The Crimson Quill

08/03/2026

I had the absolute pleasure of reading an ARC of The Devil Knows Her Name by C.N. Vair, and words genuinely cannot express how much I loved this book. 🖤🌿

C.N. Vair blends slow-burn folk horror, witchcraft, and raw feminine rage into a story that is mysterious, emotional, dark, and completely immersive. I was immediately drawn in by the haunting atmosphere and Tess’s deep connection to animals and nature.

Tess is strong, witchy, clever, deeply complicated, and the kind of character I could not help but root for. This book reminded me of some of my all-time favorites, including Slewfoot, Weyward, and The Year of the Witching, while still feeling entirely unique and taking turns I never expected.

Thank you so much, C.N. Vair , for allowing me to read this beautiful book early. I truly cannot wait for everyone else to experience it when it releases at the end of this month! 🦌🩸

Preorder your copy today using the link in my bio!

07/30/2026

Did you know you can already shop The Crimson Quill online? 🩸📚

My Bookshop.org page has a growing collection of q***r horror, classic horror, witchy tales, thrillers, new spooky releases and more. Every purchase made through my shop directly supports The Crimson Quill while I continue building the pop-up and working toward a future physical storefront.

So, if you’re looking for your next spooky read, take a peek! 🖤

Shop here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill/

Curated horror, gothic fiction, and dark atmospheric reads from The Crimson Quill, a forthcoming independent bookstore in Rochester, NY.

07/30/2026

A new chapter is beginning for The Crimson Quill 🩸📚

I’m so excited to officially announce that I’ll be participating in the Rochester Book Crawl on August 15th at Kin Event Space! This will be The Crimson Quill’s first official pop-up, and I genuinely cannot wait to bring everything I’ve been working on to life.

For the time being, I’ll be focusing on pop-ups, local events, and growing the online side of the shop while continuing to work toward a future brick-and-mortar storefront. The storefront is still very much part of the plan. This is just the beginning of how The Crimson Quill will start making its way into the Rochester community. 🕯️🖤

At the crawl, you’ll find a curated selection of horror, gothic, and dark fiction, along with new and used books, bookmarks, stickers, candles, tarot, art prints, and more spooky little finds. 💀📖

Can’t make it to a pop-up? You can also shop books through The Crimson Quill’s Bookshop.org page using the link in my bio. Every purchase helps support the shop as it continues to grow. 🦇

I’m so grateful for all of the support The Crimson Quill has already received, and I’m incredibly excited for what comes next.

See you at the Rochester Book Crawl. 🩸

August 15, 2026
2:00–8:00 PM
Kin Event Space

06/17/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈🖤

From sapphic slashers and Southern Gothic hauntings to body horror and post-apocalyptic nightmares, there is something for every type of horror reader.

These are just a few of the titles featured on the Q***r Fear list. You can find the full collection through the link in my bio (bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill)

Thank you for supporting The Crimson Quill and celebrating q***r stories in horror 🌈🩸🦇

06/02/2026

We are hiring a part time bookseller!

We need someone able to work Saturdays 10:45-6:15, every other Sunday 11:45-4:15, and Thursdays 10:45-3.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Starts at $22.83 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
ACL access to free audiobooks through Libro.fm
Paid sick time (not capped)
Paid vacation time (40hr/yr for part time)

Bookseller Job Description
The Booksellers are the first point of contact for customers at the Unreliable Narrator and provide a friendly, respectful, and helpful environment. This role involves assisting customers with book selections, maintaining store organization, handling sales transactions, and supporting general retail operations. We are actively looking for folks who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

For the complete job description, requirements and information on how to apply visit
unreliablebooks.com/jobs

04/25/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!!! 🖤📚✨

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below (on Facebook or Instagram) for a chance to win a FREE curated “book with a cursed date” 👀🕯️ plus some spooky goodies! I’ve extended entries through tomorrow, and a winner will be drawn at 9:30 PM on Sunday, April 26 ⏳🎉

Even if you’re not able to make a purchase, showing love to your local indie bookstores means everything 🖤 Skip Amazon when you can and support small!

If you do want to support The Crimson Quill 🔮, you can shop here: https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill

You’ll get FREE shipping today and tomorrow 🚚✨ and you can order any book, even if it’s not currently featured on my page! 📖🕸️

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25…
The Crimson Quill is hosting a giveaway 🕯️

Even though we don’t have a physical storefront yet, we’re still celebrating as a future member of this community 🖤

✨ A Date with a Cursed Book ✨
(A blind date with a book… but darker)

One winner will receive a mystery horror book curated just for them, wrapped and sealed with a few extra spooky surprises.

⬇️ How to enter:
• Follow
• Like this post
• Comment your favorite type of horror (ghosts, gothic, psychological, etc. - be as specific as you’d like 👀)
• Tag 1–2 friends

🩸 Want 3 extra entries?
Purchase ANY book from my Bookshop and DM me what you got:
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill (➡️ link in bio)

(Each book = +3 entries)

🕯️ Details:
• US only
• 18+
• Winner announced April 25 at 9:30 PM EST

Your “cursed date” will include a hand picked book and a few small extras, all wrapped up and sent your way.

Good luck 🖤

04/13/2026

In honor of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25…
The Crimson Quill is hosting a giveaway 🕯️

Even though we don’t have a physical storefront yet, we’re still celebrating as a future member of this community 🖤

✨ A Date with a Cursed Book ✨
(A blind date with a book… but darker)

One winner will receive a mystery horror book curated just for them, wrapped and sealed with a few extra spooky surprises.

⬇️ How to enter:
• Follow
• Like this post
• Comment your favorite type of horror (ghosts, gothic, psychological, etc. - be as specific as you’d like 👀)
• Tag 1–2 friends

🩸 Want 3 extra entries?
Purchase ANY book from my Bookshop and DM me what you got:
https://bookshop.org/shop/thecrimsonquill (➡️ link in bio)

(Each book = +3 entries)

🕯️ Details:
• US only
• 18+
• Winner announced April 25 at 9:30 PM EST

Your “cursed date” will include a hand picked book and a few small extras, all wrapped up and sent your way.

Good luck 🖤