Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, May 1 through May 7

 Good morning!

I have sixten stories to share with you this morning - with just three that haven't posted to The Herald-News website yet.

But I'm working tomorrow, so that will quick change, I'm certain.

Here's a quick summary of where I'm at, fiction-wise.

I'm still wrapping up the next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer series (Cornell Dyer and the Whispering Wardrobe), but that should be ready for formatting within a week.

I'm finished editing the first proof copy of the first book in the new BryonySeries Limbo trilogy (The Phoenix). But I made so many changes that I'm sending for a second proof copy. Hopefully it's good to go this time.

I've done nothing substantial in the second book if the Limbo trilogy - Call of the Siren - but I'm planning to work on that book tonight and tomorrow night.

Now back to the fifteen feature (and one news) stories. Simply click on the link of the story that looks interesting to you. Happy scrolling!

But before the stories, I have a list of additional resources and information. Please check them out, too -

Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.

And have a great Friday!

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Sue's Diner is a fictional restaurant in the fictional Munsonville that only exists in the BryonySeries.

Each Sunday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks or will be featured in an upcoming cookbook.

Check out the recipe here.

WRITERS

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to join WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page. 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 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

No injuries in fire at commercial building in Plainfield: Plainfield Fire Protection District dispatched to 2-alarm fire Sunday night

An Extraordinary Life : ‘She knew how to light up a room’: HomerGlen woman exhibited great strength and love, in sickness and in health

Shorewood Lions honor Troy students for effort and attitude: Troy Community School District 30-C school board recognized the students at board meetings in February and March

Joliet, Plainfield students celebrate Arbor Day, Earth Day: Students planted, cleaned, and spread mulch and messages 

An outdoor, user-friendly, digitally-connected gym is coming to New Lenox: Park District hopes the Fitness Court will be ready for use by end of May

Joliet Central announces runners-up, finalists for its 2021 Mr. J and Miss J: 2 seniors selected to represent high school each year since 1958 

Pets of the Week: May 3: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

Lewis University in #Romeoville is offering a community conversation with students of color today

LocalLit preview: ‘Come to the well like the Samaritan woman and encounter Jesus’: Channahon woman writes book to help readers grow closer to God

And the actual review:

'If Dr. Fauci is getting it, then I’m getting it, too’: Plainfield woman said she had reaction to Pfizer shot - and encourages people to get vaccinated 

Disabled Joliet woman with breast cancer needs help with transportation expenses

Lockport Township HS Junior ROTC cadets clean debris from Fairmont senior’s yard: 'She would not have been able to clean this property without the support of these cadets’

Trinity Services, Valley View are offering mental health resources: Register now for a virtual tour of a virtual living room on Tuesday

'I am grateful for the opportunity to be serving’: Silver Cross, St. Joe’s chaplains discuss their ministry during COVID-19

When the weather fails, let music speak: Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your rainy weekend

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."