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Award-Winning Crime-Thriller Novelist & Outdoors Writer

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ROBERT IS AVAILABLE FOR TALKS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS FOR A REASONABLE FEE

The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Murders: Gilgo Beach, Oak Beach, Manorville and Beyond ~ Creative Writing: from the Short Story to a Full-Length Novel ~ New Journalism (nonfictional/fictional prose) ~ Article Writing ~ Smart Series Handbooks: Fishing, Hunting, Writing Well & Getting Published, Gourmet Cooking


E-mail Robert Banfelder at robertbanfelder@gmail.com



UPCOMING EVENTS
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PAST APPEARANCES & EVENTS




MATTITUCK-LAUREL LIBRARY, Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2 p.m. 13900 Main Road, Mattituck, N.Y: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER MURDERS. Meet the Author. Join Robert Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer, for an informative talk covering the Culture of Corruption surrounding the former hierarchy of the Suffolk County police department and DA’s office. Namely, former police chief James Burke, former DA Thomas Spota, and former Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief Christopher McPartland. All of Bob's fiction and nonfiction will be available for purchase.

     Bob will discuss his two books referencing the LISK case: The Long Island Serial Killer Murders ~ Gilgo Beach and Beyond and Snuff Stuff. Additionally, he will discuss the Marty Tankleff story referencing Richard Firstman’s and Jay Salpeter’s book titled A Criminal Injustice; criminal court Judge Stuart Namm’s book, A Whistleblower’s Lament; Kristin Divers Markey’s book No Simple Highway, A Widow’s Journey to Seek Justice for her Husband’s Murder.

CENTER MORICHES FREE LIBRARY, Sunday, May 1, 2022, 2:30 p.m. 235 Main Street, Center Moriches, N.Y. THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER MURDERS ~ GILGO BEACH AND BEYOND
"Meet the Author." Join Robert Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer, for a discussion on his latest fictional/nonfictional book [synonymous with New Journalism] titled The Long Island Serial Killer Murders ~ Gilgo Beach and Beyond. Register online for the event. All of Bob's fiction and nonfiction will be available for purchase.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Saturday, May 22, 2021, 11:30 a.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. "Meet the Author." Join Bob Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer, for his talk on his latest novel titled The Long Island Serial Killer Murders ~ Gilgo Beach and Beyond. Register by calling the library at 631-727-3228 with code RVA502. This is an outdoor venue under a tent. All of Bob's fiction and nonfiction will be available for purchase.

SOUTHOLD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Thursday, July 18, 2019, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., 53100 Route 25, Southold, N.Y. Fly-Tying Demonstration re two Deadly Fies: one for Fresh Water (The Gimp), one for Salt Water (Bob B's Green Grabber). The flies will be tied in a step-by-step procedure. Quality fly-tying materials, fly lines, rods & reels for freshwater and saltwater species will be discussed. Bob's book titled The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water ($14.95) will be available for purchase along with the author's award-winning crime-thriller novels, hunting handbooks, Writing & Publishing Guide, and lethal flies.

THE PRESTON HOUSE & HOTEL, Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. 428 East Main Street, Riverhead, N.Y. "A Reason to Kill? Exploring the Mind of the Serial Killer." Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and an optional prix fixe dinner offered. Seating is limited. Call the restaurant at 631-775-1550 and mention Author Talk.

     Join Robert Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller novelist and outdoors writer, for a talk about his experiences as a courtroom spectator at the Robert Shulman serial killer trial. At the time, it was the first death penalty case in New York State in 25 years. For his research, Banfelder spent every day for 15 months at pre-trial, trial, and the penalty-sentencing phase. Additionally, Bob lectured before students and psychiatrists at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center on Ward’s Island and was given a tour of the men’s and women’s facilities. Later, Bob had interviewed the head of Suffolk County Homicide, Detective Lieutenant John Gierasch.

     Subsequently, Bob wrote Trace Evidence, inspired by the Robert Shulman serial killer trial, which will be briefly discussed in addition to his other eight crime-thriller novels. Too, he will page through some of his powerful and poignant passages. You don’t want to miss this event.

ITHACA YACHT CLUB, Friday, June 15, 2018, 6:00 p.m. 1090 Glenwood Rd., Ithaca, N.Y. "Let's Go Fishing." Join Bob Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer, for an overview of: • Spin casting, bait casting, fly casting • Go-to-lures guaranteed to catch anything in local waters • Knots • Information referencing remarkable, portable, foldable, affordable Porta-Botes. Money-saving tips for fishing gear will be suggested. Bob’s nonfiction and fiction books will be available for purchase: "The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water"; hunting handbook; writing guide—as well as Bob's nine (9) crime-thriller novels. Promotional products for salt and fresh water include: KastKing, L.L.Bean, Daiwa, Temple Fork Outfitters, Shimano, Orvis, Sage, Shakespeare, Okuma, RIO, Tactical Anglers re Power Clips. Thanks to Commodore Joe Miller for facilitating this event.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. "Let's Go Fishing." Join Bob Banfelder, award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer, for an overview of: • Spin casting, bait casting, fly casting • Go-to-lures guaranteed to catch anything in our local waters; e.g., striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, black fish, sea bass, porgies, fluke • Information referencing remarkable, portable, foldable, affordable boats. Money-saving tips for fishing gear will be suggested. Bob’s books will be available for purchase: "The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water" as well as Bob's nine (9) novels, hunting guide, and writing guide. FREE RAFFLE with items generously donated by KastKing. Promotional products for salt and fresh water include: KastKing, L.L.Bean, Daiwa, Temple Fork Outfitters, Shimano, Tactical Anglers re Power Clips, Porta-Bote foldable boats.

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Monday, November 27th, 2017, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Main Road, Southold, N.Y. "Fishing the Peconics ~ Plus Gearing Up for the Holidays & Travel." Join Bob Banfelder—award-winning crime-thriller author and outdoors writer—for an overview of fly casting, spin casting, and bait casting; go-to lures guaranteed to catch striped bass, bluefish, weakfish, and fluke; info referencing a remarkable, portable, foldable, affordable boat. The holidays are just around the corner, so Bob will suggest great gift-giving ideas and money-saving tips on fishing gear. Send that youngster or adult off with confidence and on the road to fun times on the water. Also, Bob's books will be available for purchase: "The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water" as well as Bob's nine (9) novels, hunting guide, and writing guide. FREE RAFFLE with items generously donated by KastKing. Promotional products for salt and fresh water include: KastKing, L.L.Bean, Plano, Daiwa, Temple Fork Outfitters, Shimano, Okuma, Penn, RIO fly lines and tapered leaders, Tactical Anglers re Power Clips, Adams WW, Inc. The Catch hook keepers, Porta-Bote foldable boats.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. "A Night of Murder." Award-winning crime-thriller author Robert Banfelder will discuss his nine novels referencing serial killers, multiple murderers, et al--with emphasis on the Robert Shulman serial killer trial on Long Island, N.Y. (which Bob attended daily for fifteen months); his lecturing at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center for the Criminally Insane on Ward's Island, Manhattan; his extensive interview with Detective Lieutenant John Gierasch, head of Suffolk County Homicide; lastly, a discussion of New York State's Death Penalty Law.

MEET & GREET AWARD-WINNING CRIME-THRILLER AUTHOR ROBERT BANFELDER, Thursday April 7, 2016 ~ 2 – 4 p.m. 141 Riverside Drive, Riverhead, N.Y. Robert will discuss his novels and nonfiction works. Complimentary lunch follows.

WARD-MELVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISER/EXPO, Saturday, March 7, 2015 ~ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 380 Old Town Rd, East Setauket, NY. Bob be giving a brief talk at the Eposeidon booth.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Monday, June 9, 2014, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "Fishing Smart."

MacARTHUR AIRPORT, Saturday, December 7, 2013, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 100 Arrivals Avenue, Ronkonoma, NY. Book signing.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 6-8 p.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y."Turning Nonfiction into Fiction." Award-winning crime-thriller novelist Robert Banfelder will discuss the events surrounding his latest thriller, Trace Evidence, inspired by the Robert Shulman serial killer trial. The author will share his courtroom experiences as a spectator for the 15-month trial, his interview with the Suffolk County head of homicide, and his tour and lecture of Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center for the Criminally Insane. Register at 727-3228.

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Monday, August 12th, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Main Road, Southold, N.Y. "Fishing the North Fork." Outdoors writer and award-winning crime-thriller novelist Bob Banfelder will discuss equipment, techniques and more for successful fishing from his new book, The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water.

73 MAIN, Saturday, July 27, 2013, 4 p.m. 73 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY. "Murder at 73 Main." Award-winning crime-thriller author, Robert Banfelder, will speak about his newest thriller, Trace Evidence.

WEST MARINE, 1089 Old Country Rd. (Route 58), Riverhead, Saturday, July 20th, 2013, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special presentation from 1 - 2 p.m. about his nonfiction book The Fishing Smart Anywhere Handbook for Salt Water & Fresh Water as well as his novels.

PORT JEFFERSON MARITIME FESTIVAL, Saturday and Sunday, May 4th and 5th, 2013, 2-3 pm in the Village Center Lecture Room. "Writing Articles for the Outdoors/Getting Published."

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 7 p.m. Main Road, Southold, N.Y. "Kayak/ Fishing." Types of kayaks, must-have equipment, rods and reels, fishing techniques—and a few secrets will be presented.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Thursday, August 9, 2012, 4-7 p.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. Local Author Fair.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Thursday, July 26, 2012, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. "Clamming and Crabbing on Long Island."

Off the Cuff, Cablevision Channel 20. Part Three of OFF THE CUFF, Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. on Cablevision Channel 20. Cablevision customers living in Wading River and all points east to Orient and Montauk, do tune in. Bob and Donna discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi.

Off the Cuff, Cablevision Channel 20. Part Two of OFF THE CUFF, Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. on Cablevision Channel 20. Cablevision customers living in Wading River and all points east to Orient and Montauk, do tune in. Bob and Donna discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi

Off the Cuff, Cablevision Channel 20. Part One of OFF THE CUFF, Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. on Cablevision Channel 20. Cablevision customers living in Wading River and all points east to Orient and Montauk, do tune in. Bob and Donna discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, June 20, 2011, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. 6-8 p.m."Making Money Writing About What You Already Know."

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, Saturday, April 16, 2011, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y., 1-3 p.m. "Meet the Writers."

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Sunday, October 17, 2010, Main Road, Southold, NY, 2-4 p.m.; Melissa Andruski, adult program coordinator, (631) 765-2077. FIGHTING BACK & WINNING: THE POWER OF THE PEN. This informative talk is based upon Robert's 12-month course titled Fighting Back and Winning. I will cover: foolproof strategies for rectifying problems with businesses, banks, corporations, et cetera; who to contact when you feel you've been ripped off; identifying corporate heads on the Internet; strategies for recordkeeping, mailings, et cetera; overcoming the fear of putting pen to paper. A Q&A will follow.

RIVERHEAD COUNTRY FAIR, Main Street, Riverhead, N.Y. opposite Capital One Bank. Sunday, October 12, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Robert will be at the Fair with Bookworm Publishing's own Patti Ann Bengen and astrologer, Lonnie Campbell.

CUTCHOGUE - NEW SUFFOLK FREE LIBRARY, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, N.Y. Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Lauren Grant, adult program coordinator, (631) 734-6360. WRITING WORKSHOP FOR THE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED. Award-winning crime-thriller novelist and outdoors writer Robert Banfelder will conduct an informal follow-up writers' workshop. Topics will include a brief review of the basics covered in Bob's beginners/intermediate talk, followed by argumentation and persuasion models referencing writers' 'tools' through examples excerpted from the author's published novels; three writing model outlines (intermediate and advanced) incorporating the building blocks of sophisticated sentence formation in order to punch up your prose. There will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow.

KILLER STORIES THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!!
JOIN ROBERT AND ME (DONNA DERASMO--PUBLIC RELATIONS PERSONIFIED) FOR A DOUBLE HEADLINER on Wednesday, August 13th, 2008, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Indian Island Country Club, 661 Riverside Drive, Riverhead, N.Y. (631) 727-0788. Meet Captain Frank Mundus — world famous shark fisherman (the real Captain Quint from Jaws) & Robert Banfelder — award-winning crime-thriller author of serial killer thrillers: No Stranger Than I, The Teacher, and The Author. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar from 5:30-6:30. Brief talk and Q&A session by both authors will be followed by a book signing 6:30-7:30. Free raffle! Autographed and personalized copies of Robert Banfelder’s The Teacher, and Frank Mundus’ autobiography, Fifty Years a Hooker
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SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Sunday,October 5, 2008. Main Road, Southold, N.Y. 2-4 p.m.; Melissa Andruski, adult program coordinator, (631) 765-2077. EXPLORING THE CRIMINAL MIND. This informative talk will explore the psyche of serial killers via excerpted readings of the author's three published novels. A book signing will follow.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nancy Whitt, adult program coordinator, (631) 727-3228). WRITING WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP FOR THE INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED. Award-winning crime-thriller novelist and outdoors writer Robert Banfelder will conduct an informal follow-up writers' workshop. Topics will include a brief review of the basics covered in Bob's beginners/intermediate talk, followed by argumentation and persuasion models referencing writers' 'tools' through examples excerpted from the author's published novels; three writing model outlines (intermediate and advanced) incorporating the building blocks of sophisticated sentence formation in order to punch up your prose. There will be a question and answer period. A book signing will follow.

SOUNDS ON "SOUND" MUSIC FESTIVAL. Martha Clara Vineyard, Sound Avenue, Jamesport, N.Y. Saturday, July 26, 2008 and Sunday, July 27, 2012, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Look for Robert at the Bookworm Publishing booth, along with romance thriller author Patti Ann Bengen and renowned shark hunter Frank Mundus, the real Captain Quint from the movie Jaws. As an award-winning crime-thriller novelist and outdoors writer, Robert, along with Patti, has arranged for you to meet the living legend: Frank "Monster Man" Mundus.

CUTCHOGUE - NEW SUFFOLK FREE LIBRARY, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue, N.Y. Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Lauren Grant, adult program coordinator, (631) 734-6360. ON YOUR WAY TO GETTING PUBLISHED. Award-winning crime-thriller novelist, lecturer, photographer and outdoors writer Robert Banfelder will conduct a writing workshop for the novice as well as the intermediate. The highlights of his informal, non-intimidating talk will focus on sentence structure, tricks of the trade to make your prose sing, writing models, and ways to approach an article, short story, or a full length novel. As an added bonus, Bob's publicist will be present to share tips on securing an agent/publisher. A signing of his novels will follow the workshop.

RIVERHEAD FREE LIBRARY, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, N.Y. Tuesday, April 15, 2008. 6:30-8:30 p.m. WRITING WORKSHOP: ON YOUR WAY TO GETTING PUBLISHED. Award-winning crime-thriller novelist, lecturer, photographer and outdoors writer Robert Banfelder will conduct A writing workshop for the novice as well as the intermediate. The highlights of his informal, non-intimidating talk will focus on sentence structure, tricks of the trade to make your prose sing, writing models, and ways to approach an article, short story, or a full length novel. As an added bonus, Bob's publicist will be present to share tips on securing an agent/publisher. A signing of his novels will follow the workshop.

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, Sunday, April 27, 2008. Main Road, Southold, N.Y. 2-4 p.m. WRITING WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP FOR THE INTERMEDIATE. At the request of participants in the March 2nd writing workshop, award-winning novelist Robert Banfelder will conduct an in-depth follow-up workshop for the intermediate writer.

SOUTHOLD FREE LIBRARY, March 2, 2008. WRITING WORKSHOP: ON YOUR WAY TO GETTING PUBLISHED. A writing workshop for the beginner and intermediate,The highlights of his informal, non-intimidating talk will focus on sentence structure, tricks of the trade to make your prose sing, writing models, and ways to approach an article, short story, or a full length novel. As an added bonus, Bob's publicist will be present to share tips on securing an agent/publisher. A signing of his novels will follow the workshop.

Off the Cuff, Cablevision Channel 20. Host Enzo Maganozzi. Originally aired Saturday, November 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m. A discussion of Donna and Robert Banfelder's experiences with the criminal justice system as well as their fishing exploits on the Peconic Bays of Long Island.

Off the Cuff, Cablevision Channel 20. Host Enzo Maganozzi. Originally aired, Saturday, November 10, 2007, 7:30 p.m. A discussion of Robert Banfelder's novels: No Stranger Than I, The Author, and The Teacher and how the author develops his characters. Directed by Jeanine Magnozzi.

Literally Speaking, Cablevision Channel 20. Host Elva Victoria. Sunday, November 4 and 11, 2007, 8 a.m. A reading from Robert Banfelder’s novel, The Teacher, as well as a discussion of his other novels and outdoors nonfiction writing. Directed by Enzo Magnozzi.

Riverhead Free Library, October 10, 2007. Lecture, book talk and signing re The Author, The Teacher, and No Stranger Than I. The discussion included a history of serial killers, a reading of excerpts from his novels, and comments on the writing, editing and publication process.

Riverhead Country Fair, October 7, 2007. Guest of Riverhead Free Library.

Hampton Bays Public Library, May 24, 2007. This talk included FBI profiling as it relates to serial killers, the Justin Barnes thriller series, and the writing process.

The Clubhouse Restaurant at Indian Island Riverhead, April 25, 2007. A Reason To Kill? This talk included the phenomenon of the serial killer, the Robert Shulman trial, and media research concerning serial killers. Search the author for this book event on YouTube www.youtube.com.

Westhampton Free Library, November 4, 2006. Lecture, book talk and signing re The Teacher. The discussion included a history of serial killers, reading of excerpts from The Teacher, and comments on the writing, editing and publication process, as well as anecdotes re the author’s experiences as a spectator on a serial killer death penalty case.

Riverhead Free Library, October 21, 2006. Lecture, book talk and signing re The Teacher. The discussion included a history of serial killers, reading of excerpts from The Teacher, and comments on the writing, editing and publication process, as well as anecdotes about the author’s experiences as a spectator on a serial killer death penalty case.

Riverhead Country Fair, October 8, 2006. Book signing at East End Arts Council.

Southold Free Library, June 29, 2006. Lecture and book signing re newly released psychological thriller, The Teacher, and the publication and writing process.

Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, Ward’s Island, N.Y. August 26, 1999. Banfelder was invited by Dr. Bruce H. David, Clinical Director, to speak before psychiatrists and students regarding the Robert Shulman serial killer trial, which Banfelder attended every day for a period of fifteen months in Riverhead, N.Y. He lectured on the trial, fiction and nonfiction writing as it pertained to his psychological thrillers as well as the author’s expository writings concerning our criminal justice system. He was given an extensive tour of the facility; that is, both male and female quarters, crash rooms, et cetera, for the express purpose of building verisimilitude into his novel (presently in manuscript form), Trace Evidence. Note: The Robert Shulman serial killer trial was the first death penalty case on Long Island in a quarter century.

Addressed Creative Writing classes at C.E.R.C., Great Neck, N.Y. March 1991.