Meet the Authors

Born in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa. At an early age, Towsen enjoyed creative writing and the performing arts. As the years matured, Towsen found himself studying and working in the field of Marketing. Obtaining a Marketing certification from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 2018 and in 2019 then pursuing a Master of Business and Administration (MBA) certification and graduating with a distinction from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Working alongside his co-author and life long friend, Mr. Craig S. Palmer. The duo have been a creative force since 2006 when their passion for music collided and a band was formed. Towsen’s and Palmer’s passions lead to creating vibrant lyrics which in turn secured them a record deal with a U.S based record label. In 2013, Towsen made the decision to step down from the band, yet the two remained close and worked on numerous other projects over the coming years. Currently, working together to create and publish their first novel.

Eager to establish himself as an up and coming author. Towsen’s dedication to the craft is evident in his meticulous approach to character development and plot construction. He draws from years of trying to understand true crime investigations and motives of the criminal mind. His ability to evoke tension and provoke thought has earned him a growing audience eager to explore the darker facets of human nature.

With a rich background rooted in the world of creative expression, cultivated through years of experience in his career. Towsen brings a unique narrative sensibility to his writing. His undeniable enthusiasm for storytelling fuels his ability to craft immersive, atmospheric worlds that draw readers in and hold their attention. Drawing inspiration from the nuances of everyday life, he has a talent for turning ordinary moments into powerful, emotionally resonant stories. His work often explores deeper themes and ideas, leaving a lasting impression that stays with readers long after they’ve turned the final page.

Now residing in a town east of Johannesburg, South Africa. Sean Towsen invites readers from across the globe to join him on a journey through the shadows of the psyche, promising tales that are as unsettling as they are unforgettable.

After his Primary school years in Kwazulu Natal, his family relocated to the Gauteng province in 1996, to a town just outside of Johannesburg. After High school, Craig’s thirst for knowledge and drive to establish a meaningful career path and help others, led him to further his studies at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), whereby he majored in Law and Psychology. Even as an undergraduate student, Craig had a fascination with peoples’ minds, with very specific interest in Criminal Law and Psychopathology.

After obtaining his undergraduate university degree, Craig made the decision to complete his postgraduate studies in Psychology, moving forward with his Honors and Masters degrees at the University of Pretoria (TUKS). Aside from his career in the field of psychology, and interest in crime, Craig is also the co-founder of a long-standing metal band, which is currently signed to a USA-based record label. After graduating from university in 2013, Craig was able to devote more time and energy into his passion, oftentimes obsession for music. Aside from his main band, Craig also has a music side project, which he launched in more recent years. He is also an avid music collector.

Craig started out as – and continues to be – the sole drummer and primary lyricist for both of his bands, the longer standing and primary one of which he formed over fifteen years ago with the co-author and lead author of their upcoming debut novel – Sean Towsen. Though a first-time author, Craig injects into their first novel, his first-hand knowledge of psychology and over twelve years’ experience as a practising psychologist, contributing to him becoming an emerging voice in the psychological crime thriller genre.

Hexadecagon: A City on its Knees will be their first piece of work as novelists and new authors, however, it is certainly not the first time this duo are working and writing together on a creative level, nor is it Craig’s first time writing and completing a professional product of the written word:

As a postgraduate student at university, Craig naturally gravitated towards narrative theory and narrative therapy; concepts such as ‘identity’, ‘characters’ and ‘scripts’ only furthered his interest and passion in the written word and for the mental health sector. In fact, submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for his Masters degree (Cum Laude), Craig’s mini-dissertation was entitled ‘Caught between Christianity and the hard rock: A narrative study.’

Today, Craig stands and remains an extremely driven individual – in his career, as a family man and as a musician. And now, in his early 40’s, with writing ingrained in his blood, one can be sure that the hunger which Craig experiences in all other facets of his life will undoubtedly be at the helm for him once again as he begins to forge a new passion and possible second career path, a pen in one hand and a blank piece of paper in front of him.