Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Sept. 1 through Sept. 6

It's been a blur of a couple weeks back! (although it's been great to be back).

Timothy's birthday is this weekend, so I'm hoping to slow down a bit (and laughing out loud as I look at my to-do list).

Still, pause and rest is important (even to me). So while I'm delighted I made progress on some projects, I plan to balance that with some quiet, creative time, and also with some family time.

If you missed any of the feature stories this past week, please carefully look through the links at the bottom. With the exception of the book review, these are all worthy events. Please consider being a part of at least one.

As for the book, well, you'll just have to read the story!

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. Again, Timothy is in the process of updating the website, so all titles may not appear. 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.

'Everything is basically a lump of charcoal.'
Helping Linda Landrey in her extreme time of need

But Landrey’s family is hoping the community will help restore her hope.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/08/28/73be30e5c5214111b319194d6156adea/index.xml

Authentic cuisine at Joliet Greek Fest this weekend in Joliet

“We try to give the best quality to the people,” Peter Xydis, former owner of the New Lenox Restaurant and church member, said.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/05/957761558ef64a74a3c8d4598ff3da39/index.xml

A road trip of discovery close to home

This all-age, at-your-own-pace exploration of all nine local libraries in the Pinnacle Library Cooperative free and participants can start and stop anytime through Sept. 30.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/04/29de921e775c410c9d123fe60e96a5ba/index.xml


'The gallery has been wonderful'
Cornerstone clients in Joliet exhibiting their work at Gallery Seven in Lockport in September

The works on display include photography, painting, fabric arts, basket weaving and sculpture. All the artwork is offered for sale, according to a release from Gallery Seven.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/04/01c5deae551945668403dfeb1ff6c9d8/index.xml


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Near Myths' anthology with Joliet writer Todd Hogan

"Near Myths" explores unique stories that have been closely inspired by myths, legends, faerie tales, songs and other archetypical stories that resonate in the human consciousness.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/05/locallit-book-spotlight-near-myths-anthology/aajbtxy/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff.