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Natasha Bowen
Writer

Natasha Bowen

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Writing the West African-inspired fantasy Skin of the Sea.

Skin of the Sea · Soul of the Deep

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Birthplace
Cambridge

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Natasha Bowen

Natasha Bowen is a Nigerian-Welsh author of young-adult fantasy. Her debut draws on Yoruba traditions and Mami Wata stories.

Early life

Education

Grew up in Cambridge and studied creative writing at Bath Spa University.

Career

  1. After university

    Teaching

    Became a teacher in East London.

  2. 2021

    Debut novel

    Published Skin of the Sea while working as a teacher.

Selected work

Skin of the Sea

Introduces the mermaid Simi in a story drawing on West African traditions.

Soul of the Deep

Continues the fantasy series.

Beyond work

Writing life

Combined writing her debut with full-time classroom teaching.

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