Bozena Helena Mazur-Nowak

Early Life and Emigration

Bożena Helena Mazur-Nowak was born in Opole, Poland. In 2004, she relocated to the United Kingdom, where she currently resides.

Literary Career

She made her literary debut in 1985 in the Polish magazine Radar. Writing in both Polish and English, her poetry and short stories have been featured in international anthologies and literary journals across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. In addition to her original writing, she actively works as a translator and editor, translating both her own works and poetry by other authors.

Selected Publications

• nad brzegiem rzeki zwanej życiem (2011)
• bilet do stacji Szczęście (2012)
• Kormorany powrócą (2015)
• Przerwane życie (2016)
• Domek nad strumykiem (2017)
• My Life’s Footprints (2019)

Memberships and Recognitions

She is a member of the Union of Polish Writers Abroad (ZPPnO), the Academy of American Poets, and the International Polish Association (IPPA) in London. Over her career, she has received several honors, including the Poet Gratitude Award (USA, 2014) and recognition from the Maria Konopnicka Organic Work Award committee for her contributions to Polish culture (2015).