Did You Know I Was Irish?

Neither did I.

But apparently I have an Irish backstory.

Which Ed Calkins, the Steward of Tara, so thoughtfully chronicled back in 2010 when I started this blog.

He emailed my genealogy in installments. I published them in installments.

Now, for the first time in make-believe history, you can read the entire bit of nonsense in one small, novella-like book.

The proof was ordered today; the event details are below.

And if you'd like to publish your own book for free (or nearly free) this year, join me for a cup of coffee Jan. 11 at Book and Bean Cafe in Joliet. Details for this event are also below.

Have a great weekend, vampire fans!

Calkins Day Book Signing

​When: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2018

Where: Book and Bean Cafe, 3395 Black Road, Joliet

​Etc: Meet BryonySeries' real Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara and first (and only) Irish vampire on Calkins Day. Buy signed copies of his yet untitled or released book about author Denise M. Baran-Unland's "Irish" genealogy. Refreshments and great coffee for sale. The evening will celebrate Ed's birthday, limericks, Celtic lore, and all things fun and creative. Irish garb (Irish apparel, dressing as leprechauns and other Celtic mythological characters) encouraged.

​Contact: bryonyseries@gmail.com.

How to Self-Publish a Book for (Nearly) Free

When: 6 p.m. Jan. 11, 2018

Where: Book and Bean Cafe, 3395 Black Road, Joliet

​Etc: WriteOn Joliet co-founder and author of the self-published BryonySeries will give a concise step-by-step presentation on how to self-publish a book for no to minimal cost. Opportunity for Q&A and to purchase books from WriteOn Joliet authors. $10. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet programs.

Contact: Visit www.writeonjoliet.com or email bryonyseries@gmail.com.