Jeremy C. Watson is a multifaceted creative based in Belleville, Illinois—an entrepreneur, photographer, self-published author, and spoken word artist.

His debut book, If the World Was Without Color (2019), reached more than 350 homes nationwide through the Just Like Me! Box. Each of his works serves as a tribute to his family, blending heartfelt storytelling with captivating photographic illustrations. His publications are available on leading platforms including Amazon.

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Jeremy’s artistic journey has earned him local recognition, with features on KSDK’s Show Me St. Louis, Fox 2’s Studio STL, and interviews with respected voices such as Dawn Kendrick and Chuck Spearman.

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He recently completed his first stage play, The Poetic Conversations of Ma, and released his sixth poetry collection, The Complicated Reflections of Him, in November 2023. This deeply personal work is accompanied by a reflective journal, The Reflections of Him, aimed at encouraging emotional expression and healing.

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A passionate spoken word performer, Jeremy has graced stages throughout the St. Louis area and beyond. His piece Forever in Love is available on all major streaming platforms. He is the winner of the W.O.W Workshop on Wheels Spoken Word Competition and most recently claimed top honors in the Spoken Word category at the national How Sweet the Sound Gospel Competition.

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Together with his wife, he co-founded By These Hands Designs, a thriving business known for handcrafted wreaths, hardwood furniture & décor, and luxurious body care products. Their entrepreneurial success was recognized with the prestigious Side Hustler Award.