Friday, December 13, 2019

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Dec. 8 through Dec. 13

Curiouser and curiouser!

That's the best way to describe this week (thank you, Alice and Lewis Carroll for the phrase).

It's been a week with more twists than a corkscrew (or a good novel). Ever have a week like that?

It's not necessarily been a bad week, just an interesting one (and in many ways a good one).

No, I'm not playing the social media "beg me to tell you." There's nothing in particular to tell - it's just been an interesting week in a way that would interest only me.

But here's something: Even though the day is super-packed I am, from the early morning side of things, right on time and not behind at all. 

How 'bout it?

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.

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."

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): 

 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:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts

Check out the progress he has made so far. Each square is hand-built. And be sure to "hover" your hand over the first square. Note: this only works (so far) with the desktop version.

But he's also made A LOT of changes to the website. So be sure to roam around a bit.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com. If you have any questions, email me at bryonyseries@gmail.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.


A 130-year tradition continues
For over a century, the Holly Club has helped people in the Joliet area

The story of who founded and ran it is even more amazing.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/11/24/a-130-year-tradition-continues/dcun3yd/


An Extraordinary Life: 'He just had that will, I guess'
Joliet man served community through martial arts and mentoring

When when he had days to live, Ozzie Mitchell was at The Peter Claver Center.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/03/an-extraordinary-life-he-just-had-that-will-i-guess/d579auh/


'That’s why it’s a ministry for me'
Gospel artist gives insight into her longstanding career success 

It all started with a vision her mother had when she was pregnant.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/02/thats-why-its-a-ministry-for-me/dn2o06i/


Good Barbecue
Taste and atmosphere pleasing at Crest Hill venue 

A pictorial glimpse at Fire Water BBQ N Brew

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/12/11/1574bb1c27e34036bdc1e819ab9354ea/index.xml?page=1


'You will live in happiness, too'
Joliet school promotes the fun of reading with One School, One Book

 Generally I'm not a fan of "over the top" literary initiatives. But this one is too fun to pass up.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/09/you-will-live-in-happiness-too/d5tx2f4/


Artworks: Joliet, Crest Hill businesses get 'merry and bright'

Spending a night looking for businesses that have decorated for the holidays is becoming an annual pre-Christmas tradition for Timothy and me.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/11/artworks-joliet-crest-hill-businesses-get-merry-and-bright/dfvf7j0/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Whitewallsville' by Jennifer Russ

Not everyone can tackle mental illness well in a novel.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/12/12/locallit-book-spotlight-whitewallsville-by-jennifer-russ/aavedka/



Illustration by Matt Coundiff for Visage.

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