About Chris Watson

The Pretender

Go Away, I’m Pretending Write

Just kidding.

The first real story I wrote might have been in second grade when, inspired by the Adam West/Burt Ward edition of Batman and my school supplies, I penned the immortal phrase, “Holy erasers, Batman! The Penguin stole the Empire Pencil Box!”

It’s all been downhill since then. 

In the years since, I channeled that odd streak of creativity into writing stories for corporate and non-profit organizations, for community groups and charities operating in developing countries, and for and with my daughter (eventually we’ll finish telling the tales of Fetch and Zoomie, two cats who just might have superpowers).

Along the way, I’ve crewed on tall ships, gone spelunking by candlelight, had buffalo wander through my campsite, and gone diving (at a safe distance) with at least one shark and a bunch of barracuda (I don’t recommend that last one for the faint of heart), hung out with wild ponies, launched a writing podcast, and taught my daughter how to boogie board.

Now, I’ve been working on stories for myself, completing my first real novel (we shan’t speak of the sci-fi epic I wrote freshman year of college…), planning three sequels, and simultaneously working on a series of short stories and a novel-length murder mystery taking place on the gorgeous Maine coast.

So let’s put pen to paper and get writing. I hope to hear from you.