Natasha Bowen

Natasha Bowen is a Nigerian-Welsh writer and teacher. She writes fantasy books for young adults.[1][2] She is best known for her novel Skin of the Sea.[3]

Natasha Bowen
BornCambridge, England
OccupationWriter, teacher
NationalityNigerian
Welsh
EducationBath Spa University
Period 2020–present
GenreFantasy
Notable worksSkin of the Sea
Website
natashabowen.com

Early life and education

Natasha Bowen was born in Cambridge, England, to a Nigerian Yoruba father and a Welsh mother. [4][5] She studied Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. After graduating, she moved to East London, where she became a teacher.[1]

Personal life

Bowen has three children. She lives in the UK with her family.[1]

Career

Bowen's debut novel Skin of the Sea, inspired by her Nigerian heritage, African folklore, Yoruba culture, and her love for mermaids, was published on 2 November 2021 by Random House. She wrote the novel while teaching full-time in a school.[2][4]

The novel follows Simi, a Mami Wata who travels across sea and land in search of the Supreme Creator after breaking a law that threatens the existence of all Mami Wata. The book entered the New York Times[3] and Indie bestseller lists and received several positive reviews from book reviewers.[6][7][8]

Bibliography

References
  1. "Natasha Bowen". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  2. "Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea". We Need Diverse Books. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  3. "SKin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  4. "An Indies Introduce Q&A With Natasha Bowen". American Booksellers Association. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  5. Eddy, Cheryl (26 October 2021). "A Mermaid Tests Her Fate in West African-Inspired Tale Skin of the Sea". Gizmodo. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  6. Paxson, Caitlyn (28 October 2021). "'Skin of the Sea' sends its little mermaid swimming into very different waters". NPR. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  7. "Children's Book Review: Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen". Publishers Weekly. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  8. "SKIN OF THE SEA". Kirkus Reviews. 15 September 2021.
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