Charissa Ong Tse Ying

Charissa Ong is a bestselling author, publisher and technology professional whose work bridges literature and innovation. Founder of Penwings Publishing, she has sold more than 60,000 books internationally while championing Asian authors and elevating local talent for global audiences. Her debut poetry collection, Midnight Monologues, became a number-one bestseller and an International Book Awards finalist. In 2025, she expanded into science fiction with Pseudo Immortals, a US bestselling novel informed by her experience across gaming, generative AI, financial technology, medical technology and cryptocurrency, bringing technical fluency and authenticity to contemporary fiction. She is also a creative manager at PlayStation Malaysia, where she drives innovation across branding, UX and community education.