Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Feb. 23 through Feb. 28

Good morning!

I'll be adding three more stories later today, so be sure to check back (not everything that is in print today has been posted online yet).

Below you'll find information on where to find me and my writings in the online world.

Beyond that, you'll find links to all the human interest/features stories that ran in The Herald-News this past week.

Tonight, I'm attend an author event.

Tomorrow, I'm attending a book signing.

Sunday, I'm attending a fundraiser.

But other than that, my only plans are some reading and a whole lot of writing for my first book in the Limbo series and my werewolf novel, both part of the BryonySeries.

I'll be armed with plenty of quiet and coffee. All I'll need is for the muse to show up.

Wish me luck!

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

Or search by topic (people, pets, A&E, faith, health, and food) at theherald-news.com.

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. 

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at bryonyseries.com.

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.

They entered for the sake of Chance – and won
Wilmington parents win bike for their special needs son

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/19/they-entered-for-the-sake-of-chance-and-won/ad9ylh9/


Friends lovingly remember Minooka grandmother who died in Feb. 14 fire

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/21/friends-lovingly-remember-minooka-grandmother-who-died-in-feb-14-fire/dqah3zf/


VIDEO: Susan M. Weber shows off her new Minooka home

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/75a87e5e-d0b8-42a9-bdcd-5280c41cac03.html


An Extraordinary Life: ‘One of the strongest women I’ve ever met’
Joliet Unity Movement to give away 2 scholarships in member’s name

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/21/one-of-the-strongest-women-ive-ever-met/akini40/


Fur the love of George and his shelter mates
Shorewood's no-kill shelter to host annual gala

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/20/fur-the-love-of-george-and-his-shelter-mates/dt4w1sk/


Plainfield dog is a bit more cautious these days
Maverick is recovering well following his fall through the ice ice 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/21/plainfield-dog-is-a-bit-more-cautious-these-days/d5htfr2/


'It's all over his body'
Joliet family staying positive as their toddler battles cancer

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/24/its-all-over-his-body/dyjrfsc/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'One Shoe Off' by Sue Merrell, formerly of Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/20/locallit-book-spotlight-one-shoe-off-by-sue-merrell-formerly-of-joliet/agstpq9/


LocalLit book review: 'One Shoe Off' by Sue Merrell, formerly of Joliet

https://www.theherald-news.com/articles/2020/02/24/b4cb404ee78b44f08e0341bfc0e461ad/index.xml



Nothing beats the taste of homemade bread
Follow these tips to make some at home

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/26/nothing-beats-the-taste-of-homemade-bread/dgog8j4/


'It's like a mixture of impressionism, realism and surrealism'
Art exhibit in #Lemont features work of fine art/abstract paintings

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/02/20/7cf75e71daff45e1b68b47c903b8ce91/index.xml?page=1


At 98, Lemont jewelry artist champions the creativity of others

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/21/at-98-lemont-jewelry-artist-champions-the-creativity-of-others/dje2iem/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Mouse in the House' by J.L. Callison of Aurora

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/27/locallit-book-spotlight-mouse-in-the-house-by-j-l-callison-of-aurora/a2xiqxk/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."