting You

4. Three Lives, Three Worlds: The Pillow Book

5. It’s Okay, That’s Love

6. Pinocchio

7. While You Were Sleeping

8. The Oath of Love

9. The King’s Avatar

10. Goblin

Honorable Mentions include White Snake (the film series) and its sequels, Crash Landing On You, Angel Eyes, Bride of the Century, Put Your Head on my Shoulder, The Love Equations, My ID is Gangnam Beauty and Ashes of Love.

My favorite TV shows are:

1. One Chicago (Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD)

2. Teen Titans (2003)

3. Young Justice (2010)

4. Interior Chinatown

5. Harley Quinn

6. House M.D.

7. Psych

8. My Wife and Kids

9. George Lopez

10. Anything with magical girls

Honorable Mentions include Arcane, La Esclava Blanca, Ahsoka, Judge Steve Harvey, Wednesday, 90 Day Fiance (and the spin-offs), and Once Upon a Time.

My favorite books are:

1. The Night World series by L.J. Smith

2. Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tann

3. Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

4. Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim

5. A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim

6. A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

7. The Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (audiobook)

8. Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee

9. The Grey Wolves Series by Quinn Loftis

10. The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan

Like anyone else, I have my ups and downs. Some days are harder than others. My experiences have made me stronger, but they also allow me to use writing as an outlet for my thoughts and emotions. I keep a well-balanced diet, stick to a strict sleep and medication schedule, exercise at least 2-3 times a week, and remember to have kindness for myself when in the midst of a flare-up. On the days I'm struggling more, I often dedicate my time to rest, playing cozy games like Disney Dreamlight Valley, or catching up on my TBR list.

My mom, brother, husband, and friends also serve as a strong support system. I'm grateful for their love and patience.

If you’ve requested feedback from me and want to show your support, you can send me a donation through patreon. You can also check out my works and leave an honest review on Goodreads or Amazon.