Jay Oatway

Here Be Dragons!

Writer and Editor of Short Speculative Fiction and Other Strange Tales

Jay Oatway writes at the collision point of technology and humanity, with stories that reflect the social tensions related to technology's unexpected consequences. He has edited and published in numerous technology and business magazines, and has authored a non-fiction book about digital life.

Explore Jay's Published Works

Delve into a selection of Jay Oatway’s most captivating stories, and reviews. These pieces reflect his unique voice and invite you to challenge your perceptions of technology and humanity.

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Annual Anthology

Jay Oatway is an active member of the Hong Kong Writer’s Circle. He has served as contributing editor for the 2025 short-story anthology, Score, featuring more than 30 Hong Kong-based writers.

His short-story Crash Test is also featured in the anthology.

He has also signed on to be co-editor on the 2026 anthology.

Quarterly Journal

Jay Oatway has joined the Hong Kong Writer’s Circle (HKWC) editorial team for the quarterly publication, The Apostrophe.

Each issue features the top five stories from the HKWC and beyond.

His story The Reminder was featured in the Issue #7 “Action”.

The Greatest Father & Son Podcast About Dungeons & Dragons

Father and son team, Jay and Jack Oatway, bring together two generations of Dungeons and Dragons experience. They discuss fun, offbeat ways to bring more to the table. From how to create characters that challenge expectations, to building a more well-rounded campaign: tune in for fresh perspectives for players and DMs, whether you are new to the game, or are a seasoned veteran.