In the Spotlight

“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.”
— Monica Rozenfeld, Patch.com

Eric’s story continues to resonate with readers and listeners alike.

From poetry that pulls no punches to novels that stir the soul, his work has been featured in news outlets and community conversations across New York and beyond.

Read the full article — Patch.com: “New poet Eric Watts opens ‘Cellar Door’ of his past”

Coming Soon: Little Ghetto Boy

Eric’s long-awaited novel, Little Ghetto Boy, is set to launch this summer.
This gripping debut explores his real-life journey growing up in Brooklyn during the crack epidemic of the 1980s and ’90s. Told with raw honesty and unshakable faith, it’s a story of pain, resilience, and the fight to rise above impossible odds.

Stay tuned for launch dates, signing events, and preorder details.