Rene Denfeld regularly speaks on justice and trauma-related issues, and works as a freelance consultant both in justice work and writing. 

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Her speaking engagements include large nonprofit events such as Break the Silence events in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, fundraisers such as the Community for Affordable Housing, and campus wide events. She is a dynamic and touching speaker who speaks from experience on issues including exonerations, trauma and healing. She has appeared on many podcasts, including This is Actually Happening.  

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"Rene Denfeld is one of those magical developmental editors that can help writers harness their gorgeous language and storytelling imagination into a cohesive, page-turning plot."

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                    — Laura Stanfill, publisher for Forest Avenue Press