Wonderful news to share!
I talked with my editor Colleen Robbins before WriteOn Joliet met last night. She has read through three of the four Before the Blood manuscripts and even apologized for taking so long (She's only had them a couple of weeks).
She is currently in book number four, which means I really need to get number five done as I don't want any gaps in her reading (She doesn't feel it's an issue. She recalls my original words from excerpts I read back in 2014. Can you imagine? She's brilliant!).
In short, we are on schedule for publication, if not a bit ahead of it.
Her comments thus far: one major error (a character died in two different chapters, something I didnt' catch when I loved things around) and a few typos so far. Overall, she praised the plot, character development, world building, dialogue, and noted plenty of conflict everywhere.
YAY!!!!!
Last week, the very nice Dick Schuster from Joliet Community Television (JCTV) came out and did a 15-minute segment on the artists participating in the "Art of the BryonySeries" show. He is planning to air the episode several times a day through the next month (the exhibit comes down on Oct. 31).
For the station's program schedule, visit cityofjoliet.info/residents/jctv.
Also, the exhibit will remain up through October. I do have plenty of photos to share and am hoping to make albums on the BryonySeries Facebook page in another week or so.
To learn more about each individual artist, visit the story that ran in The Herald-News:
And now, here's where to find me on social media and links to this weeks's feature stories.
Non-bylined features:
One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down. Gotta Do It runs under "people."
Student at Romeoville university helping a Kenyan orphanage become self-sustaining
Read in her own words what she's done so far - and what she plans to do in the future.
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/27/a04431a70760429fb8eba51056d6f2ac/index.xml
Shorewood family raising money for service dog's training
The 2-year-old has health issues and no diagnosis yet. But the his mother is hopeful the service dog will help her son cope.
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/25/5875433ac62345f2a349bb8ce715c61d/index.xml?page=1
Oncology nurse chooses New Lenox hospital for breast cancer treatment
Why? Read on! Plus, Kathleen Wilk has encouraging words for people facing trials of all kinds.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/30/95bc76b9aa164fa8a66515c89513c8dd/index.xml
Make chicken medallions at home
Joliet Junior College chef instructor Timothy Bucci explains the steps, adds wine sauce.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/02/2646ce38a7c148e0b2dc85a83cb43ba6/index.xml
Whisking It Up with JJC (a new cooking show, episode 1)
An 8-week "cooking show" made possible by the video talents of HN reporter Alex Ortiz. "Whisking it Up with JJC - Episode 2" Joliet Junior College chef instructor Timothy Bucci shows how tto make sauteed chicken medallions with an herbed wine sauce.
https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/29d274c0-f5ea-41b3-930c-e078b1d05ea4.html
Joliet woman has kept the faith for 10 decades
As she turns 100, Mary Martha Thompson shares the real meaning of life.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/03/e8aee7e2c2f54597b0c85fa9e2b34771/index.xml
Artworks: Folger Adam key from Joliet inspired a new mystery novel
A man from England on holiday in Florida finds an old Joliet key at a flea market,. As he learns about the key's history, a work of fiction takes shape in his mind.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/02/07f1df432c774cd6ae7f91195e8acb9d/index.xml
LocalLit author spotlight: Vern Coop of Joliet
Vern gives credit for his writing passion to his wife Holly Coop, also a writer, who inspired and nurtured it.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/03/b0a3d840432c4a02a129dad68da08060/index.xml
Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him
at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff
I talked with my editor Colleen Robbins before WriteOn Joliet met last night. She has read through three of the four Before the Blood manuscripts and even apologized for taking so long (She's only had them a couple of weeks).
She is currently in book number four, which means I really need to get number five done as I don't want any gaps in her reading (She doesn't feel it's an issue. She recalls my original words from excerpts I read back in 2014. Can you imagine? She's brilliant!).
In short, we are on schedule for publication, if not a bit ahead of it.
Her comments thus far: one major error (a character died in two different chapters, something I didnt' catch when I loved things around) and a few typos so far. Overall, she praised the plot, character development, world building, dialogue, and noted plenty of conflict everywhere.
YAY!!!!!
Last week, the very nice Dick Schuster from Joliet Community Television (JCTV) came out and did a 15-minute segment on the artists participating in the "Art of the BryonySeries" show. He is planning to air the episode several times a day through the next month (the exhibit comes down on Oct. 31).
For the station's program schedule, visit cityofjoliet.info/residents/jctv.
Also, the exhibit will remain up through October. I do have plenty of photos to share and am hoping to make albums on the BryonySeries Facebook page in another week or so.
To learn more about each individual artist, visit the story that ran in The Herald-News:
Artworks: 4 artists in group show at Joliet cafe
And now, here's where to find me on social media and links to this weeks's feature stories.
Non-bylined features:
Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.
Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).
Social media:
Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.
BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.
If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.
Upcoming events:
These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts
Upcoming events:
These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts
Books and Such
Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com.
Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Bringing love in a clean cup of waterStudent at Romeoville university helping a Kenyan orphanage become self-sustaining
Read in her own words what she's done so far - and what she plans to do in the future.
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/27/a04431a70760429fb8eba51056d6f2ac/index.xml
Shorewood family raising money for service dog's training
The 2-year-old has health issues and no diagnosis yet. But the his mother is hopeful the service dog will help her son cope.
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/25/5875433ac62345f2a349bb8ce715c61d/index.xml?page=1
Oncology nurse chooses New Lenox hospital for breast cancer treatment
Why? Read on! Plus, Kathleen Wilk has encouraging words for people facing trials of all kinds.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/30/95bc76b9aa164fa8a66515c89513c8dd/index.xml
Make chicken medallions at home
Joliet Junior College chef instructor Timothy Bucci explains the steps, adds wine sauce.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/02/2646ce38a7c148e0b2dc85a83cb43ba6/index.xml
Whisking It Up with JJC (a new cooking show, episode 1)
An 8-week "cooking show" made possible by the video talents of HN reporter Alex Ortiz. "Whisking it Up with JJC - Episode 2" Joliet Junior College chef instructor Timothy Bucci shows how tto make sauteed chicken medallions with an herbed wine sauce.
https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/29d274c0-f5ea-41b3-930c-e078b1d05ea4.html
Joliet woman has kept the faith for 10 decades
As she turns 100, Mary Martha Thompson shares the real meaning of life.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/03/e8aee7e2c2f54597b0c85fa9e2b34771/index.xml
Artworks: Folger Adam key from Joliet inspired a new mystery novel
A man from England on holiday in Florida finds an old Joliet key at a flea market,. As he learns about the key's history, a work of fiction takes shape in his mind.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/02/07f1df432c774cd6ae7f91195e8acb9d/index.xml
LocalLit author spotlight: Vern Coop of Joliet
Vern gives credit for his writing passion to his wife Holly Coop, also a writer, who inspired and nurtured it.
https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/03/b0a3d840432c4a02a129dad68da08060/index.xml
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