An Unfiltered Account of the Inner Workings of the Female Mind

A journey of poignant beauty into the life of a complex young woman

Miami, FL – WEBWIRE – Monday, April 2, 2018

Twenty-year-old Anwyn Jones faces with increasing trepidation the need to transition from college graduate to a bona fide member of the work force. She yearns for independence but, ill-equipped to survive alone, she accepts the protection of an ex-boyfriend, Bennett. Her chosen camouflage is initially effective, but for how long can a chameleon defend itself from future struggles by camouflaging?

The situation becomes intolerable and Anwyn is forced to admit that the challenges and changes in her life must be of her own making. With a keen understanding of her own insecurities, Anwyn is forced to fend for herself.

“The Reluctant Chameleon” is a masterly study of a young woman’s precarious position in a society dominated by men.

Pearl Watkins’ stunning first novel will be displayed on April 10-12, 2018 in London, UK for 2018 London Book Fair New Title Showcase.

“The Reluctant Chameleon”
Written by Pearl Watkins
Published by PublishAmerica (now America Star Books)
Published Date: February 18, 2013
Paperback: $1.40

About the Author
Pearl Watkins was raised in Wales, has lived and worked in France and Germany, Marin County California, and Portland Oregon. Her work has appeared in Denali, magazine, Plante’s Review of Books, Portlandia Review, The Oregonian newspaper, Blue Stocking, and the international literary journal Talus and Scree. She now lives in south-east Arizona. The Reluctant Chameleon is her first novel.

Heartbreaking and studded with sly humor and razor-sharp insights, “The Reluctant Chameleon” is a classic coming-of-age novel.

Awards/Reviews (Max. 150 characters):
“Full of subtleties.” - Alfred Alvarez
“A stunning new voice, at once agonizingly personal and undeniably universal.” - Patricia Kurz “Anyone who came of age in the late 1960s and 70s will instantly recognize the social conditions that had to be negotiated while attempting to make sense of life.” - Ann Thurber “Most women (and many men) will identify with the struggles of Anwyn as she tries to understand who she is and what her role in the world might be.” - Cathy Clifton “Guys, if you want to know what women are really thinking when you are in bed with them, read this book.” - Paul Ferguson