Rene Denfeld's Blog

The finished book arrived and I'm verklempt. This is such a personal novel for me, inspired by my own experiences as a homeless child. To have Margaret Atwood praise it just leaves me...well, no words for that. I think books are like messages in a bottle. I hope this story of survival, love and magic finds those who need it. You can order it now!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I'm SO excited The Butterfly Girl is coming out in October. And we are having a giveaway! Here's the link if anyone is interested. :)

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

I'm so excited for my new novel, THE BUTTERFLY GIRL, on sale Oct. 1st! A companion novel to THE CHILD FINDER, this is a story about a street girl who believes in butterflies—and Naomi, searching for what may never be found. The story was inspired by my own experiences as a homeless child, the sanctuary I found in the local library, the poetry inside the books—and the real dangers of the streets. I think of it as a real life literary thriller. If you feel called to preorder or add to your list, I'd be honored. I'm so deeply thankful for this community, and all it does for writers.

And...check out this cover! I think it is gorgeous https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

I am so excited that tomorrow is the paperback release of The Child Finder.

I am so lucky, as an author, to have so many supportive readers. I often come here to read what readers have to say about my work. I read every review. When I see the response—over 17K ratings for The Child Finder, with an over 4 star average—I am so grateful.

Thank you, lovely readers. We are all part of the never-ending circle of story, with all its redemptive powers to save and inform us.

The paperback edition of The Child Finder will be available from all the usual places online or in stores!

The Child Finder