* 3-28-2026: Women In Horror Month Special, Interview with Don Anelli of Don’s World of Horror & Exploitation
Interview link here.
* January 25, 2026, Punk Rock Flea Market at Geno’s Rock Club Portland, ME
The Punk Rock Flea Market is a new–new for me–local Maine event I connected with for the first time in January 2026, and it is packed with so many talented local artists, and vendors of all sorts. I plan to take part in many more Punk Rock Fleas, beginning in July 2026. Stay tuned for more punk-art news from Portland, Maine’s legendary dive bar & rock club, Geno’s.
*September 11, 2025 – November 19, 2025
Book Tour Appearances for Try Not to Die By Your Own Hand
Two book tour events did not make it onto the Book Tour flyer, for no other reason than my lack of time to create a new graphic after the events were scheduled. Yeah, imagine that–indie authors do all their own marketing and promotions, including making all promo & advertisement materials. Lucky us.
The two events not listed on the flyer: 1.) Grownup Halloween Story Time at Quiet City Books in Lewiston on Oct. 8, 2025, and 2.) Reading & Q & A at Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham, Maine, in conversation with Carrie Swarthout, the Director of Maine’s Mobile Crisis Line (MCL) run through The Opportunity Alliance of Portland, Maine.
Here are some highlights:
Sept. 11, 2025: Book Launch Event at Novel Book, Bar, & Cafe in Portland, Maine, with discussion partner Carrie Swarthout of MCL & TOA
Sept. 13, 2025: Spooktastic Book Fair @ Framingham Library in Framingham, MA
My first appearance at the Spooktastic Book Fair at Framingham Public Library in Framingham, MA was a blast. I am honored and thankful to Allyssa Alessi, the incredible organizer, for inviting me to not only be an author vendor, but also for inviting me to participate in the Punk-Drunk-Horror music & horror panel. Fun times!
My wicked cool table mate, Jeniffer Anne Gordon, and our super friendly table neighbor, Jamal Hodge. First time I met them both, and they are wonderful people. And if I’m being honest, listening to Jamal talk to and promote his work to prospective readers was quite inspiring. I learned a lot by watching him in action.
My good friend Michael Burke! We met in 2019 at the Merrimack Halloween Book Festival at Haverhill Public Library in MA, me as a reader-customer and him as an event volunteer. And then we had our first author vendor experience together at MVHBF in 20222 and were table mates. We’ve been friends ever since. Such a great guy!
This is me with John Garrigan, librarian and co-organizer, of the 2024 & 2025 Spooktastic Book Fair. John’s a big supporter and avid reader of dark fiction. And he’s so kind to have invited me back to Framingham Public Library, this time for his new book fair, Dark Summers, with its first date planned for August 8, 2026.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM: Barnes & Noble Book Talk & Signing, with discussion partner Carrie Swarthout of MCL
Thurs., Oct. 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM: Halloween Grownup Story Time at Quiet City Books in Lewiston, Maine
Though Try Not to Die By Your Own Hand is my newest book release, the story doesn’t fit a Halloween scary story event, so I read from my second book, Chisel the Bone, which is always a scary hit with audiences.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025: Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival
This was my fourth consecutive year as an author vendor at the MVHBF. Hoping to make 2026 my 5th appearance.
It’s always great seeing Paul Tremblay, but it was extra special this time because I was able to thank him in person for reading and writing an amazing and thoughtful blurb for my third novel, Try Not to Die By Your Own Hand.
More shenanigans from MVHBF:
The “Throwing Horns” crew
Me with two of my favorite New England Horror Writers Steve Van Samon and Cat Scully.
Me with my tablemate for the 2nd year in a row, horror artist Ogmios. It’s always great sharing a table with Og because we not only have our love of horror to talk about, but we’re also both musicians who love metal.
Me with one of my favorite Maine horror writers, Katherine “Kat” Silva. I learn a lot about the business from this powerhouse horror author and publisher.
Me with two more of my favorite New England Horror Writers, Michael Burke and Trisha Wooldridge.
* Interview with Coffee Fueled Stories, Sept. 10, 2025:
World Suicide Prevention Day & the Release Try Not to Die By Your own Hand
This is the second interview I’ve done with Michelle of Coffee Fueled Stories, and it is always a blast chatting with her. You can find this interview on my Instagram page here.
* Interview with Win’s Literary Lounge, Sept. 9, 2025
* Interview with Horror Geek Dungeon 8-28-2025
The interview I had with Horror Geek Dungeon had technical difficulties on my end, so the interview, even though it appears on YouTube, is only audio. To any potential interviewers reading this, I have since solved my internet connection trouble, which puts me in the clear to schedule more video interviews.
Interview link here.
* June 16, 2025
StokerCon 2025
Not only did I finally get to attend my first StokerCon this year, but I was also picked as a guest author to take part in the wicked fun panel, Runnin’ With the Devil, moderated by the always fabulous Gwendolyn Kiste. A panel about horror writing & music, two of my favorite subjects. Such a blast! The talented author in the discussion includes Philip Fracassi, David Simms, Sara Tantlinger, Douglas Gwilym, Michael Allen Rose, and Nat Cassidy. What a fun crew of creators to chat horror & music with. I am honored and blessed to have been able to take part in this amazing event–hell any event, seeing as it waas my first time at StokerCon.
I also snagged a bunch of books and pics with talented authors I admire.
Who knows when this poor writer girl will get to another StokerCon, but the 2025 StokerCon lives in my mind always.
Until next time–Cheers!
* September 24, 2024
Barnes & Noble Author Book Signing Event: October 5, 2024:
I am thrilled to announce I have an Author Signing Event at the new Barnes & Noble in South Portland, Maine ( (3) Facebook ) Saturday, October 5th, from 11:00 – 1:00 (EST) for my new novel, Chisel the Bone, Book 2 in The Bone Cutters Series. Come on out and see me!
* September 17, 2024:
Want to know some horror from my past that feeds my need to write horror today?
I did an author interview for the HorrorAddicts.net blog that digs deep into my dirt. Click, click to check it out.
* Here is the direct link: Author Interview: Renee S. DeCamillis /Chisel the Bone | HorrorAddicts.net (wordpress.com)
* August 22, 2024
Copper Dog Books:
Reading Event & Horror Panel for Chisel the Bone, along with Australian horror author J.S. Breukelaar, & fellow Maine Horror Authors Morgan Sylvia, & Emma J. Gibbon
In celebration of the release of my debut full-length horror novel, Chisel the Bone, and the release of J.S. Breukelaar’s new horror novella, Remedy, we will be taking part in a reading event & horror panel on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 PM at Copper Dog Books in Beverly, MA. We will each do a reading from our books, followed by a panel discussion with fellow horror authors Morgan Sylvia & Emma J. Gibbon. This will be followed by book signings.
***All who plan to attend this event, please RSVP at Copper Dog Books’s Event Page: IN STORE: Author event with Renée S. DeCamillis, J.S. Breukelaar, Morgan Sylvia, and Emma J. Gibbon | Copper Dog Books
* August 15, 2024
Novel Book Bar & Cafe
Book Launch Event for Chisel the Bone, My Debut Full-length Novel
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Novel Book Bar & Cafe in Portland, Maine, I will be doing a reading from my debut full-length novel, Chisel the Bone, and a book discussion with fellow Maine horror author, Meg North. This will be followed by an audience Q&A and a book signing.
Come on out and listen to my twisted tale while you enjoy one of Novel’s signature cocktails, a coffee delight, and/or a tasty snack.
***For all who plan to attend this event, please RSVP at Novel Book Bar & Cafe’s website event page: https://www.novelmaine.com/event-details/renee-s-decamillis-and-meg-north-discuss-chisel-the-bone
* July 23, 2024 Interview
I did an in-depth author interview for the horror review site Ginger Nuts of Horror.
Jim McLeod, who runs the GNOH website, says: “I have always said the best marketing tool for an author is to be interesting and when doing guest posts, to really put in the effort, and this interview with Renee S. DeCamillis is the perfect example. THIS IS A MUST READ INTERVIEW.”
Link: https://gnofhorror.com/chisel-the-bone-by-renee-s-decamillis/
* July 3, 2024
Horror Geek Dungeon Podcast Interview
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfM_lN6s8Ns
* April 23, 2024
RetroRidoctopus Podcast Interview Appearance:
The Brig: Throwing Horns and Chiseling Bones (with author Renee S. DeCamillis)
She’s a tree-hugging metal-edged hippie and the author of the upcoming horror novel, Chisel the Bone!
Link: The Brig: Throwing Horns and Chiseling Bones (with author Renee S. DeCamillis) (pinecast.co)
* March 15, 2024
My Interview with Cinema Crazed for Women In Horror Month 2024
* March 9, 2024
My Appearance on Rock And Roll Nightmares Podcast with Staci Lane Wilson
Link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rock-roll-nightmares-95930459/episode/renee-s-decamillis-horror-author-157648327/
* February 11, 2024
My Interview with Literary Retreat and Nisar Masoom
Link: Renee S. DeCamillis Interview (literaryretreat.com)
* August 18, 2023
My Guest Appearance on Radio UNK, Coffee Fueled Stories with DJ Unikorn, AKA: Michelle Schmer
*April 13, 2023
Guest Appearance on
The Art of Editing, Part 2, with London Blue Presents
Guests: Michael Knost, Manford (manny) Blacksher, Katie Cruice Smith, & Renee S. DeCamillis
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Foa0J5eJGZU
*April 13, 2023
Guest Appearance on
The Art of Editing, Part 1, with London Blue Presents
Guests: Michael Knost, Manford (Manny) Blacksher, Katie Cruice Smith, & Renee S. DeCamillis
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk3ejMqU9-k&t=602s
*March 28, 2023:
*Podcast Co-host Appearance on London Blue Presents:
SFX, Props & Movie Sets Episode
*March 5, 2023:
Q&A on London Blue Presents Podcast
Fearless Females: Honoring Women in Horror Part 1
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jUDy2aIUfA&t=780s
Featuring:
London Blue, horror author and podcast host, https://www.facebook.com/LondonBlueWV; Christena Meredith, Paranormal Investigator @ Haunted majestic, https://www.facebook.com/curiousitykittie; Cindy Williams, paranormal investigator, https://www.facebook.com/darq.ice; Brooklynn Dean, horror author, https://www.facebook.com/brooklynn.dean.author; Amber Fulcher, actress/makeup artist/prop designer, https://www.facebook.com/amber.fulcher.1; Cheralyn Lambeth, puppet builder and prop designer and cryptozoologist, https://www.facebook.com/cheralyn.lambeth; Kristen Vincent, horror author/poet, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084507594306&mibextid=LQQJ4d; and Anita Stewart (A F Stewart), horror author, https://www.facebook.com/afstewart.
*October 20, 2022: QuickReads with Strong Women Strange Worlds reading event:
Link: SWSW QuickRead Oct 20, 2022 – Renee S. DeCamillis.mp4 – YouTube
*Sept. 15, 2021: Balderdash Academy Comedy show special guest appearance as “Visiting Professor”
Ep 1, Pt 1: UFOs w/ Author Renee S. DeCamillis, Link: Ep 1, Pt 1: UFOs w/ Author Renee S. DeCamillis – YouTube
Ep1, Pt 2: Four Questions from the Grave w/ Renee S. DeCamillis, Link: Ep1, Pt 2: Four Questions from the Grave w/ Renee S. DeCamillis – YouTube
Ep1, Pt 3: Can a Fright Turn Your Hair White w/ Renee S. DeCamillis, Link: Ep1, Pt 3: Can a Fright Turn Your Hair White w/ Renee S. DeCamillis – YouTube
*March 19, 2021: Interview with urban fantasy author Nina Soden:
Link: (1) Renee S. DeCamillis – Author Interview – YouTube
*Interview with Morgan Sylvia for her “Wicked Women Blog Hop” posted on my birthday–January 5, 2021*
Morgan Sylvia and I both have stories featured in the Wicked Women Anthology, which is anthology by the New England Horror Writers that features all women horror authors of the NEHW, as well as Lynne Hansen’s cover art (Zenfolio | Lynne Hansen Art – Horror Book Cover Artist), and Trisha Wooldridge ( Trisha J. Wooldridge | …is A Novel Friend) as editor. Morgan is doing an interview “Blog Hop” with many of the writers featured in the book. Below is a link to my interview.
Link: Wicked Women Blog Hop: Renee DeCamillis | Morgan Sylvia
*October 2, 2020:
Interview and Excerpt with “Girl Meets Monster”
Michelle Renee Lane, author of the novel Invisible Chains, featured me on her blog “Girl Meets Monster”. It includes an interview where we discuss my book, The Bone Cutters, and it ends with an excerpt from the sequel, Chisel the Bone, that I’m currently editing and prepping for submitting to publishers.
Link: Fiction Fragments: Renee S. DeCamillis | Girl Meets Monster (michellerlane.com)
“This week, Girl Meets Monster welcomes Renee S. DeCamillis. A few months ago I participated in an online coffee house where we both read some of our work. I really enjoyed listening to Renee’s reading from her novella, The Bone Cutters.”
*September 21, 2019:
Interview with Promote Horror
Link: http://promotehorror.com/2019/09/21/interview-with-the-bone-cutters-author-renee-s-decamillis/
*August 2, 2019:
Interview with Ginger Nuts of Horror, posted on their site on
*Deadman’s Tome Podcast: July 25, 2018
Renee continues the discussion with Mr. Deadman about the mysterious death of Chris Cornell — The Blue Skies Murder. They talk about things David Geffen does not want anyone to know about. #NoMoreBullshit #TruthForChris #JusticeForChris
Link Here: buff.ly/2JXLYtX
*Deadman’s Tome Podcast: June 20, 2018
Renee talks with Mr. Deadman about her horror story “Sunshower Death” and the inspiration & conspiracy behind it–the mysterious death of rock legend Chris Cornell. Get ready to go down the #TruthForChris rabbit hole. #NoMoreBullshit #JusticeForChris
Link Here: https://deadmanstome.net/2018/06/19/conversation-with-renee-decamillis/
*The Other Stories Podcast: January 17, 2018, Audio Reading & Interview:
Renee does a reading of her horror/dark fiction story “The Unemployed Neighbor” and is interviewed by editor and host Ilana Masad.
Link Here: http://www.theotherstories.org/episodes/episode-143-unemployed-neighbor-renee-s-decamillis/
*September 4, 2019, Book Launch for The Bone Cutters @ Longfellow Books in Portland, Maine
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