Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 22 through March 27

Super busy Friday (what else is new?) and looking forward to a great at-home weekend.

I have a Cornell breakfast with Timothy (at home) where we'll outline the next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer series and (hopefully) finalize two key pages on the updated BryonySeries website: Fetes and Feasts and Sue's Diner.

And then I have quite a few notes to carefully read regarding the first several chapters of The Phoenix, the latest story in the BryonySeries.

Two people reached out to me and asked if they could be beta readers. One read the "drop of blood trilogy" when it first came out and the other hasn't read any of my books. Both readers have very different responses to these first few chapters (one overall likes it, the other overall dislikes it), so I'm very interested to learn what is and what is not working for them.

On the editing front, I have the final changes to make to Phyllis' memoir and the second round of editing for a client to tackle, which I started last week.

Be safe, be well, be full of joy and hope.

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 and 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 join 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.

What it’s like getting tested for COVID-19

Will County resident had been in contact with someone else who tested positive for coronavirus 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/19/what-its-like-getting-tested-for-covid-19/adq9bhn/


I home-schooled; you can, too
Tips and encouragement for educating your child during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/i-home-schooled-you-can-too/aa79rh2/


Tips for homeschooling during the shutdown: 'It's not public school at home'
Parents scramble to find resources to keep children learning, engaged

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/tips-for-homeschooling-during-the-shutdown-its-not-public-school-at-home/a28byof/


Joliet-area stores offer special senior hours for shopping

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/joliet-area-stores-offer-special-senior-hours-for-shopping/ansif6a/


LocalLit essay New Lenox student Taylor Issa
'A Sailor’s Experience as part of Christopher Columbus’ First Expedition to the Americas' 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/03/locallit-essay-new-lenox-student-taylor-issa/akaj8i2/


10 tips for caring for a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/10-tips-for-caring-for-a-pet-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/a34byc9/


Owners of companion animals: practice good hygiene, especially during coronavirus

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/20/owners-of-companion-animals-practice-good-hygiene/aj4phnz/


Will County resident tested for COVID-19 finally gets test results

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/will-county-resident-tested-for-covid-19-finally-gets-test-results/a6rbqej/


Fighting back against COVID-19: treatments and vaccines in development

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/fighting-back-against-covid-19-treatments-and-vaccines-in-development/a7dzi9a/


Hand sanitizer is not your car’s best friend
Crest Hill Milex owner gives tips for safely keeping cars disinfected

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/24/hand-sanitizer-is-not-your-cars-best-friend/a9d34z2/


Convenience foods during the coronavirus - here's what's trending 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/02/03/convenience-foods-during-the-coronavirus-heres-whats-trending/d4n4rj3/


LocalLit book review: 'Miracle of an Ordinary Guy' by Michael Altenhoff of Plainfield 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/23/locallit-book-review-miracle-of-an-ordinary-guy-by-michael-altenhoff-of-plainfield/a4v0b2d/


Joliet food pantry director worried about running out of food

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/25/joliet-food-pantry-director-worried-about-running-out-of-food/aluwf84/


Joliet-area teachers take to the streets
Social distancing parades provide safe, in-person connections

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/joliet-area-teachers-take-to-the-streets/dbrhwr1/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Necessary Death' by R. Michael Markley of Joliet 

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/03/26/locallit-book-spotlight-necessary-death-by-r-michael-of-joliet/arrrc87/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."