@vortexbooksncomics
Indie bookstore specializing in Horror, Science-Fiction, & Fantasy. Owned by @briankeene.bsky.social & @marysangiovanni.bsky.social. 477 Locust St. Columbia, PA 17512 https://www.vortexbooksandcomics.com/
A copy of Brian Keene’s Take the Long Way Home on top of a few other books.
The title page of Take the Long Way Home autographed by Brian Keene.
Book Mail yesterday. Recieved my 20th anniversary autographed copy of TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME. One of the best parts of ordering from @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social is the little extras you find, like sexy head shot postcards of @briankeene.bsky.social.
If you are an author or editor at *ANY* level -- from beginner to jaded old veteran like me, click through to the article Todd's posting about, take 2 minutes, and email them to let them know you opt out. Will save us all time having to mount yet a 577th class-action suit down the road.
Hey want to be a writer? Then write. It’s not that hard to type or scrawl. Want to kneecap yourself? Use an AI to “assist” you. Discover how quickly you begin to rely on it, how fast you experience creative rot, how you cease to learn the craft, and how fast that original spark of passion dies.
The signed contracts are in. Two new publications forthcoming this year.
THRILL KILLERS by Steven Caumo
CINDY IS PLASTIC by Tayla Harkness
"Why does my @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social package include a flyer for a retirement community?... Ohhh!" 🤣
Thank you! I had so much fun designing it, and I'm immensely grateful to @shortwavebooks.bsky.social for going along with my crazy idea. 🤣
A brochure for the Fairview Acres retirement community that is actually an ad for The Sundowner's Dance by Todd Keisling.
This is one of the best advertising gimmicks I've seen for a horror novel. It looks like a flyer for a retirement community. But it looks a little off...
There's a QR code on the back. It leads to a page for The Sundowner's Dance by @toddkeisling.com.
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Presenting... the 20th anniversary edition of TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME. www.briankeene.com/news/take-th...
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Made the trek out to @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social for their last weekend at the store. Got some good books, got to briefly chat with the always approachable and not an asshole @briankeene.bsky.social thanks to you and Mary for a great store. #horror
We are now into the final 5 days of the physical store. And to clear everything out, we are offering 50% OFF EVERYTHING at checkout. That’s right. Everything — books, comics, supplies, games, rarities, back issues, graphic novels, audiobooks, t-shirts and more — are all half price at checkout.
The Great One Dollar Book Sale has begun!! Hundreds of books and comics just $1. Stop in before they’re gone!
Give the gift of fiction this holiday season. Now available at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
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HOLIDAY HOURS:
We are closed Wednesday 11/26 through Sunday 11/30. We will reopen on Wednesday 12/3. In the meantime, you can shop our online store without leaving the couch. vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/products
There is only one store in all the world where you can purchased a signed copy of Countdown to Preparedness (2nd edition), and that's @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social. Better hurry, though, as signed stock is limited.
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Shop from the comfort of home and get bookmail. It’s like BOGO dopamine.
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Until I find a new publisher, the places you can purchase my books will be few and far between. You can get them directly or signed copies are now available at @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
Go on, see how Bishop Rider makes them burn.
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Signed copies of Surviving the Summit Convergence are available in the online bookstore vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com/product/surv... buy a copy before they’re all gone @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social 💙📚🩸📚
I did a thing today!
Stopped by @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social and saw @briankeene.bsky.social and @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, and had a blast. This constituted a mini-roadtrip for me, @ecfnj.bsky.social and @bluntlittletool.bsky.social, along with The Bug, and it was a glorious outing.
Hey, it #MondayReads time! Think of it like a key party, but you know, with books! Repost this post & tell us what you want reposted. Me, I no longer have a publisher. Doesn’t mean you can’t find my books.
@vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
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HUNDREDS of new items just added to our online store! New books! Rare books! Signed books! Comic books! Audiobooks! And hundreds more being added in the weeks ahead. Order now and receive your shipment before the holidays! vortexbooksandcomicsonline.bigcartel.com
Still out there. Still saving the world one dirtbag at a time.
But until I find a new publisher you can only purchase directly from me or @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social
Come, see how we make them burn. #BookSky
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Everyone should check out @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social Ebay site. I won 5 James A. Moore fantasy books and included in the package they sent me was a bonus book, a bunch of bookmarks and oddly a pamphlet for a senior living community. @briankeene.bsky.social
Made a visit to @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social today. I’m sad that they’re closing in December because they have a huge selection of horror books, sci-fi/fantasy books, crime books, and comics! If you can make the trip to Columbia, PA, check them out!
One of my grabs from @vortexbooksncomics.bsky.social was “God Bomb” by @kitgonzo.bsky.social. A man with a bomb wants answers from God and is willing to take everyone around him to the grave.
Yesterday morning, I made a pilgrimage to the NYC memorial park bench of MAD magazine founder and publisher William M. Gaines. After nailing down the location, I recorded this video so you'd be able to do the same. May you someday make a pilgrimage of your own! youtu.be/ifQa-7db9b0
We will be operating at normal business hours (Wed thru Sat 11am - 5pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm) except for:
11/7 - 11/9 Closed
11/26 - 11/28 Closed
12/14 - Closed
The physical store’s LAST DAY OF BUSINESS will be Sunday December 21st.
We've begun transitioning from brick & mortar to online. This means we must liquidate some stock. So, from now until our last day:
30% OFF ALL Books, Magazines, New Comics, Back Issue Comics, Manga, Games, Audiobooks, Shirts, and Supplies at checkout.
All DVDs are $1.99
All Blu-Rays are $3.99
