Welcome to Robert Banfelder's Website
Award-Winning Crime Thriller Novelist & Outdoors Writer
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Publications (Fiction, Nonfiction, TV, Articles, Interviews)
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PUBLIC ACCESS CABLEVISION SHOW: SPECIAL INTERESTS WITH BOB BANFELDER & DONNA DERASMO
After seven (7) years presenting our monthly shows on Public Access Cablevision, limited to Suffolk & Nassau Counties on Long Island, the all new Special Interests with Bob & Donna YouTube channel now reaches the world! Donna and I give you uncensored opinion and product information on topics such as fishing (spin, bait, fly), hunting (shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader, handgun, compound bow, crossbow), writing (fiction & nonfiction), getting published, connivers ~ con artists and our criminal justice system—plus much, much more.
COVERING AN ECLECTIC GROUP OF TOPICS AND ISSUES SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, FISHING FRESH AND SALT WATER (SPIN CASTING, BAIT CASTING, FLY CASTING), CLAMMING, CRABBING, SMOKING FISH, CANOEING, KAYAKING, POWERBOATING, PHOTOGRAPHY, FALCONRY, HORTICULTURE, FARMING, FASHION, FORENSICS, FICTION & NONFICTION WRITERS, WRITING PROCESS RE FICTION & NONFICTION, TRADITIONAL VS. SELF-PUBLISHING, A HIGH-QUALITY OUTDOORSY VEHICLE, GOURMET RECIPES, SERIAL KILLERS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CONSUMER ADVOCACY, QUALITY OUTDOOR PRODUCTS FOR FISHING & HUNTING, HUNTING SMALL & BIG GAME (HANDGUN, RIFLE, SHOTGUN, SLUG GUN, MUZZLELOADER, COMPOUND BOW, CROSSBOW), EXTRAORDINARY ALBEIT ORDINARY PEOPLE & PLACES OF IMPORTANCE.
The Ocean Cruise from Hell: Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway ~ A Story That Must Be Told, Part I. Re-run Airdates: Saturdays 4 P.M., December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.
Vanessa Trouble, singing sensation, accompanied by Steve Salerno, master guitarist. Re-run airdates: Thursdays, 3 P.M., December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.
Jen Kane, singer/voice instructor. Re-run Airdates: Saturdays, 12:30 P.M., December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.
Tying Bob B's Black & White Bull's-Eye Fly, Part II. Bob demonstrates a step-by-step procedure on how to tie this unique fly that he created. Airdates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018.
Tying Bob B's Black & White Bull's-Eye Fly, Part I. Bob demonstrates a step-by-step procedure on how to tie this unique fly that he created. Airdates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part 2: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part 1: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018.
Robert Banfelder Books. A look at Robert Banfelder's nine crime thrillers, two of which are award winners [The Author, The Teacher], as well as his three nonfiction works. Airdates: July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018.
The Preston House and Hotel. Review of The Preston House Restaurant and Hotel, covering menu items and rooms available. The show is preceded briefly by an update referencing our Norwegian Cruise Line fiasco. Airdates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018.
Examples of When and When Not to Sue in This Litigious Society. A continuation of our disastrous Norwegian Cruise Line vacation and an Outdoors Writer's Dilemma. Airdates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018.
The Ocean Cruise from Hell: Norwegian Cruise Line's Breakaway ~ A Story That Must Be Told, Part I. Airdates: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018.
CAMX X330 Crossbow, Black Eagle Accuspine Bolts, Crossbow Targets, and Tuning Broadheads, Part III. Airdates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.
CAMX X330 Crossbow, Black Eagle Accuspine Bolts, Crossbow Targets, and Tuning Broadheads, Part II. Airdates: November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.
CAMX X330 Crossbow, Black Eagle Accuspine Bolts, Crossbow Targets, and Tuning Boradheads, Part I. Airdates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.
Robert Banfelder talks about his newest release titled "The Essential Guide to Writing Well and Getting Published." Bonus Feature ~ Making Decent Dollars Writing ~ Plus Little-Know Reward-Reaping Benefits. An important book for students, educators, et cetera. Airdates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017.
Travel Cases for the Angler ~ Part II: A review of a cusotmized Plano hard case for traveling anglers. Airdates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017.
Travel Cases for the Angler ~ Part I: A review of the L.L. Bean Spin/Fly Combo for traveling anglers. Airdates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.
United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt., Counterintelligence Specialist Douglas Webb: Interview via phone from California re Middle East experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. Airdates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.
The X7 Bench Rest System. Review of the Bull's Bag Bench Rest System for sighting in your weapon. Airdates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2017.
The CAMX X330 Crossbow, Part 2. Review of the CAMX X330 hunting crossbow package continued. Airdates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.
The CAMX X330 Crossbow, Part 1. Review of the CAMX X330 hunting crossbow package. Airdates: March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part 2: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part I: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017.
Vanessa Trouble, singing sensation, accompanied by Steve Salerno, master guitarist. Re-run airdates: December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016.
Jen Kane, singer and voice instructor. Re-run Airdates: November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016.
Linda Lee Chase, specialist in forensic anthropology. Airdates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. Originally aired October 2013.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo continue discussing Pollution of the Peconic River. Airdates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo continue discussing Pollution of the Peconic River. Airdates: August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo continue discussing Pollution of the Peconic River. Airdates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo continue discussing Pollution of the Peconic River. Re-run Airdates: June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo continue discussing Pollution of the Peconic River. Airdates: May, 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss Pollution of the Peconic River. Airdates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2016.
Pat Mundus, daughter of Frank Mundus [world-renowned shark fisherman]. Pat is owner of East End Charters. Re-run Airdates: March 5, 12, 19, 2016.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss A Wake-Up Call Concerning Guns & Crime in Our Country. Our right to carry concealed: Handguns and Carry Permits. Re-run Airdates: February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016.
Dr. Mark Bridgen, Director of Long Island Horticulture & Research Extension Center, Cornell University & JoAnn Zenewitz, Master Gardener. Re-run Airdates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2016.
Jen Kane, singer and voice instructor. Re-run Airdates: December 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part 2: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: November 7, 13, 21, 28, 2015.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part I: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Re-run Airdates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015.
Fishing & Hunting with our worthy "Go-In-The-Snow" anywhere Subaru Outback. Donna and Bob discuss fishing and hunting equipment. Re-run Airdates: September 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
Jeanine Magnozzi, Cablevision's 15-Minute Meals Chef. Jeanine cooks up a delicious shrimp dish. Re-run Airdates: August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015.
Russell F. Moran, author of Justice in America: How It Works ~ How It Fails. Guest interview. Re-run Airdates: July 4, 11, 18, 25.
Tony Salerno, LIOCN member, writer, seasoned fisherman on wreck fiahing Guest interview. Re-run Airdates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015.
Tom Mikoleski, Book Author, Outdoors Writer, Montauk Boat Captain: Grand Slam Charters. Interview. Re-run Airdates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015.
Bob Bourguignon, Eastern Long Island Bayman. Guest interview. Winter Re-Run Airdates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2015.
Samuel Berlin, author of The Professor and the English Spy: Memoir of a World War II French/Italian Underground Journey ~ 1942–1944. Guest interview. Winter Re-Run Airdates: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015. Originally aired August/September, 2012.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss self publishing vs. traditional publishing, Page One to Publication. Winter Re-run Airdates: February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015. Originally aired November, 2012.
Linda Lee Chase, specialist in forensic anthropology. Airdates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015. Originally aired October 2013.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo cook up a Sausage Peasant recipe brought back from Naples, Italy. Airdates: December 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014.
Jeanine Magnozzi, star of Cablevision Channel 20's "15-Minute Meals," shows us how to make an easy, quick and delicious shrimp recipe. Airdates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014.
Fishing & Hunting with our worthy "Go-In-The-Snow" anywhere Subaru Outback. Donna and Bob discuss fishing and hunting equipment. Airdates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.
Tom Gahan, Director of Marketing, Eposeidon, distributors of quality affordable fishing tackle and accessories. Interview re fishing conservation. Airdates: September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014.
Tom Gahan, Director of Marketing, Eposeidon, distributors of quality affordable fishing tackle and accessories. Interview. Airdates: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2014.
Tom Mikoleski, Book Author, Outdoors Writer, Montauk Boat Captain: Grand Slam Charters. Interview. Airdates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.
Tom Schlichter, Book Author, Outdoors Writer, Newsday Columnist. Interview. Airdates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014.
Enzo Magnozzi, Part II: Interview with Enzo Magnozzi, painter, at his home. Airdates: May 2, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014.
Enzo Magnozzi,Part I: Interview and viewing of Enzo's paintings. Airdates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2014.
Robert Banfelder: A discussion between novelist Robert Banfelder and educator Donna Derasmo, highlighting the author's award-winning Mystery/Thriller body of works: No Stranger Than I, The Author, The Teacher, Knots, Trace Evidence, and The Good Samaritans, a newly released novel in the Justin Barnes series. The Signing and The Triumvirate, sequels to No Stranger Than I, are on the horizon. Bob talks about his courtroom experiences during the Robert Shulman serial killer trial in Riverhead, Long Island, which led to the author writing Trace Evidence; his interview with then head of Suffolk County Homicide Detective Lieutenant John Gierasch (now retired); his lecture at and visit to Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center on Ward's Island, Manhattan [a hospital for the criminally insane], and much, much more. Airdates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2014
Calendar Boys: Sorry Girls :o) :o). Bob and Donna bring to you 2014 outdoors calendars by consummate photographers and writers: Tom Schlichter (Newsday outdoors columnist and managing editor of The Fisherman magazine), Ralph Pugliese (professional photographer), On The Water magazine (contributed by award-winning photographers), and Christopher Paparo (outdoors columnist and director of the marine science laboratory at Stony Brook Southampton). Airdates: February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2014.
Jen Kane, Singer and Voice Instructor. Airdates: January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.
Vanessa Trouble, singing sensation, accompanied by Steve Salerno, master guitarist. Airdates: December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013
Tom Gahan, author of Harmony Bay. Airdates: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013.
Linda Lee Chase, specialist in forensic anthropology. Airdates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013.
Edward Harbes, general manager and owner of Harbes Family Farm, with locations in Mattituck, Jamesport and Riverhead. Airdates: September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013.
Danielle Gisiger, fashion designer and owner of 73 Main, Riverhead, a lifestyle boutique. Guest interview. Also, a look at handmade folk dolls crafted by Betty B. Fitch. Airdates: August 3, 1, 17, 24, 31, 2013.
Dr. Mark Bridgen, Cornell Extension, Riverhead & JoAnn Zenewitz, Master Gardener. Guest interview. Airdates: July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013.
Bob Bourguignon, Eastern Long Island Bayman. Guest interview. Airdates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2013.
Mary Van Deusen, Artist/Teacher. Guest interview. Airdates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2013.
Elva Victoria, Riverhead Free Library. Guest interview re Authors You May Not Know. Airdates: April, 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss A Wake-Up Call Concerning Guns & Crime in Our Country. The right to carry concealed: Handguns and Carry Permits. Airdates: March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013.
Eileen Carpino-Gerle, Ranger and Environmental Educator, West Meadow Beach, Town of Brookhaven. Guest interview. Airdates: February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2013.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss the Criminal Conviction of an Innocent Man, Richard Tchilinguirian (Topic One). Also, the United States Post Office Fiasco (Topic Two). Airdates: January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013.
Pat Mundus, daughter of Frank Mundus [world-renowned shark fisherman]. Pat is owner of East End Charters. Airdates: December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss self publishing vs. traditional publishing, Page One to Publication. Airdates: November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2012.
Tony Salerno, LIOCN member, writer, seasoned fisherman. Guest interview. Airdates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.
Christopher Paparo, LIOCN member, outdoors writer, marine biologist, naturalist, photographer, falconer, hunter, fisherman. Guest interview. Airdates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012.
Samuel Berlin, author of The Professor and the English Spy: Memoir of a World War II French/Italian Underground Journey ~ 1942–1944. Guest interview. [Memoir edited by Robert Banfelder and formatted by Broadwater Books for publication on Amazon's Createspace]. Airdates: August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2012.
Russell F. Moran, author of Justice in America: How It Works ~ How It Fails. Guest interview. Airdates: July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2012.
Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss Richard Siberry vs. Natural History Magazine, Inc., Charles Harris [rip-off artist], Publisher. Airdates: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2012.
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OTHER CABLEVISION SHOW APPEARANCES
Off the Cuff, Interview. Part Three. Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi. Airdate: Friday, November 18th, 2011, 9:30 p.m.
Off the Cuff, Interview. Part Two. Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi. Airdate: Friday, November 11th, 2011, 9:30 p.m.
Off the Cuff, Interview. Part One. Robert Banfelder and Donna Derasmo discuss books and publishing with host, Enzo Magnozzi. Airdate: Friday, October 28th, 2011, 9:30 p.m.
Off the Cuff, Interview. A discussion of Donna Derasmo’s and Robert Banfelder’s experiences with the criminal justice system as well as their fishing exploits on the Peconic Bays of Long Island—with host Enzo Magnozzi. Air date Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Off the Cuff, Interview. A discussion of Robert Banfelder’s novels: No Stranger Than I, The Author, The Teacher, et al: how the author develops his characters—with host Enzo Magnozzi. Directed by Jeanine Magnozzi. Air date: Saturday, November 10, 2007.
Literally Speaking. Interview. A reading from Robert Banfelder’s novel, The Teacher,, as well as a discussion of his other novels and outdoors nonfiction writing—with host Elva Victoria. Directed by Enzo Magnozzi. Airdates, Sundays, November 4 and 11, 2007.
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