Dawn Reno Langley
DAWN RENO LANGLEY is a writer, theater critic, mosaic artist, and educator, who has devoted her life to giving a voice to social justice issues. Her first article, published at the tender age of 9, questioned the likelihood of an attack on U.S. soil during the Cuban missile crisis, and she likes to say that’s when her predilection toward writing about sensitive topics began.
Her books range from nonfiction works on art and antiques to children’s books, as well as novels that examine socially-relevant issues like environmental issues in her novels The Silver Dolphin and The Mourning Parade. Whether it’s fighting for Asian elephants or spreading the word about civil rights issues or educating collectors about the value of Native American art, she writes about the topics that are close to her heart.
Her new novel, The Mourning Parade, is dedicated to her mother’s memory. When Langley was growing up, her mother collected trinkets in the shape of elephants, constantly reminding her family that an elephant with an upraised trunk was lucky. She also knew about pachyderms’ social structure, a fact that Langley remembered when she visited Thailand several years ago with a friend. A visit to an elephant sanctuary there incited a love for the elephant kingdom in Langley, and she now dedicates her time to spreading the word about the many wonderful sanctuaries throughout the world that spend untold hours and energy protecting the largest mammal on earth.
As a Fulbright scholar, Langley spent time at various universities in Pakistan and still works closely with several through their PhD mentoring programs. In both her PhD and MFA studies, she researched journals and how writers use them, leading her to develop a series of journals designed for writers and readers (The Writer’s Hand Journals).
But her role as grandmother is the one she considers most important and gratifying in her life. When she spends time with her grandson or with her many step-grandchildren, she feels more fulfilled than at any other time, and it is for those children that she continues spreading the word about community and global issues that will affect families for many years to come.
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“I considered it a blessing the morning I met Dawn. I immediately felt at ease discussing the complex issues that were presenting themselves in my writing project. Dawn is an outstanding, accomplished and impeccable writer. The real depth and uniqueness for me reveals itself in Dawn’s ability to gently and with permission coach a journey which leads the author/writer to find lost pieces of themselves. Dawn is a gift.”
Kathryn Vecchio Russell
Vecchio Consulting Group, and memoir writer
“Dawn Reno Langley is a sincere and humble teacher/editor. She is like a personal bodyguard who stands by your side and pushes you gently to complete a task. She listens, learns and understands your personality. With me, she quickly noticed a gentle push doesn’t always work, so a swift kick sometimes does the trick! My book, when completed, will be that much more polished with the skills and the direction of my amazing editor, I’m sure!”
Shelly Devlin
Award-winning hair artist and memoir writer
“Dawn has been very helpful to me in my writing endeavors. Her suggestions and comments have helped tighten my prose and answer all necessary questions related to plot. She’s always available, whether for coffee and meetings or via text messages or phone calls. I can count on her.”
Jafar Ali
Novelist
“Rewired Creatives was exactly what I needed to improve my manuscript dramatically. My editor, Dawn, provided me with a careful and critical reading that not only highlighted mechanical and grammatical errors, but also faulty reasoning, weak organization, and other challenges particular to my writing tendencies. She helped me transform my work into something I felt confident about submitting. I absolutely will be using Rewired Creatives again!”
Christine M
Novelist and essayist