Genet rights (All images by Matthew Rettenmund)

Helix star Joey Mills made a splash in NYC at the legendary Strand Bookstore, appearing Monday night with author Taylor Saracen. Her book Electric Soul (the third in her Rise Up LGBTQ youth series) is based on Joey's pre-porn life — and the two told a rapt audience it's about half true and half imagined.

The pair chatted about how they collaborated, and Joey offered tidbits about his life in Missouri, his relationship with his parents, and said the warm reception was one of the nicest things that's ever happened to him.

Stacked

Afterward, a long line of fans waited to meet the dynamic duo, and Joey indulged everyone with selfies, autographs, hugs and — in one case — a kiss.

It pays to ask!

Check out my pics:

Just being Joey

Preparing to read y'all

With Cameron from his publisher (13Red Media) and author Taylor Saracen

Having fun with it

Mobbed!

Charlie's Devils

Telling the 13Red video camera how touched he was by the turnout

A kiss before signing

Bedtime stories with Mike

Dream team

I was busy shooting, but here's a taste of the Q&A:

You can catch the book tour March 3 in Santa Monica, March 23 in Chicago and March 24 in Fenton, Missouri — just visit Helix for updates.

Parting shot. (He can really turn on the brand, no?)