Dark Ink 2025

Schedule

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

The Doylestown Bookshop | Doylestown, PA

Advertisement
Saturday, August 16th
This year’s events will occur at multiple locations, and a few will be ticketed.
Panel seating may be limited and is first-come, first-served. Once the seating is filled, panels will be standing room only.
You may bring up to four books from home to be signed. The authors will sign anything purchased from The Doylestown Bookshop at these events.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Panel discussion with Mary SanGiovanni, Kay Chronister, and Chris Panatier, moderated by Lahaska Bookshop Bookseller Marguerite Turley.
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM - Panel discussion with Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Vincent Tirado, and Christopher Golden, moderated by Lahaska Bookshop Bookseller Marguerite Turley.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - The Hops/Scotch mobile bar will be at The Doylestown Bookshop offering a selection of Dark Ink-themed drinks. Drinks are available for purchase; cash and credit are accepted.
12:00 PM - The Doylestown Bookshop will provide a light lunch.
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM - Book signings with Mary SanGiovanni, Kay Chronister, Chris Panatier, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Vincent Tirado, and Christopher Golden.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Writing Workshop: Crafting the Cosmic with Mary SanGiovanni. Mary will discuss the definition, origins, and defining works of cosmic horror - what it was, is, and is evolving into. CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP TICKETS.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Our friends from Dracula Beyond Stoker will be on site offering a variety of their publications for sale. Dracula Beyond Stoker is a fiction journal dedicated to celebrating and continuing the legacy of Bram Stoker's Dracula.
1:35 PM - 2:05 PM - Panel discussion with Clay McLeod Chapman and Sam Rebelein, moderated by Dennis Mahoney.
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM - Panel discussion with Chuck Wendig, Lindy Ryan, Todd Keisling, and Nat Cassidy, moderated by Violet James McMaster. *Last panel of the day.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM - Book signings with Clay McLeod Chapman, Sam Rebelein, Nat Cassidy, Dennis Mahoney, Chuck Wendig, Lindy Ryan, and Todd Keisling.
4:00 PM - Dark Ink Movie Night at The County Theater. Viewing and discussing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with Paul Tremblay and John Langan, moderated by Brendan Joyce, film programmer for the County Theater. You must purchase a movie ticket to attend. Purchase tickets here.
The Doylestown Bookshop will be on-site to sell books at this event featuring both authors. The County Theater is located at 20 E State St., in Doylestown.

County Theater Event Schedule:
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Viewing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Panel discussion
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM - Book signing in lobby

7:00 PM+ - Fright Club at Hops/Scotch. The first rule about Fright Club is……
Cynthia Pelayo will be appearing at Fright Club.
Meet the authors of Dark Ink downstairs at Hops/Scotch as we mix, mingle, and enjoy a themed menu. Those attending may enter our swag bag raffle. Purchase FRIGHT CLUB tickets HERE.
Enjoy themed libations:
•Ghost Drinkers- yummy rum punch
•Easter Massacre Marg- habanero prickly pear margarita
•The Black Sheep- Negroni sour
•All Monsters Are Mirrors- a cucumber gin gimlet
*This ticket offers general admission to the event. Drinks are sold separately.
The Doylestown Bookshop will be on-site to sell books at this event. Hops/Scotch is located at 22 S Main St., in Doylestown (in the Main Street Marketplace next to the Bookshop).
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The Doylestown Bookshop, 16 S Main St,Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

The Doylestown Bookshop

Host or Publisher The Doylestown Bookshop

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Doylestown

Beginner Night Club Group Classes
Fri, 15 Aug at 06:15 pm Beginner Night Club Group Classes

30 West Oakland Avenue, Doylestown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18901

WORKSHOPS DANCE
Bob Tomlinson & Randy Wagner at Chambers 19!!
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm Bob Tomlinson & Randy Wagner at Chambers 19!!

Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Be5D
Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm Be5D

1 Printers Alley, Doylestown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18901

August 16 at The Doylestown Farmers Market
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 am August 16 at The Doylestown Farmers Market

2-50 S Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18901

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
34 for Matt 3K Walk
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:15 am 34 for Matt 3K Walk

Hansell Park

August Hot Lava #1 AVP Junior & Adult Beach Tournament
Sat, 16 Aug at 09:30 am August Hot Lava #1 AVP Junior & Adult Beach Tournament

Fanny Chapman Pool

TOURNAMENTS SPORTS
Crafting the Cosmic with Mary SanGiovanni
Sat, 16 Aug at 01:00 pm Crafting the Cosmic with Mary SanGiovanni

The Doylestown Bookshop

ART LITERARY-ART
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) w\/ Horror Authors Paul Tremblay & John Langan
Sat, 16 Aug at 04:00 pm The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) w/ Horror Authors Paul Tremblay & John Langan

The County Theater

ART LITERARY-ART
House Party in Support of Amy Fitzpatrick for Judge - Hosted by Susan Gibson & Jeffery McCusker
Sat, 16 Aug at 04:00 pm House Party in Support of Amy Fitzpatrick for Judge - Hosted by Susan Gibson & Jeffery McCusker

30 Crestland Ter, Doylestown, PA 18901-3308, United States

PARTIES ENTERTAINMENT
8\/16\/25 AMORA "NOTHING HERE FEELS REAL" EP RELEASE @ NOMAD SUPPLY CO
Sat, 16 Aug at 06:30 pm 8/16/25 AMORA "NOTHING HERE FEELS REAL" EP RELEASE @ NOMAD SUPPLY CO

Nomad Supply Company

Fright Club: A Dark Ink Event
Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm Fright Club: A Dark Ink Event

Hops/Scotch

ART LITERARY-ART
Rich Ryan + Friends @ Chambers 19
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm Rich Ryan + Friends @ Chambers 19

Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar

MUSIC LIVE-MUSIC

What's Happening Next in Doylestown?

Discover Doylestown Events