S. J. Clarke was born in London. Her global career spans the technology and art worlds, being both an author and successful entrepreneur. She was on the executive leadership teams of the world’s largest financial technology companies - FIS and IHS Markit (now part of S&P Global) - and has worked in the UK, America and Europe. In 2011, she moved to Singapore.   

A former advisor to the board of the Substation, Singapore, she has curated conferences and exhibitions in contemporary Asian arts. In 2014, she received the La Salle Incubator Fund Award.

On its release in November 2023, RINGSIDE GAMBLE instantly hit the #1 spot for in Asian Literature and best selling books in Singapore for fantasy, combat sports and young adult literature.  

Clarke holds Master’s degrees from the University of Barcelona (Finance and Commerce), University of London (Modern Asian Art Histories) and a B.A. (Hons.) majoring in Economics and Politics.