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Editorial Reviews and Awards

“A.M. Watson: Infants of the Brush is peppered with my own experiences – triumphs, humiliations, laughter, and tears. Many, many tears. At one point when I realised what would happen next, I stopped writing for six months. I tried to figure out other paths the story could take because I did not want to write the next chapter. I felt responsible for what these children endured 300 years ago. It was, after all, my book. When I returned to the story, I wrote what happened and hated myself for it. Afterward, I wrote the most delightful scenes that arise in the story – life has a way of harmonizing anguish and bliss. "—-> Check it out online <—-

“Peter: A.M. Watson, it was a pleasure to get the opportunity of reading your book “Infants of the Brush: A Chimney Sweep’s Story”. It has been one of my favourite books this year and I absolutely loved the imagery, characters and plot you brought to life of 1720s London. I am delighted that we have the opportunity to conduct this interview to ask more questions about your novels, plans and your writing experience. Many thanks for making the time available to answer these questions.”

Reviewed by Peter Donnelly (Top Reviewer on Amazon, Goodreads, and NetGalley peter@thereadingdesk.com)

“A disturbing but elucidating glimpse into a time and place when, even in a civilized country, poor children’s lives were shockingly undervalued, and their labor exploited. In the author’s skillful hands, though, there is a welcome ray of hope shining through to the conclusion of this haunting saga.” – Chanticleer Reviews  (Read Review)

“A. M. Watson's outstanding, immersive debut portrays the broomers whose hopes hang in the balance. Infants of the Brush is a captivating, emotional story that speaks to the powerful will to survive.” Foreword Clarion Reviews, Clarion Rating 5 out of 5  (Read the Review)

 “The novel is well paced and skillfully plotted with gripping moments of tension…The characters superbly developed, vivid, and realistic...(the)prose is utterly engaging, straightforward, and rhythmic—featuring excellent descriptions of people and places.” Quarter Finalist – BookLife 2018 Score 10 out of 10 (Read the Review)

“Watson's winning novel inspires compassion for these small boys and relief that England's age of forced child labor has passed.” BookLife Prize - 2018, Score 10 out of 10 (Read the Review)

“…This poignant story is well written, readable, and hopeful, offering us a view into another time, authentic in its use of dialect, and well worth the time of readers. A great book. Well done in every way!” Reader’s Favorite, 5 out of 5 Stars  (Read the Review)

“Infants of the Brush: A Chimney Sweep’s Story is a polished, skillfully written book, which is illuminating, riveting and profoundly heart-breaking. A.M. Watson recreates the atmospheric world of 1720s London in a similar style as Charles Dickens.”

“Egan is taken under the mentorship of another boy, Pitt, only 13, but with such an amazing sense of maturity and awareness, that in itself reaffirms how short childhood was for these children. Pitt’s character is wonderfully drawn, as are all 8 boys, the group teeming with a range of personalities and traits that enables interesting and compelling dialogue and interactions. It was a pleasure to meet Pitt. You should meet him as well. His principles, emotional intelligence, craft and capacity to care, shines as an example for us all. The transformation of Egan from a totally bewildered tearful infant to a hard-working yet mindful boy is dramatically yet delicately achieved. The Reading Desk, 5 out of 5 Stars (Read the Review)

“Infants of the Brush is peppered with my own experiences – triumphs, humiliations, laughter, and tears. Many, many tears. At one point when I realised what would happen next, I stopped writing for six months. I tried to figure out other paths the story could take because I did not want to write the next chapter. I felt responsible for what these children endured 300 years ago. It was, after all, my book. When I returned to the story, I wrote what happened and hated myself for it. Afterward, I wrote the most delightful scenes that arise in the story – life has a way of harmonizing anguish and bliss.” The Reading Desk Interview, 12-18-2018 (Read the Review)