Born and raised in Brooklyn’s I faced poverty and violence but refused to be defined by them.

At six, my father was incarcerated for 29 years, leaving a deep void. As I grew, I supported my mother through her struggles with mental illness and addiction, often visiting her in hospitals until her passing from COVID in 2020.

Despite the pain, I held onto faith and pursued my dreams. Inspired by Malcolm X and Albert Einstein, I earned two college degrees and published my poetry book, Cellar Door. Writing became my refuge, leading to my debut novel, Little Ghetto Boy—a story of resilience and faith.

Let my journey be a beacon of hope. No matter our battles, we have the power to rise. Believe in yourself—your dreams have no limits.

“Anything worth having and worth holding is never easily obtained but it is always worth pursuing,”

-Eric Watts

While Eric’s books can be found on Barnes & Noble as well as Amazon, you can also purchase them directly from the author. Get your personalized, signed copy!

“Eric Watts speaks softly with kind eyes, but his poetry tells the true story of a little boy whose life in Bedford-Stuyvesant was anything but kind.”

Read the full article at patch.com

New poet Eric Watts opens ‘Cellar Door’ of his past

NEW BOOK, “Inner City Blues” Coming Soon

“Eric Watts speaks softly with kind eyes, but his poetry tells the true story of a little boy whose life in Bedford-Stuyvesant was anything but kind. He drinks red wine, listens to jazz and calls that happiness.”          

—Monica Rozenfeld, Patch