Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 6 through Oct. 11

It's been a busy few weeks, almost non-stop really, since I returned from Raleigh at the end of August.

So here's a quick update on projects. On Monday, I'll tell you where to find me (and my books) this fall.

Progress on the werewolf story is slow and wobbly but it IS progress. 

The focus of my fiction time right now is on getting Cornell Dyer and the Flu done by November since it does have a Christmas Carol parody in parts of it. Hope to seriously dig into that one this weekend (looking good so far, but hey! It's still early in the day).

The Limbo trilogy (the series after Before the Blood and before the "drop of blood" young adult trilogy) is taking slow shape in outline form.

The memoir of the Joliet woman (which, sadly, won't be available to the public) is coming into the home stretch. I'm meeting with Phyllis on Sunday for the last few bits of information and then (hopefully) onto the formatting.

I've also begun editing a novel for a WriteOn Joliet member.

And that's that!

Have a great weekend readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans!

Now, here's where to find information:


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.

Building strong community at Dirksen Junior High School in Joliet 

A trip to Ron Clark Academy led this assistant principal to overhaul the way students and teachers interact.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/04/a338b9ff3e54431fb48af75ceb285130/index.xml


An Extraordinary Life: Lemont man captured the artistry
Exhibit showcases his photographs through Oct. 27

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/06/a6f7e8c643754576b9b5d539f5f8b89d/index.xml


Silver Cross employee, breast cancer survivor thankful her tumor was caught early 

If she had continued on her previous path, she might not have been so fortunate. Read on to see why.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/04/9b0f74792021479aae80544f21582548/index.xml?page=1


Exercise for breast cancer patients

Experts explain why cancer patients should exercise and provide guidelines for best outcomes.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/01/exercise-for-breast-cancer-patients/atz5h7n/


Joliet Junior College students serve up great food in downtown 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/08/fc8c6491697c49fcb97b284855bbc8cb/index.xml

VIDEO: Future chefs at work in Joliet

JJC chef/instructor Eric Bell guides the students as they prepare and serve.

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/f2f25cb9-d20c-4c33-8ec0-8cfbe6ca2130.html


'Ya can’t put a price on money'
James Finn Garner to share his writing experiences on Oct. 17 in Joliet

Best-selling humorist James Finn Garner will share his writing experiences on Oct. 17 at the Black Road Branch of the Joliet Public Library.

According to Garner's website, Garner’s first book, "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories," has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the U.S. and has been translated into 20 languages. It spent 65 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Garner was also a contributing editor with Chicago Magazine, for which he wrote the monthly column “The Garner Report.”

His fiction and satire have also appeared in Playboy, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TV Guide, The Chicago Tribune Magazine, Utne Reader, and other publications.

Moreover, Garner's commentaries have been broadcast on National Public Radio and his stories on the British Broadcasting Corporation.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/01/8d1e5d22468344f19390e6c8d3c0a2b3/index.xml


Artworks: Documentary featuring Joliet man wins Emmy 

Take 30 minutes and watch this powerful documentary. You won't be sorry.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/08/artworks-documentary-featuring-joliet-man-wins-emmy/anlx9os/


LocalLit spotlight: Kathy Whitgrove of Joliet

Sign up for the free newsletter and read this Facebook-photo inspired story on Tuesday.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/02/locallit-spotlight-kathy-whitgrove-of-joliet/aj4bw0t/