We are happy to host your book signing, reading, workshop, or other events! Contact us at VortexBNC@outlook.com and let’s make it happen!
SIGNINGS & READINGS: In addition to purchasing items at the store, customers are welcome to bring items from home to be signed. Customers are asked to remain respectful of others during readings (movie theater rules apply).
OPEN MIC NIGHTS: Anyone can participate, regardless of publication status. All forms of spoken word are welcome — short stories, poetry, nonfiction, etc. Each person has a maximum time of ten minutes. To participate, simply show up the night of the event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Vortex Writer Group
Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us for an informal gathering. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Free Comic Book Day
It’s Free Comic Book Day! Come on in for free comics! No purchase necessary.
John Urbancik, Jessica Eppley, and Matt Wildasin
The legendary John Urbancik is joined by Central Pennsylvania’s own Jessica Eppley and Matt Wildasin. They will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Free Movie Night
Our monthly free movie night, hosted by award-winning author Wesley Southard. What surprise cinematic gem has he chosen for your viewing pleasure this month? Join us and find out. No purchase necessary to attend.
D&D Character Creation Workshop
Join Vortex’s resident Dungeon Master C.J. for this free workshop as he teaches you how to roll up and create your own Dungeons & Dragons characters.
Justin Lutz and David Simmons
Pennsylvania’s Justin Lutz is joined by Baltimore’s David Simmons for what is sure to be an unforgettable event! There will be a reading and a Q&A with them from 1pm until 2pm, and then they will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Brian and Mary's One Year Wedding Anniversary
Join us (Brian Keene and Mary SanGiovanni) as we celebrate our one-year wedding anniversary! We will be giving away FREE door prizes every hour on the hour! No purchase necessary to win! Plus, 10% off all purchases!
Free Movie Night
Our monthly free movie night, hosted by award-winning author Wesley Southard. What surprise cinematic gem has he chosen for your viewing pleasure this month? Join us and find out. No purchase necessary to attend.
Vortex Writer Group
Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us for an informal gathering. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Damien Casey and Joe Ortlieb
Damien Casey and Joe Ortlieb are in the house! This is only Joe’s second signing ever, so come show some love. There will be a Q&A with them from 1pm until 2pm, and then they will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Clay McLeod Chapman
Comic book writer and novelist Clay McLeod Chapman joins us to sign copies of the first issue of his new series, SEANCE IN THE ASYLUM. We’ll also have plenty of his books on hand, as well. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Robert Swartwood - Book Release Party
Join us for the official launch party of USA Today bestselling author Robert Swartwood’s new thriller — ENEMY OF THE STATE. There will be a Q&A from 1pm until 2pm, and then he will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Extreme Extravaganza with Wrath James White, Shane McKenzie, Lucas Mangum, Kristopher Triana, Aron Beauregard, Judith Sonnet, and Daniel J. Volpe
Extreme Extravaganza with Wrath James White, Shane McKenzie, Lucas Mangum, Kristopher Triana, Aron Beauregard, Judith Sonnet, and Daniel J. Volpe! The best of the best in Extreme Horror descend upon Central Pennsylvania from all over the U.S. for a three-hour signing. Chaos will ensue!
Jeff Strand, Bridgett Nelson, Amanda Headlee, and Larry Hinkle
Join us for the debut of Amanda Headlee’s latest book — Madness and Greatness Can Share the Same Face. And meet multiple Bram Stoker Award winning and Splatterpunk Award winning author Jeff Strand and multiple Splatterpunk Award winning author Bridgett Nelson! And if that’s not enough, newcomer Larry Hinkle will be signing, as well. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Independent Bookstore Day Sale
Celebrate national Independent Bookstore Day with 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES, all day long!
Free Movie Night
Our monthly free movie night, hosted by award-winning author Wesley Southard. What surprise cinematic gem has he chosen for your viewing pleasure this month? Join us and find out. No purchase necessary to attend.
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Carolyn Kleinman
Carolyn Kleinman joins us to talk about — and sign — The Class Assignment Is Murder, inspired by real events in 1990’s Lancaster County. She will give a presentation from 1pm to 2pm and then sign copies until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Store Closed
We will be closed Wednesday April 10th through Sunday April 14th for Scares That Care AuthorCon III in Virginia.
Sarah Langan, Cynthia Pelayo, and Todd Keisling
Best-seller Sarah Langan, Chicago’s Bram Stoker Award-winner Cynthia Pelayo, and Central Pennsylvania’s Bram Stoker Award-nominee Todd Keisling are in the house! There will be a Q&A with them from 1pm until 2pm, and then they will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Vortex Writer Group
This Month’s Topic: SOCIAL MEDIA — Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Somer Canon, Stephen Kozeniewski, Wesley Southard, and Wile E. Young
Join us for our inaugural book signing event! We’ll be joined by award-winning authors Somer Canon, Stephen Kozeniewski, Wesley Southard, and Wile E. Young. There will be a Q&A with them from 1pm until 2pm, and then they will sign books from 2pm until 4pm. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Open Mic Night
Join us for our very first open mic night. How does it work? You show up and sign up. Then, when it’s your turn, you can read your story or poem, spit some verses, do your stand-up routine… whatever you want. Each person is limited to ten minutes maximum, so that all participants get a turn. While we don’t censor, we would remind you that this is a public event space, so please keep material to an R-rating.
Vortex Writer Group
Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us for an informal gathering. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Casual MTG
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.