Phil Bowne

Phil studied English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Gloucestershire. While studying, he published short stories in literary magazines and anthologies in the UK, US, Canada and Germany. After graduating, Phil spent time in Europe and the US, working and volunteering in various roles and settings: repairing boats at Lake Como, housekeeping at a mountain lodge in California and working with charity Care4Calais in the former Calais 'jungle' refugee camp.

Cows Can't Jump is Phil's debut novel, which he worked on while managing a bar in London. Phil now works as a writer for The Wombles, a children's entertainment brand.