Uncovering the truth
despite the consequences.

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About Lydia

Lydia L. Watts is a new storyteller to the genre of fiction.  As a political junkie, she has parlayed her vast experience into inescapable page turners that border on the line of crazy. She is now working on her third novel in a series of plausible, political fiction. She lives in Hyde Park, one of Chicago’s historic communities and spends her days working on police and civilian oversight efforts.

About One Man's Action

COMING SOON!

“You know son,” as he would affectionately refer to the young men idly standing. “Jesus Christ was a gang leader too. He traveled 12 deep. Of course, he didn’t sell dope,” he would say as his perfect white teeth glistened like stars against his blue-black skin. “Instead, Jesus offered hope. And like you, he was willing to sacrifice his life. But his sacrifice was for our sins. Imagine, a man like you being born in the slums, like here in Inglewood Park Manor and becoming King of all kings!”

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The Patterns and Practices of Dream Makers

November 8, 2018

Last night I went to see my friend Christiana and her band, Something Special play.  It was her album release party and it was fantastic!  She’s always been a percussionist but somehow she found time to learn how to play the bass guitar.  As long as I have known her, she talked about this moment in time and last night, she pulled it off.  I watched for three hours straight and every time I felt the funk, my body responded.  I should mentioned, I love…