Bowen's debut novel
Skin of the Sea, the first book in the
Of Mermaid and Orisa series 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. 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
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