Channon Marie Watkins was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned a bachelors degree in English Literary Studies from Columbia College in South Carolina, where she ...view moreChannon Marie Watkins was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned a bachelors degree in English Literary Studies from Columbia College in South Carolina, where she attributes her writing and analyzation skills. Raised as an only child, Watkins was always encouraged to use her imagination during playtime. As she got older, she became an avid reader, then writing soon followed. Picture Perfect is Watkinss first novel.view less