Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 17 through Oct. 23

Good morning!

Even though I was off work this week, some of last week's work didn't run until this week.

So just a short list this week: just seven stories I wrote and one I edited for the features section.

As far as the writing retreat goes, I've done some preliminary editing on the first thirteen chapters of Ruthless (I only have the first thirteen chapters of Ed's final draft), made a dent in the editing of my non-fiction project, and have two and half chapters and an epilogue to go with the second draft of The Phoenix.

The view this morning is that most of The Phoenix is doable but maybe not all the edits of the non-fiction work - but I still have two and a half more days to go. And it won't be for lack of trying. 

I've shown up, put the time in, and made significant progress. Getting caught up in Ruthless set me back on the non-fiction book, but Ed's novel is so hilarious, I restructured some of goals to allow for spontaneous redirection.

Be sure to check out two amazing reviews for the newly released Lycanthropic Summer. This is what makes an at-home writing retreat worth it - not reviews, per se, but knowing the hours at the computer has entertained at least two people so well.

And if you need an artist for a project, I offer these recommendations.

I hope anyone who is reading this blog is having an amazing morning and that Friday only gets better.

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FEATURE STORIES:

Diabetes may not increase your risk of catching the coronavirus: But diabetics are at risk for more severe outcomes — here's why

Free 'store' for homeless military veterans on Nov. 7 at Joliet post

An Extraordinary Life: 'Nobody questioned his integrity or honesty': James V. Smith's devotion to the Joliet community was exemplary

Baran-Unland: How did you tackle 2020?: Seeking submissions for a 'covid coping' story

LocalLit book spotlight: Captain Character, The Legend' by Christine Van Horn of Joliet

Pets of the Week: Oct 19

K-9 officer at Will County forest preserve retires

Mystery Diner: Sovereign in Plainfield serves up outstanding, locally inspired food

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."