Friday, July 30, 2021

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, July 24 through July 30

Good morning!

I have twenty-three feature stories to share with you today - with another six that haven't posted to The Herald-News website yet, so watch for them over the weekend.

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

Rebekah has approved Cornell Dyer and the Mistical Being, and I'm waiting for Sue Midlock, the artist for The Adventures of Cornell Dyer series, to feel well enough to work on art.

Sue had surgery a few weeks back, and she is still struggling with a lot of pain. Please send her good thoughts. 

Timothy has Cornell Dyer and the Calcium-Deficient Bones mentally worked out. We had scheduled a very early morning breakfast meeting (he loves to discuss these over breakfast and coffee at local restaurants), but he may now have a work committment. 

And then, for down the road, Sarah had a crazy dream that sounded perfect for An Adventure of Cornell Dyer mystery. Bur she wants time to draw some sketches, a map, and write the "rules." It's called Cornell Dyer and the House of Broken Portals.

Bertrand the Mouse is still missing, but Bertrand's Uncle Bartie is in town to help find his mischievous little nephew.

I'm currently working on tons of character outlines for all the new characters (and returning minor characters who now have secnodary or major role) in the second book of the Limbo trilogy: Call of the Siren. I also spent some time last weekend re-reading and doing some editing on the portions already written.

I have in my possession the first piece of completed cover art for the "Girls of the BryonySeries" series for tween girls. It's beautiful and it shows that artist Jennifer Wainright can draw anything from werewolves to portraits! She's working on art for the next two books (I have eight planned in all).

In fact, most of the books are outlined. One is nearly ready to go and a second is about a third of the way. Cool, huh?

Now back to the twenty-three feature 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 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

An Extraordinary Life: 'Everyone became a better person for having known Sue’: Shorewood woman was a positive force in among family, friends and the Troy community

LocalLit book review: Think ‘moments’ not ‘programs’: 'Moments’ by Rosemary Dunne is more than a handbook for dementia care.

Treasured ring of Will County judge was lost for 14 years - but now is found: Raymond Nash credits Joliet-area metal detectors and God for its safe return

Joliet West class of 1981 to host 40th class reunion: RSVPS are appreciated but not required 

Popular New Lenox festival seeking exhibitors: United Methodist Church to host 42nd event on Sept. 18

USF student elected to the Illinois Certification board of directors: Monika Gomez began her term earlier in July

Pets of the Week: July 26: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

Pick up a good book, take a photo with Santa: Crest Hill branch library to host ‘Christmas in July Book Nook Sale’

Joliet university opens invites the community to use its Challenge Center: USF invites organizations to explore teambuilding through ‘the power of play’ 

Joliet man receives 5-organ transplant, including 2nd liver: Phillip Hanks wants people to know know ‘anything is possible through God’

Grab a Big Wheel and let your ‘inner child’ out this Saturday: Joliet nonprofit to host The Great American Big Wheel Race at ATI Stadium

Blood donors urgently needed in Will County - especially type O: African American donors of all blood types are also needed

2nd elevator at 18-story building for seniors and disabled adults still out of commission: Joshua Arms in Joliet is still operating with just 1 elevator for its residents - and probably will into 2022

The unvaccinated become an ‘incubation site’ for more COVID-19 variants: Now is the time to get vaccinated, Will County health experts stress

5 Things to do in Will County: activities the whole family can enjoy: Living history, Sponge Bob, dinosaurs, vintage fair, food trucks

35 ways to enjoy the I&M Canal Corrider through October: Will County Inside/Outside Guide offers suggestions for enjoying your weekend and beyond

3 educators at D. 86 in Joliet promoted into new roles: John Armstrong, Tanisha Cannon, Eleise Medina moved into new positions 

LocalLit book preview: A literary way to celebrate Christmas in July: 'Keeping Christmas’ anthology has story by mother of former New Lenox resident

D. 202 in Plainfield adds 12 instructional technology coach positions: Training for new instructional coaches was held this past week 

Students of former Catholic school to celebrate 70th class reunion: Event will be held in September at Jameson’s Pub in Joliet

Mystery Diner: Jameson’s in Joliet is pub food at its finest: Every portion of every order is always perfect

Would you like to work at Morris Hospital?: Attending this job fair on Aug. 12 is a good 1st step

D. 86 in Joliet announces retirement of 18 employees: Employees served D. 86 for a total of 390 years 


Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"


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