What a delightful afternoon!
Although the event was billed as readings from Bryony with writer's assessments, the afternoon quickly grew into something straight out of the novel, reminiscent of the Munsonville Society for the Humanities.
Of course, we met at the Threee Rivers Art Council's building (Minooka's former firehouse), not the parsonage parolor, and satisifed our appetites with coffee and cookies, rather than brandy and cigars, not to mention Reverend Galien Marseilles was not present.
Still, we not only chatted about Bryony and vampire stories in general, the seven guests present shared their latest artistic and entrepreneurial ventures.
One woman is continuing her daughter's legacy of inspiring others through her motivational business (Her daugher had died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease or Motor Neurone Disease. Her blog is still widely read. Visit kissmyals.com).
Another enthusiastically discussed branching out from pen and ink to watercolors. A pastor and his wife brought samples of their newest textbook and enthralled us with stories of their recent travels to the Holy Land.
Still another writer--the first to purchase a copy of Bryony that day--had forgotten a sample piece of writing for assessment, but was quite open in allowing the rest of us to peek at his journal fo writing prompts, letters, poems, artwork, and random jottings.
Kallan Elias of Kallan Studios, the lovely and oh-so-easy-to-work-with photographer who created the Bryony press photos, dropped in, bought two books, and took some very nice pictures. Hoping to post some soon!
See below for our next event:
“Bryony” author and 14 year Chicago area freelance features writer Denise M. Baran-Unland will offer 15 minute assessment on your writing up to 1000 words of stories, poetry, screenplays or that book you've dreamnt of publishing. Bring a sample or create one on site with our "idea creator".
When: From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 27
Where: Harwood Post, 706 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet
Will include raffles, door prizes, and complimentary soft drinks. Assessments are $5 each. Children through adult are welcome to participate. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties.
For more information call 815-260-6974.
Although the event was billed as readings from Bryony with writer's assessments, the afternoon quickly grew into something straight out of the novel, reminiscent of the Munsonville Society for the Humanities.
Of course, we met at the Threee Rivers Art Council's building (Minooka's former firehouse), not the parsonage parolor, and satisifed our appetites with coffee and cookies, rather than brandy and cigars, not to mention Reverend Galien Marseilles was not present.
Still, we not only chatted about Bryony and vampire stories in general, the seven guests present shared their latest artistic and entrepreneurial ventures.
One woman is continuing her daughter's legacy of inspiring others through her motivational business (Her daugher had died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's disease or Motor Neurone Disease. Her blog is still widely read. Visit kissmyals.com).
Another enthusiastically discussed branching out from pen and ink to watercolors. A pastor and his wife brought samples of their newest textbook and enthralled us with stories of their recent travels to the Holy Land.
Still another writer--the first to purchase a copy of Bryony that day--had forgotten a sample piece of writing for assessment, but was quite open in allowing the rest of us to peek at his journal fo writing prompts, letters, poems, artwork, and random jottings.
Kallan Elias of Kallan Studios, the lovely and oh-so-easy-to-work-with photographer who created the Bryony press photos, dropped in, bought two books, and took some very nice pictures. Hoping to post some soon!
See below for our next event:
Resolution to Reality: A Writer's Assessment
“Bryony” author and 14 year Chicago area freelance features writer Denise M. Baran-Unland will offer 15 minute assessment on your writing up to 1000 words of stories, poetry, screenplays or that book you've dreamnt of publishing. Bring a sample or create one on site with our "idea creator".
When: From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 27
Where: Harwood Post, 706 S. Larkin Avenue, Joliet
Will include raffles, door prizes, and complimentary soft drinks. Assessments are $5 each. Children through adult are welcome to participate. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties.
For more information call 815-260-6974.
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