Dee Bertino Interview: Talking About Romantasy Bookstore
In this episode of the She Reads Romance Books Podcast, I’m joined by an amazing entrepreneur, Dee Bertino, who owns Romantasy Bookstore, a romance-only bookstore in New Jersey. In this episode, we dive into everything from:
📚 Why she decided to open a romance-only bookstore!
💪 The toughest part about opening the store and its greatest joys,
🥰 What is flying off the shelves for readers,
💕 What’s to come at Romantasy Bookstore, and more!
Listen below or on your favorite podcast platform, or watch the video on YouTube!
Episode 133: Interview with Dee Bertino, Owner of Romantasy Bookstore & Fantasy Gifts
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About Romantasy Bookstore:
Romantasy Bookstore is a romance-only bookstore located in South Jersey. There you will find:
- Contemporary romance that makes your heart flutter
- Fantasy romance with magical worlds and epic love stories
- LGBTQ+ romance celebrating all kinds of love
- Steamy reads that turn up the heat
- Sweet romance for cozy reading nights
- Access and discounts to Fantasy Gifts right next door!
- Book club events and author meet-and-greets
- Used book buy-back program (because great stories deserve second chances!)
About Dee Bertino:
Dee is the owner of Fantasy Gifts NJ, a family-owned retail chain specializing in sexual health and wellness products across three locations in New Jersey. With a background as an attorney and former public defender, Dee brings a commitment to inclusive business practices and community advocacy to her work.
Currently expanding Fantasy Gifts NJ’s offerings with a new romance bookstore called Romantasy Bookstore Dee is dedicated to creating welcoming spaces that celebrate sexual positivity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and customer empowerment. Her leadership team reflects her values, featuring diverse voices including non-binary, lesbian, queer, and pansexual team members. Dee is passionate about building community connections, supporting local partnerships, and advancing sexual health education through her business and community initiatives.
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