Friday, February 23, 2018

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Feb. 18 through Feb. 23

So I'm technically off for President's Day today ( anew paid holiday the ocmpany is giving us, but I worked it as the holiday editor), and with a number of projects already scheduled today, I'm taking a BryonySeries social media break for the weekend to get some writing done.

I'll post the blog and a "good morning" coffee, but that will probably be it until Monday.

Whatever your plans are for the next few days, I hope they are full of blessings, for you and all you encounter.

Take care! :)


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): 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.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) 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.



Telling trinkets from treasure
Joliet woman knows how

Janet Madrigal is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers and the owner of 

"Attic to Appraisals." Her website at www.attictoappraisals.com says Madrigal offers a range of services, including gem identification and litigation support.

"My reports and findings can stand up in a court of law," Madrigal said in an email. "We have to write to a certain standard as well as adhere to those standards."




Joliet’s Book and Bean Café to host storytelling

During “True Story” on Feb. 22, half a dozen storytellers took turns sharing a true personal account from their lives to attendees.




An Extraordinary Life: 'He always had a desire to help people'


Long before Derek Hogg was fighting fires, he was serving others.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/16/afc5a869393d4f339ae4c981089fca9e/index.xml?page=1


Mystery Diner: Joliet's Traditions Restaurant and Pub goes from quiet to festive in minutes

When you head to Traditions Restaurant and Pub at the Inwood complex off Jefferson Street in Joliet, you never know how full it's going to be.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/02/17/33b5c368db2849e78e80c6f28864dc28/index.xml



Joliet nondenominational group brings women together each month

The main speaker – the one who left strongest impression with this group of Christian women – was Cathy Harvey of Lindenhurst. An inspirational speaker who is writing her first book, Harvey spoke about her struggle with depression as a teen – to the point of contemplating suicide – and how she came to know Christ and find her purpose in life.



New free newsletter connects Joliet-area readers and writers

LocalLit is a free newsletter that delivers a free short story by a local author to anyone who’s signed up for it. It’s a great way for readers to discover new writers, and it’s a great way for writers to reach new readers.

As a reader and writer, I would sign up immediately if I wasn’t launching it. Here’s why it appeals to me.




Artworks: Good clean fun
Joliet woman turns soap-making hobby into business

Sue Hovanes said her skin is sensitive to “big-box soaps,” with many of them, except ivory, turning her skin quite dry. But Hovanes also missed indulging in other scents, which led her to learn the craft of soap making, where she can control the ingredients.

Running a business was not part of her plan, until news of her hobby spread.



Illustration by Matt Coundiff for Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff or @MattCoundiff on Twitter.



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