Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 13 through Oct. 18

LOTS of stories and videos to share this week, but otherwise a very quick post.

Tight deadlines today, and I'm overseeing the WriteOn Joliet table tomorrow at the White Oak Author Fest at the Crest Hill Library...WHILE we're moving today and tomorrow. It should be adventurous, to say the least.

Stayed up late last night to pack up my bedroom and home office, so this post is one of the last pieces I'll be typing from the old space.

But do stop out at the author fest tomorrow. I'll be there with my books, Rebekah, and, hopefully, an abundance of dark roast coffee.

Have a wonderful day readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans. I'll write soon - from the view of the new room.

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.

Prevention every pet should have
SNIP offers low-cost services to dogs and cats in low-income families in the Joliet area

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/08/03297aea41364cc78a3dced3a2f3b01c/index.xml


VIDEO A peek inside the SNIP Society in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/a18ce72e-32ef-47fb-bff3-22bbaa6a053f.html


An Extraordinary Life: New Lenox man led by example

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/07/an-extraordinary-life-new-lenox-man-led-by-example/aq1xga/


Plainfield rescue's benefit was a 'drag'
'It’s entertainment not being done in our area,' Terri Crotty, founder, said.

 Crotty said, “Part of our marketing is reaching every different culture and lifestyle. It doesn’t matter what you do or what you choose, there is a dog for you.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/15/fa72d3f1e32c452eacc9439177fc7f42/index.xml?page=1


VIDEO: Kara Mel performs Prince songs in Bolingbrook

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/ee83a1f7-a434-4a61-a42b-b76964d2218c.html


VIDEO Audrina Phoenix performs "Close Your Eyes" in Bolingbrook

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/e23efe6d-58f3-46e2-9e6f-a26125e70379.html


Decorating tricks from these Joliet residents are a treat to use

Three Joliet-area residents share budget-friendly tips for frightful decor that won't scare your wallet.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/10/15/d2a305eb3473478fb048cdea0fc696d9/index.xml


LocalLit author spotlight: Cean Magosky of Lockport

Magosky summed up his children's story like this: A new toy joins the playroom and learns an important lesson.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/10/15/locallit-author-spotlight-cean-magosky-of-lockport/az2qf66/


VIDEO: James Finn Garner talks about rejection 

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/1c4e1c52-6071-4eff-8242-76faaa8fd04a.html


VIDEO: James Finn Garner shares his writing process 

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/88bcc5fa-4bc4-4723-b150-edf37b5171bf.html

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."