Eliza Chan, Sunday Times bestseller Dr Rachel Knightley’s guest at the Writers’ Gym is speculative fiction author, Eliza Chan. Eliza is a Scottish-born speculative fiction author who writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and reclaiming the dragon lady. Her debut fantasy novel FATHOMFOLK, published in 2024, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Set in a semi-submerged city, revolution is brewing between the humans and the sea folk who live in its waters. TIDEBORN completed the duology in 2025. Her next novel, HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS, a historical fantasy set in mid-Opium War era Hong Kong, is forthcoming in July 2026. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards and has featured in various magazine and anthologies including The Secret Romantic’s Book of Magic and The Best of British Fantasy. She has been a medical school drop-out, a kilt shop assistant, an English teacher and a speech and language therapist, but currently spends her time collecting weapons, crafting, watching animation and trying to eat her way around the entire world. She lives in Manchester with her family and dragon collection. Instagram: @elizachanwrites Website: www.elizachan.co.uk Representation: Alex Cochran of Greyhound Literary If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

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