Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, June 27 through July 3

Super slow start to this morning, just taking my time scheduling posts , etc.

The next three days will consist of editing work for clients, playing with my own fiction writing, working on the fourth anthology for WriteOn Joliet (November 202 release), and time with family - whatever they want to do.

For those new to this blog, the first bit of information tells where to find me and my writings on social media. Beyond that are the story links, nearly a dozen this week (although two are mystery diners written by Shaw Media employees).

In the spirit of Henry Matthews from Bryony, I leave you this quote from Jane Eyre: “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”

Happy reading!

Non-bylined features:

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

Once a week, I do combine a week's worth into a single blog post.

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs 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.

If you'd like to officially join WriteOn Joliet, we have two tiers of dues. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer with each year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

Upcoming BryonySeries events:

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts. 

Books and Such

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

Newsletters:

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/will-county-go-guide/#//


Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/


Sign up for The Munsonville Times

https://www.bryonyseries.com/munsonville-times

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.

A new mutation makes it easier for the coronavirus to infect people

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/26/a-new-mutation-makes-it-easier-for-the-coronavirus-to-infect-people/ax6wdaj/


Treating covid-related anxiety: 1 cultural approach doesn't fit all

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/26/treating-covid-related-anxiety-1-cultural-approach-doesnt-fit-all/ajbye7k/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909' by Jim Ridings

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/25/locallit-book-spotlight-cherry-mine-disaster-of-1909-by-jim-ridings/aok4vy9/


LocalLit book review: 'Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/30/locallit-book-review-cherry-mine-disaster-of-1909/accoy66/


An Extraordinary Life: A winner on and off the baseball field
Longtime Troy board member was also an exceptional coach

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/06/26/a3d672b5aef44eb4bf55e4ecd2092407/index.xml


'I literally looked like a pregnant man'
Pandemic delayed transplant testing for #Joliet diabetic in kidney failure

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/i-literally-looked-like-a-pregnant-man/a4iwzg/


Pets of the Week: June 29

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/28/pets-of-the-week-june-29/d90a6zy/

Take a 'Key West' staycation this July at retail garden center in Crest Hill

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/28/take-a-key-west-staycation-this-july-at-retail-garden-center-in-crest-hill/dx5jtu5/


Baran-Unland: Tips for a great summer staycation during COVID-19

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/baran-unland-tips-for-a-great-summer-staycation-during-covid-19/ae5mzak/


In kidney failure and college-bound
Plainfield teen has rare #autoimmune disease and plans for his future

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/in-kidney-failure-and-college-bound/dhkf76k/


Mystery Diner: Som Za Thai Cuisine in Joliet keeps you coming back for more

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/06/29/mystery-diner-som-za-thai-cuisine-in-joliet-keeps-you-coming-back-for-more/dtxj5cx/


Mystery Diner: Bold adventures in Chinese cuisine at Dragon Palace

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2020/06/24/76656a5c1c684c988b05e7e6fe2c1bc1/index.xml?page=1

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for Visage.