Jenks Farmer inducted into South Carolina Author Academy
Aiken County’s Jenks Farmer is one of four South Carolina authors to be inducted into the South Carolina Authors Academy.
Award-winning comic book writer to appear in Aiken
The Etherredge Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken welcomes award-winning comic book writer Chuck Brown for a special evening of conversation and creativity on Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.
Works of Frank Yerby, first African American millionaire novelist, to be highlighted Sept. 4-5
Events on Sept. 4-5 will highlight the work and legacy of Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.
An Evening of Southern Storytelling: Rick Bragg in conversation with Brian Panowich
Join the Augusta University Writing Project for an evening of stories, laughter and Southern charm with Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize winning author, at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 22 at Maxwell Theatre, 2500 Walton Way.
ArtScape: Award-winning wordsmiths and new book releases for July 2025
This ArtScape column focuses on Porter Fleming winners, a Georgia Author of the Year finalists plus new releases by mother-son duo, Shonta Bradley, and her son, Caleb, as well as Augusta Good News columnist Ron Baxley Jr.
Artscape: A few recent releases from Augusta’s literary artists
The first ArtScape column of 2025 highlights four books written by local authors – Cecelia Butler Johnson, Dana Harris, Aaron Kinzer and Justin Harsey.
Author of New York Times bestselling ‘Darth Vader’ series to be in Augusta Dec. 6-7
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown will be at The Book Tavern Friday and the Augusta Headquarters Library on Saturday.
Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5
A sculpture dedication was part of three days highlighting the work of author Frank Yerby.
Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum
Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.
ArtScape: Area authors publish new works
Tarika Holland, John “Stoney” Cannon and Eva Creel have authored new books, while Baillie Conway illustrated one.
Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4
Irene Strychalski will be at ABX for Free Comic Book Day May 4.,
Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’
A “full-on rock star” launch of Brian Panowich’s “Nothing But the Bones” is scheduled for April 16 at the Book Tavern.
Woman’s words of encouragement find way into Lysa TerKeurst devotional
Holly Murray’s piece about spending five minutes with God has been published in a devotional book through Thomas Nelson.
Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning
Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.