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Ova Ceren


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Ova Ceren writes bittersweet tales of heartbreak and magic, often inspired by Turkish and Ottoman folklore.

Blessed (or perhaps cursed) with a mathematical brain, she earned a degree in Computer Science and a master’s that led her into a career in IT, taking her from Türkiye to Britain. After years of wrestling with algorithms in corporate jungles, she finally eloped with a debut novel instead.

Ova now lives in Cambridge, UK, with her husband, son, and a spirited flock of runner ducks.

She is also the creator of the popular Instagram and TikTok channels @excusemyreading.



 


Genres: Fantasy
 
Novels
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Award nominations
2026 Branford Boase Award (longlist) : The Book of Heartbreak


Ova Ceren recommends
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Death and Other Occupational Hazards (2025)
Veronika Dapunt
"A wildly entertaining blend of mystery, humour, and heart. Death as we've never known her - witty, sharp, and unexpectedly relatable. A must-read."

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