BryonySeries: Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Aug. 8 through Aug. 21

Friday, August 21, 2020

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Aug. 8 through Aug. 21

Good morning!

I have twenty-three stories to share so I will keep commentary to a minimum.

I didn't post a roundup last week because I was still struggling in the aftermath of the derecho (uneven electrical power and internet).

Today I am wrapping up some work stories because I'm off work until a week from Monday as I have vacation time I have to use. Since I can't go to Raleigh and visit family (Falls Lake, I'm looking at you, too), I am taking an in-home writing retreat.

I did a similar retreat a couple years ago when I couldn't justify the outrageous airfare. Last time I stayed off social media and concentrated only writing (like sixteen hours at a time for over a week - this was not fun).

This year, because my topic matter is so dark, I'll most likely pop in and out of social media I don't think it's healthy, frankly, to stay in a dark place for that many hours for that many days on purpose, even for the sake of "great art." (wink).

OK, that's enough from me.

Keep scrolling to find all the place I hang out online.

Below that, are the stories. Pick and choose what interests you. Of course, I hope they all interest you.

Have a great Friday!

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 really sweet story I wrote for The Herald-News

North Carolina girl donates 8th birthday to Joliet cancer patient, age 2

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/14/north-carolina-girl-donates-8th-birthday-to-joliet-cancer-patient-age-2/a96vjji/

Despite unrest in Chicago, 'No one is going to go hungry' at Ronald McDonald House
House near Lurie's was not shot, staff and food was on-site that night

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/12/despite-unrest-in-chicago-no-one-is-going-to-go-hungry-at-ronald-mcdonald-house/alaanyi/

Joliet cancer patient celebrated his 2nd birthday at home after all

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/11/joliet-cancer-patient-celebrated-his-2nd-birthday-at-home-after-all/d4a0b3r/

Joliet toddler with cancer missed 2nd birthday at home due to Chicago riots
Discharge from Chicago hospital delayed, great-grandma says

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/10/joliet-toddler-with-cancer-missed-2nd-birthday-at-home-due-to-chicago-riots/a5q9sad/

Mystery Diner: McWethy's Tavern in Romeoville will keep you coming back for more

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/17/mcwethys-tavern-in-romeoville-will-keep-you-coming-back-for-more/dculx4y/

"Couple 'devastated' about losing home, cats, photographs in Joliet explosion"
State fire marshal spokesman had no information on investigation of incident

https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/08/19/couple-devastated-about-losing-home-cats-photographs-in-joliet-explosion/ayrwnrn/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Friday, August 21, 2020

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Aug. 8 through Aug. 21

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