[Fiction, Novel]

A native of Philadelphia, Renée taught Spanish and French to students in the city’s public school system before embarking upon a writing career. Her short story, “At the Beauty Parlor,” won first place in a literary contest sponsored by Labyrinth Newspaper. Leave of Absence, Renée’s first novel, was published in 2005. Her subsequent four novels (Breaking Jaie, RE:Building Sasha, The Butterfly Moments, and The Rules) were released between 2007 and 2014. Renée remains committed to writing artistic prose about vibrant multi-ethnic characters, timely social themes, and relationships that involve intrigue and sometimes mystery. Always grateful for her readers’ interest and loyalty, Renée appreciates receiving feedback regarding her fiction.