Natasha Bowen
Natasha Bowen | |
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Born | Cambridge, England |
Occupation | Writer, teacher |
Nationality | Nigerian Welsh |
Education | Bath Spa University |
Period | 2020–present |
Genre | Fantasy |
Notable works | Skin of the Sea |
Website | |
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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]
Early life and education[]
Natasha Bowen was born in Cambridge, England, to a Nigerian Yoruba father and a Welsh mother. She grew up in Cambridge with little exposure to her Nigerian heritage, with which she would later connect in life and use in writing her novel.[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 is married and 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[]
- Skin of the Sea. (November 2, 2021) Random House
References[]
- ^ a b c "Natasha Bowen". Penguin Random House. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Q&A With Natasha Bowen, Skin of the Sea". We Need Diverse Books. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "SKin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "An Indies Introduce Q&A With Natasha Bowen". American Booksellers Association. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Eddy, Cheryl (26 October 2021). "A Mermaid Tests Her Fate in West African-Inspired Tale Skin of the Sea". Gizmodo. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Paxson, Caitlyn (28 October 2021). "'Skin of the Sea' sends its little mermaid swimming into very different waters". NPR. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Children's Book Review: Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen". Publishers Weekly. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "SKIN OF THE SEA". Kirkus Reviews. 15 September 2021.
- 21st-century British women writers
- 21st-century Nigerian novelists
- 21st-century Welsh novelists
- British fantasy writers
- British writers of young adult literature
- Living people
- Nigerian fantasy writers
- Nigerian novelists
- Nigerian women writers
- Welsh people of Nigerian descent