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Geri E. Gallas | Open Book Chocolates

@gegallas.bsky.social

Owner of Open Book Chocolates: Literary-Inspired Chocolate Bars. #SmallBusinessOwner (Graphic Novelist on Indefinite Hiatus.)

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Don't gatekeep reading! All reading counts. And every type of reader deserves quality books. πŸ₯°πŸ“š
#WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #readers #kidlit #books #parents #teachers

03.03.2026 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is no competition in the #writingcommunity

Not once have I not sold a book because a fellow writers sold a book. The #readingcommunity loves books. They buy all the books. If they didn't buy your book today, they will certainly buy your book tomorrow.

We love writing and they love reading.

03.03.2026 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 197    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 0

I have made a list of Black creatives I believe you should support!

Writers, artists, musicians, comic creators, all forms of media!

go.bsky.app/PGeyN2J

13.02.2026 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 165    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 18

Open Book chocolate bars are worth the wait. We are partial to the Frankenstein. But also what the heck, people stop being jerks!

04.03.2026 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We couldn't agree with this more. Please be kind to small business owners, we need them! (And we need chocolate, and this one in particiular has ✨literary themed chocolate bars ✨ Are you kidding??? ❀️🍫

03.03.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! πŸ“–πŸ«πŸ’–

03.03.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, please don't be upset with us about being unable to make white chocolate. Instead, be upset with the global cacao butter shortage, climate change, inflation, tariffs, etc., all things we as small businesses have no control over. Thank you.

03.03.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Also, please don’t be upset when we, a chocolate business, don’t have something in stock less than a month after Valentine’s Day. Thank you.

03.03.2026 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Please be kind to #SmallBusiness owners. We can’t compete with big businesses who mass produce & always have everything in stock. We make everything by hand. We dedicate all our time & money back into the business. Please do not call us & leave critical & unsympathetic voice mails. Thank you.

03.03.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate, Chai & Chat "The Count of Monte Cristo" Unleash your inner avenger with a side of sweetness in this unique gathering inspired by "The Count of Monte Cristo".

Get your tickets before they sell out! πŸ“–πŸ«πŸ«–

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03.03.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO | March 2026 Indulge your chocolate, historical drama and literary cravings with us

Did you see our March newsletter yet? Please check it out!

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02.03.2026 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shop β€” Open Book Chocolates

We’re approaching our 1,000th order on our online store, openbookchocolates.com/shop. Today, we're filling order #979. So just 21 more orders until we reach 1,000. We’re planning a complimentary surprise for our 1,000th customer! πŸ₯³ Who will be the lucky winner?

02.03.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You don’t have to spend money to support an artist (or a small business)!

01.03.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO | March 2026 Indulge your chocolate, historical drama and literary cravings with us

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01.03.2026 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BookCon: Help Us Bring Open Book Chocolates to NYC! We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we β€” Open Book Chocolates β€” are going to be vendors at BookCon 2026 (Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th) at the Javits Center in New York City!!!!!

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01.03.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valentine's Day Orders | February 2026 Valentine’s Day Orders!

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01.03.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valentine's Day Coming Soon | January 2026 Valentine’s Day is Just Around the Corner

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01.03.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good Morning Frederick, The Banner, and More Events | December 2025 Good Morning Frederick

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01.03.2026 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Frankenstein, Kickstarter, & In-Person Events | November 2025 Our Online Store is Now Open

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01.03.2026 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kickstarter Success & Upcoming Events | October 2025 Thank You So Much to Our Kickstarter Backers!

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01.03.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Help Us Reach Our Kickstarter Stretch Goal | September 2025 Welcome to Our Brand-New Newsletter

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01.03.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Book Chocolates | Substack Open Book Chocolates is a small, Maryland-based, women-owned business specializing in handmade, bean-to-bar, fair trade, craft chocolate bars with literary-inspired flavors.

Did you know Open Book Chocolates is on Substack? This past September, we started a 100% FREE newsletter straight to your inbox. This is a wonderful way for you to keep up-to-date on all that we do: new flavors, upcoming in-person events, exclusive photos, and more.

substack.com/@openbookcho...

01.03.2026 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO | March 2026 Indulge your chocolate, historical drama and literary cravings with us

REVENGE IS BITTERSWEET: Chocolate Chai & Chat THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

openbookchocolates.substack.com/p/revenge-is...

01.03.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman in a blue dress is standing in a park with her hands in the air . ALT: a woman in a blue dress is standing in a park with her hands in the air .

Today, my fiancΓ© and I organized a bunch of wedding stuff. Fingers crossed we won’t forget anything! Still lots to do before April…

01.03.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A digital illustration in the style of a block print. A humanoid figure wearing a red cloak stands next to a long, segmented creature that resembles a carrot. The creature’s body weaves in-and-out of dark bushes.

A digital illustration in the style of a block print. A humanoid figure wearing a red cloak stands next to a long, segmented creature that resembles a carrot. The creature’s body weaves in-and-out of dark bushes.

A digital illustration in the style of old print. It displays three plants in various states of transformation. All are growing vague animal-like bodies: one birdlike, one serpentine, and the other humanoid.

A digital illustration in the style of old print. It displays three plants in various states of transformation. All are growing vague animal-like bodies: one birdlike, one serpentine, and the other humanoid.

Digital illustration in the style of old print. A large two-headed beast with dark fur emerges from a cave. It lifts its heads to make eye contact with a redheaded child sitting above the cave’s entrance.

Digital illustration in the style of old print. A large two-headed beast with dark fur emerges from a cave. It lifts its heads to make eye contact with a redheaded child sitting above the cave’s entrance.

A digital illustration in the style of a woodcut. It depicts the upper half of humanoid figure whose β€œhead” is a flattened organic shape. A serpentine creature delicately wraps around the figure’s arm and into an opening in their face. The figure handles the creature gently.

A digital illustration in the style of a woodcut. It depicts the upper half of humanoid figure whose β€œhead” is a flattened organic shape. A serpentine creature delicately wraps around the figure’s arm and into an opening in their face. The figure handles the creature gently.

πŸ“Œ My name is H.B. and I'm a fantasy artist specializing in a nostalgic style. My work is inspired by woodcuts and vintage children's books.

πŸ”—: hbtyson.carrd.co
πŸ–ΌοΈ: www.inprnt.com/gallery/hbty...

10.08.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1330    πŸ” 330    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 6

I’m a big fan of β€œThe Terror” and β€œDrood.” I didn’t know about Simmons’ Islamophobia until now, which is very disappointing.

27.02.2026 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a close up of a cartoon character with sweat drops on its face ALT: a close up of a cartoon character with sweat drops on its face

I was very nervous about writing my wedding vows. But I finally wrote them last night. And I think they turned out alright! πŸ˜…

25.02.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think #TheMonkey just didn't satisfy horror fans (because of its indie film aesthetic & its themes of mortality, family, guilt, etc.), but it didn't have a wider appeal to non-horror moviegoers like #Weapons did.

25.02.2026 04:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely enjoyed #TheMonkey far better than Perkins's #Longlegs. When I watched #Weapons, I thought that's the movie Longlegs should have been/wish it was.

25.02.2026 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0