Friday, February 19, 2021

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Feb. 13 through Feb. 19

Good morning...

Does anyone out there suffer from the type of insomnia where you try to solve the world's problems when you've already gone to bed too late and need to get up extra early? Isn't that the worst?

I haven't done that in a long time, but I did it last night. And I'm paying for it...this morning...zzzzzzzzzzzz...

Oh, coffee, how I love thee this morning.

It's been a super-fast week with back to back writing group meetings (last night and early this morning). I have some deadlines to meet, a meeting, and then I hope to have a meeting of the minds waaaay later today (my mind and the minds of my characters in my new novel "Call of the Siren").

But first, I have eighteen stories to share with you - and two photo galleries the new photographer for The Herald-News: Geoff Stellfox. He's very talented, and I love collaborating with him, so definitely check out his work.

Finally, if you'd like more kindness in your life, here are some reflections where you might find it: Nine Months of Kindness. And maybe I should have included a reflection on, "Don't try to solve the world's problems when you're trying to sleep."

Right? Right!

Have a great Friday!

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook pageWe'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 every year, well, except this year. Check us out at writeonjoliet.com.

I also suggest this book: Little Book of Revision: A Checklist for Fiction Writers. It's exactly as it says. Each page some with one suggestion for revision. The rest of the page is blank, so you can add your own notes. All proceeds benefit WriteOn Joliet.

If you need support in your writing, I highly recommend this Twitter group: #5amwritersclub. I  joined it last year. Writers support each other on Twitter and meet every three weeks at 5 a.m. (4 a.m. CST - needless to say, I am often late!) on Zoom.

If you need editing or help with self-publishing, check out dmbaranunland.com.

ARTISTS

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

NEWSLETTERS

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide and Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story and Book Review Newsletter at https://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/

Sign up for The Munsonville Times by emailing us at bryonyseries@gmail.com. The newsletter still isn't official yet, so we don't have an actual link on the website - but we are working on it! 

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.

BRYONYSERIES BOOKS

For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.

BRYONYSERIES EVENTS

A full month of virtual events can be found at bryonyseries.com/calendar-of-events-1.

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.

FEATURES


Plainfield teacher sends ‘fan mail’ to her students

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 variant arrives in Illinois: IDPH says continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential

She’s just 8 but her acting career is promising: Ramona Williams of Joliet has appeared in ‘Chicago PD’ and ‘Saint Frances’ 

Supporting cancer patients in a pandemic: Cancer Support Center offers resources, virtual programs for cancer patients

An Extraordinary Life: Bev Welsch was ‘everything perfect in a human being’: Joliet woman made Providence’s sports ‘Hall of Fame’ without ever teaching or coaching a sport

LocalLit preview: ‘Jimmy Jonny Brownie Stays Up All Night’: But does reverse psychology really work for kids and bedtime?

All JJC campuses closed through 4 p.m. Tuesday due to weather: Joliet college will make decision by 2 p.m. for evening onsite labs 

L-W teacher takes home economics to an entirely new level: And the Illinois Education Association honored her efforts with an award 

Channahon Park District receives distinguished accreditation: End result ‘is to improve the quality of life for Illinois residents’ 

Pets of the Week: Feb. 15: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

’Our income level does not define who we are’: Award-winning Joliet teacher’s fine arts non-profit will be located on Joliet’s east side 

‘The hard part is making them in such volume’: Paczki’s popularity for Fat Tuesday among the general public keeps rising

Photos: Paczki Day at the Donut Den in Joliet

Ash Wednesday 2021: ‘Everything is so new this year’: Pandemic can’t keep churches from finding ways to observe the day

Friday fish fries and Lent still go together, even in a pandemic: Here’s where to find some good ones in Will County

Photos: Joliet's Ash Wednesday drive-thru fish fry

Ernest Crim to speak to speak to Plainfield High School students on Thursday: Plainfield South High School Black Student Association is hosting the event 

D. 86 in Joliet now taking applications for 2 academy programs: Deadline to register is March 19

Chocolate, cards, balloons - and donations to Alzheimer’s Association: Timbers of #Shorewood program showed ‘some real love’ this Valentine's Day 

When will Shorewood’s La Quinta Inn & Suites finally open?: Owner gives update on project that’s several years in the making




Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

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