I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness: A Novel

I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness is a thought-provoking, deeply personal, and darkly comedic novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and identity in an epoch of collapse.

With unflinching honesty and raw emotion, Watkins delves into the depths of her own experiences as a mother, wife, and writer to create a narrative that is both deeply relatable and wildly original. As the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the Mojave Desert, she confronts the ghosts of her past and grapples with the weight of her own expectations.

Through her unflinching gaze, Watkins exposes the fragility of our social constructs and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the darkest of challenges. With its bold, tender, and often hilarious prose, I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness is a work of profound insight and beauty that will resonate with readers long after they finish the final page.

It is a testament to Watkins' mastery as a writer and her unwavering commitment to exploring the complexities of the human experience.