Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan. 25 through Jan. 31

Last night got a little busy (test driving cars, an impromptu family party), so here is the promised story round-up now.

If you're new to my blog, what you'll find here today is a list of where else to find me on social media and waaaay below that, a list, with links, of the features stories I've written this week for The Herald-News, in case you've missed one, two, or all of them.

And now, I'm off to work on a couple novels before the day gets busy. Have a great weekend readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans. :)

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 did everything on my own'
At nearly 103, Joliet woman is strong and resilient

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/24/i-did-everything-on-my-own/asvok0w/


‘They brought him back from the brink of death’
Plainfield rescue restores puppyhood to emaciated stray from Texas

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/24/they-brought-him-back-from-the-brink-of-death/dtubokd/


'They end up going to a shelter to be euthanized'
Plainfield rescue helps out with stray problem in Texas

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/24/they-end-up-going-to-a-shelter-to-be-euthanized/d3lgjj6/


An Extraordinary Life: 'He taught them how to be responsible'
Teaching physics was this Joliet professor's vocation

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/24/an-extraordinary-life-he-taught-them-how-to-be-responsible/ayfyigd/


Not everyone considers a job a calling. This man did - and Lewis University gave him an honorary doctorate for it.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/i-really-wanted-to-support-families/at5bsjh/


LocallLit book review: 'Aprons of Stone' by Irma Kump of Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/28/locallit-book-review-aprons-of-stone-by-irma-kump-of-joliet/a6bqxxs/


Joliet mom hosting 2-part financial literacy workshop for teens 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/i-just-want-to-empower-kids/dg4bmh3/


Having a Super Bowl party? Try these 2 unusual recipes

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/having-a-super-bowl-party-try-these-2-unusual-recipes/dyol6k7/


For great Thai cuisine, you can't beat this Joliet restaurant

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/for-great-thai-cuisine-you-cant-beat-this-joliet-restaurant/doss4zr/


'One man can make it sound like an entire orchestra'
Historic organ at Joliet theater still plays, thanks to local nonprofit group 

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/01/27/93dc862e45cb484b856c66db32bc0df1/index.xml?page=1

'
Blacks are not monolithic'
Historian and musician to present programs about the Chicago black experience at Joliet,  Romeoville libraries

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/blacks-are-not-monolithic/dsymtd2/


Give student poetry a chance
PHS-CC African American Club to host inaugural poetry slam in Plainfield

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/27/give-student-poetry-a-chance/a8d241l/


LocalLit book spotlight: ‘Worship is More Than You Think’ by Jennifer Abbott of Channahon

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/30/locallit-book-spotlight-worship-is-more-than-you-think-by-jennifer-abbott/av6sgxl/


VIDEO: The sound of theater history in Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/162cd861-81be-4532-97e1-e0e4993ebc42.html


VIDEO: Support for student organists 

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/459fa764-2025-4e46-8acb-e7d6d9d6ac1c.html

Illustration by Matt Coundiff by "Visage."