Natasha Bowen

Natasha Bowen is a Nigerian-Welsh writer and teacher. She writes fantasy books for young adults. She is best known for her New York Times Bestselling novel Skin of the Sea.

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

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