Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan. 12 through Jan. 17

A few less stories than usual as I adjust to a new schedule and some new work assignments.

And one less story than I intended to post but resists appearing on the website. So frustrating.

But I'll reach out to IT later this morning and update this story, so please check back later.

The story is a preview of a non-fiction book from a person I respect and who makes a solid case for the points he makes.


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. 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.

'I just wanted to spin the wheel'
Dream of appearing on game show comes true Jan. 15 for Monee woman 

Longtime fan of popular game show gets her to chance to compete, too.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/10/i-just-wanted-to-spin-the-wheel/axt4jro/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet bishop 'had a heart as big as Texas'

Here's what Bishop Robert R. Sanders did to live up to that quote.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/10/joliet-bishop-had-a-heart-as-big-as-texas/az5xxs/


How to give the humble potato a second chance

It's not all starch and empty calories.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/13/how-to-give-the-humble-potato-a-second-chance/dhpsecv/


'I had some tough competition'
Monee contestant on 'Wheel of Fortune' talks about 'once in a lifetime' experience 

How did Amanda Harris fare? Well, she didn't come home empty-handed.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/16/i-had-some-tough-competition/dc5owow/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'In Team-Building: From the Bench to the Boardroom' by Joliet coach Pat Sullivan

Review coming this Tuesday in the LocalLit newsletter. Follow the link to subscribe. It's free.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/16/locallit-book-spotlight-in-team-building-from-the-bench-to-the-boardroom-by-joliet-coach-pat-sullivan/axeobe5/

Illustration by Matt Counfiff for "Visage."