Daphne Watson

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Daphne M Watson is a Chicago-based writer, editor, and producer who crafts love stories rooted in humanity, heart, and hard-won hope. Her work champions authentic representation, spotlighting characters who confront society’s most complex challenges while forging meaningful connections. She holds an MA in Digital Communication & Media Arts and uses her expertise in media and cultural discourse at a nonprofit solutions journalism organization that uplifts the voices of systems-impacted individuals. Her debut novel, PLUS ONE, launches a series that centers older BIPOC protagonists discovering love—often for the first time—with tenderness, humor, and unapologetic.

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Plus One

By Daphne Watson

Set in the warmth and vibrance of Puerto Rico, PLUS ONE delivers an emotionally rich love story about mid-life, second chances, chosen family, and the courage to want.

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