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I.A.M. Watson

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May 21

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Children's, Paranormal, Suspense

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R L Stine, Louis Sachar, Stephen King, Avi

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January 2024

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Hailing from a serene, small town, I A M Watson unveils a unique perspective, honed through experiences as a professional hairdresser, librarian, death investigator, nurse, and entrepreneur. In the quiet corners of the library, she crafts stories that transport readers to new worlds and introduce the lifelong love of reading to young minds. As a death investigator and nurse, Watson is intimately familiar with the delicate balance of life and death, infusing her horror narratives with a profound understanding of mortality. Amidst the mysteries and terrors of the living realm, she finds solace in the companionship of her husband Nolan, daughter Artemis, ornery striped cat named Coco, and the galumphing Yuki, her Great Pyrenees. Through her wo ...more

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	Camp Effigy: A Ghost Story (Camp Effigy Series Book 1) by I.A.M. Watson (Goodreads Author), Karina Nechval (illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life of Shadow: A Ghost Story (Camp Effigy Series) by I.A.M. Watson (Goodreads Author), Karina Nechval (illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I.A.M. Watson's Blog: News from Camp Effigy

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Meet Aria, the spirited and natural-born leader of "Camp Effigy: A Ghost Story." At 15, Aria embodies adventure with her distinctive curly red hair, freckles, and hazel eyes. She spends most of her days back home rocking out with noise-cancelling headphones on. Aria's insatiable curiosity leads her fellow campers to explore the grounds of Camp Effigy after dark with her courage and an unyielding s Read more of this blog post »

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Published on April 03, 2024 09:58 • Tags: camp-effigy

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I.A.M. Watson answered Goodreads's question: What’s your advice for aspiring writers? If you can not, I mean if you are able to feel okay avoiding writing, then don't. It's so much work and risk and anxiety. But if you have stories that keep you up at night, then you have to get them out of your head and onto paper. Then you have to s See Full Answer
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