Renee Denfeld - Booked With Pap #7
In this episode of Booked with Pap, I sit down with author and criminal defense investigator Renee Denfeld to discuss her novel The Talking Bones, a thriller inspired by her work investigating wrongful convictions. Renee shares how growing up in poverty and experiencing homelessness shaped her writing and determination to seek justice. We explore the novel's race to save a man facing execution, the realities of wrongful convictions, and the power of fiction to expose injustice. We also discuss her unconventional writing style, her approach to creating complex characters, and her ability to find hope amid trauma and adversity. Renee offers insight into balancing her investigative career, raising three children, and writing novels that celebrate resilience, compassion, and the pursuit of justice.
