A DARK AUTHOR EVENT LIKE NO OTHER
Midnight in the Queen City is an author event catering to the darker side of romance. From Paranormal Romance to Sci-Fi, Fantasy to Erotica, our attending authors have something for every reader's palate.
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
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EVENTS
Join us July 18th, 2026 for the third annual Midnight in the Queen City! Tickets on sale soon.
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AUTHOR/VENDOR MIXER
Easing everyone gently into the darkness, this is an Author/Vendor only informal gathering on Friday evening. Drinks and networking in a casual drop-in at the hotel's ballroom reception area from 7p-10p.
Cocktails will be available for individual purchase at the hotel bar.
Early registration and table set-up will begin at 5p on Friday, July 17th, for those interested in setting up in advance of the event.
READER EVENT
A reader event like no other - VIP admission is from 10a-12p. General Admission begins at 1p with the event continuing until 4p. Tickets are on sale now.
VIPs will receive a premium swag bag upon entry.
AFTER EVENT
After the reader event, join us for a black, white and morally gray Midnight and Magnolias cocktail soiree. Drink, dance and be deviously merry until midnight falls on the Queen City once more.
From 8p to 12a on Satudary , join us for drink and dancing under the Carolina moon.
Due to hotel POS limitations, please note this event is a CASH BAR that accepts CASH ONLY. Please plan in advance.
LOCATION INFORMATION
1385 Broadcloth St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 548-0156
Located in the newly developed Kingsley area of Fort Mill (part of the South Charlotte Metro Area), the Courtyard by Marriott provides walking access to more than a dozen restaurants and lounges, as well as local salons and boutique shopping. Kingsley is less than a mile from Baxter Village, where guests can enjoy even more dining and cocktail hour options. Both allow easy driving access to Uptown Charlotte (20 Minutes) and the Carowinds theme park via I-77 (15 Minutes).
CONTACT
P.O. Box 402 Fort Mill, SC 29715
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