Women In Horror Month Cinema Crazed Interview March 2024

I’m a bit of a scatterbrain and forgot to share this sooner. On March 15, 2024, Cinema Crazed published an interview with me. I talk about the release of my upcoming debut novel, Chisel the Bone, due out on July 23rd, the re-release of my debut novella, The Bone Cutters, a recent anthology I appear in called Dethfest Confessions: The Devil’s Playlist, and much more.

Here is the link:

Horror Author Renee S. DeCamillis Interview [Women in Horror Month 2024] – Cinema Crazed (cinema-crazed.com)

Chisel the Bone: My next book is coming soon!

Here is the cover reveal and publication announcement for my next book. This will be my first full-length published novel.

Chisel the Bone is coming out on July 23, 2024, through Encyclopocalypse Publications (Link: https://www.encyclopocalypse.com/). It is the sequel to my novella, The Bone Cutters, but it is written as a standalone novel.

The cover art is by Christy Aldridge of Grim Poppy Design (Links: https://www.facebook.com/Christyheartsnerds & https://www.facebook.com/people/Grim-Poppy-Design/100092319914457/). She was an absolute dream to work with, as is Encyclopocalypse and my editor, Sean Duregger (Link: https://www.facebook.com/sean.duregger).

Here is the back and front book images, including back cover synopsis:

There is also going to be a special hard cover edition for both The Bone Cutters and Chisel the Bone.

Stay tuned for the book launch event announcement, as well as live readings, reviews, interviews, and podcast appearances. Until then, stay weird.

The Bone Cutters Rerelease Now Available: Free eBook with Paperback Purchase

**Now Available: the re-release of The Bone Cutters, my debut novella now with Encyclopocalypse Publications. (Link: https://www.encyclopocalypse.com/product/the-bone-cutters/375?fbclid=IwAR17-um4UaL_4V2jrBPzTf5GLmvGVXZXjOS2swgMEplkO1vqf5xTRGd1TFs )

***All orders will immediately receive a FREE copy of the eBook when ordered through the publisher.**

They wear their scars with pride, while Dory tries desperately to hide her own. No matter what she does to cover her wounds, they can still smell her bleed, and they want in—down to the bones.

Dory wakes up in the padded room of a psychiatric hospital with no recollection of how she wound up there. She soon finds out she’s been Blue-Papered—involuntarily committed. She gets sent to the wrong counseling group and discovers a whole new world of psychiatric patients she’d never known existed. At first, she just thinks they’re cutters, all marked by similar scars, but then she finds out those scars are from carving into their own bodies to satisfy their bone-crazy addiction. When they find out Dory’s never tapped into her bones, she becomes their target.

Frightened for her life, she desperately tries to prove to the psych. hospital staff she’s not delusional about these patients wanting to cut her open and get to her bones. The staff doesn’t believe her. They all think she’s crazy. Dory ends up on the run and fighting for her life, trying to avoid getting “dusted” by The Bone Cutters.

“Razor sharp…grabs hold from the get go, and drags the reader through a surreal experience that evokes One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, if written by Clive Barker. A recommended novella.”—Monster Librarian

“It’s actually refreshing to be able to enjoy a book so much that you were miffed when it was over. As the debut novella from Renee S. DeCamillis it’s a fantastic beginning to what could prove to be a career to watch.” –Ginger Nuts of Horror

“I immediately fell in love with Dory, the writing style, the story. This is a terribly heart-wrenching story with a bit of a haunted house/ghost vibe where you’re also being chased by a bunch of crazy people who want to devour your bones. I didn’t want to put this book down.”—Kendall Reviews

“This story grabbed me by the throat and squeezed harder and harder with each chapter… Relentless, aggressive…I love this story; everything about it is perfect. Everything. Pure insanity. 5/5 Duster Skulls.” –5-Star Amazon and Goodreads Review by Brad Tierney

“A raw and gripping portrayal of panic and anxiety from the very start. It was chaotic, messy, stressful, suspenseful, and didn’t allow a pause to catch your breath.” –4-Star Amazon Review

“What a fresh idea for the world of horror. I’m beyond impressed with how engrossed this little novella made me. Brilliant read.” – 4-Star Goodreads Review

“This psychological thriller/bizarro mashup really worked for me. It keeps you on your toes guessing how unreliable the narrator really might or might not be up until the very end. I had a great time with it and Renee S. DeCamillis is definitely on my radar now. 4 stars” – Stephanie Manning (Goodreads Review)

“Renee S. DeCamillis’ strength as an author sits squarely on her ability to create and maintain well-rounded characters. Even incidental characters appear real and fitting to the environment she has created. The hospital feels equally descriptively stable, and even though the story unfolds in a slightly surreal manner it never ‘jumps the shark’ in its portrayal of such a place.” – Al Preece, Neverwhere Book Reviews

My next appearance: Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival Sat., Oct. 14, 2023

10-13-2023

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be selling and signing books at the annual Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival from 10:00-4:30 on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Haverhill, MA.

There will be about 60 horror authors and publishers at this annual event, as well as panel discussions on various topics in horror. Plus–IT’S FREE!

*Come on out and buy some books and meet the authors!

New Story Release: “Beauty Shimmers Before Darkness Falls” in Horrors of the Deep Anthology

10-12-2023

My newest story “Beauty Shimmers Before Darkness Falls” released on Thursday, October 12, 2023 in this gorgeous anthology, Horrors of the Deep, from the new Rogue Owl Press.

My story is about an elite sex-trafficking ring, revenge, and sea monsters.

Copies are available at most book retailers.

Purchase Links:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CJK11BBC

All other bookstores: https://books2read.com/horrorsofthedeep

Rogue Owl Press store: https://www.rogueowlpress.com/store

Halloween Reading Event Oct. 6, 2023 @7 PM

Oct. 4, 2023

Come on out and get spooky with the Horror Writers of Maine!

Come on out Friday night from 7-9 PM to hear some creepy, spooky stories to help get you into the Halloween spirit. (This event is for mature audiences.)

Six members from the Horror Writers of Maine, including myself, will be sharing some of their stories to help set the dark October vibes.

Who: Me, Renee S. DeCamillis

Morgan Sylvia ( https://morgansylvia.com/about/ )

Peter Dudar ( http://www.peterndudar.com/ )

Katherine Silva ( https://www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/about-the-author )

Meg North (https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/3481220.Meg_North)

EJ Frechenda (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7059022.E_J_Fechenda)

Where: Quiet City Books, 124 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Maine

*This is a free event. *Costumes are encouraged but not required.

My First Novel Coming 2024

I am thrilled to announce I have signed a book deal with Encyclopocalypse Publications for the publication of my second book titled Chisel the Bone, which is set to come out in 2024. This will be my first novel publication! I am beyond excited!

I will post updates when I have more to share, such as the book cover art and the exact publication date, reading appearances, and whatnot.

Until then, check out my first book, The Bone Cutters.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Cutters-Rene%C3%A9-S-DeCamillis/dp/1621052931

New Gig: Podcast Co-Host with London Blue Presents

3/31/2023

I’m excited to announce that I am now the co-host on the London Blue Presents Podcast.

(London Blue: https://www.facebook.com/LondonBlueWV )

Our first partnered event just came out on March 28, 2023, where we talk with guests Cheralyn Lambeth, costume and prop designer and puppet builder for The Jim Henson Company, and Kelly Farrah, prop master for TWD and Pirates of the Carribean and Gettysburg and The Last of the Mohicans, just to name a few.

“How could Max Headroom, pirates, puppets, Star Wars, Adams’ Family (New series Wednesday) – Thing, and [London Blue’s] personal heartthrobs such as Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson, David Bowie, and even Sam Elliot tie into ONE conversation? The answer awaits you here!”

Author Appearance, MVHBF Oct 15, 2022

I’m thrilled to announce I’m a guest author at the Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival!

This year will be my first year as an author vendor, selling and signing books, at this fun-filled event, since the pandemic cancelled the in-person event for the last two years in a row. I’m scheduled to do signings in the afternoon, 1:15-4:30, so come on by my table to buy books, get some cool swag, and just hang out.

There are going to be over 70 amazing authors selling and signing books and doing presentations at this year’s event, and I’m honored to be taking part.

Costumes are encouraged. Dress up and let’s have some great Halloween fun!

***Face masks are strongly encouraged, since we’re still not in the clear from this ongoing COVID pandemic. ***

Halloween Reading Event Now On YouTube

Halloween Spooky Stories Reading Event

11/5/2021

The Halloween reading event I took part in is live on YouTube for your listening enjoyment.

It was such a fun event with some really great stories by amazing fellow Maine horror authors Emma J. Gibbon (https://www.facebook.com/emma.shawgibbon ), Josh Gauthier (https://www.facebook.com/JoshGauthierWriter), and Kathrine Silva (https://www.facebook.com/katherine.a.silva1). I hope you all enjoy!

link: https://youtu.be/MMRS2GpP8KQ