Dr. Chuck Tingle is heading out on tour to celebrate his first traditionally-published full-length novel, Camp Damascus—forthcoming July 18th from Tor Books. A beloved internet personality, Tingle has gained a cult following of over 100k thanks to his message, Love is Real, and by bringing attention to neurodiversity and queerness both on and off the page.
Check out the event details below, or on the official tour page. All buckaroos are encouraged to register for their local events early, and specific ticketing information can be found at the links for each individual event.
They’ll scare you straight to hell.
From beloved internet icon Chuck Tingle comes a searing and earnest horror debut about the demons the queer community faces in America, the price of keeping secrets, and finding the courage to burn it all down.
Welcome to Neverton, Montana: home to a God-fearing community with a heart of gold.
Nestled high up in the mountains is Camp Damascus, the self-proclaimed “most effective” gay conversion camp in the country. Here, a life free from sin awaits. But the secret behind that success is anything but holy.
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Camp Damascus
Monday July 17 — Los Angeles, CA
Skylight Books @7pm PT
In conversation with David Farrier & Mara Wilson
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Tuesday July 18 — San Diego, CA
Mysterious Galaxy @7pm PT
In conversation with Sarah Gailey
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Saturday July 22 — San Diego Comic Con (San Diego, CA)
Panel: A Scare Is Born @12pm PT
Panel: Things Could Be Worse @8pm PT
Monday July 24 — San Francisco, CA
Booksmith @7pm PT
In conversation with Charlie Jane Anders
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Tuesday July 25 — Beaverton, OR
Powell’s Books (Cedar Hills Crossing) @7pm PT
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Wednesday July 26 — Lake Forest Park, WA
Third Place Books @7pm PT
In conversation with Nicola Griffith
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Tuesday August 8 — Minneapolis, MN
Magers & Quinn @ 7pm CT
In conversation with Catriona Ward
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Wednesday August 9 — Naperville, IL
Anderson’s Books @ 7pm CT
In conversation with S.A. Barnes
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Thursday August 10 — New York, NY
The Strand @ 7pm ET
In conversation with N.K. Jemisin
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Saturday August 12 & Sunday August 13 — Flamecon (New York, NY)
Details TBA!
