Want to get kids to read? Bring an award winning author to them. That’s what Hammond Hills Elementary School did Thursday morning.

It’s been a good 200th anniversary year for Edgar Allan Poe. The master of gothic horror has been celebrated at events in several cities to mark the bicentennial of his birth. And on Sunday in Baltimore, he’ll get the funeral he never had.

It’s been a good 200th anniversary year for Edgar Allan Poe. The master of gothic horror has been celebrated at events in several cities to mark the bicentennial of his birth. And on Sunday in Baltimore, he’ll get the funeral he never had.

A former employee of Danielle Steel who embezzled more than $400,000 from the romance novelist has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion.

Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as “The Two Mrs. Grenvilles,“ died Wednesday in his home at age 83.

The body of a South Carolina author whose books profiled some of the state’s most infamous murders has been found in a river. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported Sunday that the body of 56-year-old Dale Hudson was found by two fishermen Saturday around 8:30 p.m. in the Pee Dee River two miles south of the U.S. 76 bridge. Hudson had been reported missing on Friday.

On Memorial Day, it’s hard not to think about a true American hero who lives in North Augusta.

On Memorial Day, it’s hard not to think about a true American hero who lives in North Augusta.

A new book called ‘The Newcomer’s Guide to Georgia’ is full of tips and information for people new to the Peach State, but it’s also got some things to do and see that even native Georgians might not know about. Before penning his latest book, former ‘Atlanta Journal and Constitution’ reporter Don O’Briant helped the founder of WJBF News Channel 6, J.B. Fuqua, write his autobiography.

A new book called ‘The Newcomer’s Guide to Georgia’ is full of tips and information for people new to the Peach State, but it’s also got some things to do and see that even native Georgians might not know about. Before penning his latest book, former ‘Atlanta Journal and Constitution’ reporter Don O’Briant helped the founder of WJBF News Channel 6, J.B. Fuqua, write his autobiography.

50-years ago, Tuesday, a plane carrying rock and rollers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, also known as the Big Bopper, crashed in an Iowa field. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for more as he talked to a local author who has written a book about the crash.

50-years ago, Tuesday, a plane carrying rock and rollers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson, also known as the Big Bopper, crashed in an Iowa field. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for more as he talked to a local author who has written a book about the crash.

Chris Rock is making a comeback, as an author. Grand Central Publishing says Rock’s new book, not yet titled, will be full of “comedic observations.“ It’s tentatively scheduled for release next year.

Hip-Hop artist has a lot on his plate these days. He is taking a new turn in his career writing children’s books. He was in the Garden City encouraging children to read.  Rapper Common made a stop in the Garden City on his tour promoting his new children’s book series and his new CD. Common has started the “Common Ground Foundation” that’s aimed at getting kids to read. The first book in his series is called the “Mirror in Me”.

Now, A WJBF News Channel 6 Extra…He makes popular music and stars in feature films…and now rapper Common is working on something for the kids. He visited with Mary Morrison in the WJBF News Channel studio, on our noon newscast.