Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Feb. 4 to Feb. 10

Good morning!

Today I have just eleven features and news stories to share with you today with more to be posted over the weekend. So be sure to check back on The Herald-News site: shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.

Also, here are two "save the date" events for people in the general Will County area.

One is our annual Calkins Day celebration on Feb. 13 at The Book Market in Crest Hill. For details, read this post and then read this post.

The other is WriteOn Joliet's first radio-style reading that will be held on April 22 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park in Joliet. 

I'll share details as they jell. But for now, read this post. 

Fiction projects are coming along very slowly, since tomorrow will be my first real day off in nearly two weeks. My plan is to spend lots of time secluded in my room with coffee.

I now have rough drafts for the first six chapters of in the final book in the BryonySeries Limbo trilogy: House on Top of the Hill and hope to get another done this weekend.

I am in the process of writing the next book in The Adventures of Cornell Dyer subseries: Cornell Dyer and the Hounds of Basketville and made some progress on that story on Monday. Sue Midlock sent all the interior art and it is stunning! Sue is currently working on the cover.

I am also working on the fourth book in The Girls of the BryonySeries series.

You can find other titles in the series here. Timothy has not yet added our latest titles to the BryonySeries bookstore. But all titles are also on Amazon. 

I'm also working on a guide book to the series called: Welcome to Munsonville: the People, Places, and Things of the BryonySeries.

And I'm also working on a novella. But I'm not sharing any details yet. 

Rebekah is also slowly updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts, so watch for those.

Now back to the 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 Wednesday, we post a new recipe. The recipe is either featured in one of our cookbooks, will be featured in an upcoming cookbook, or is just an "extra" we want to share with you.

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 and two ways to attend meetings. We also have a marketing arm that's getting longer every 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 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 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 on Twitter at @BryonySeries and assorted related content at facebook.com/BryonySeries, youtube.com/user/BryonySeries, and themes of each book in the BryonySeries at pinterest.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.

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

Ozempic for weight loss hype causing shortages for diabetic patients that need drugShortage of another medication contributed to Ozempic’s shortage

Why Ozempic is potentially unsafe in the wrong hands: Local health experts recommend caution when using Ozempic strictly for weight loss  

High cost of eggs hurts people who need an affordable protein source: Eggs are known for their good source of dietary protein and low cost.

Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet to grace entrance with 40-foot mural: The Rialto received $85,000 from the FY 22 Route 66 Grant program. 

Plainfield wedding planner offers advice to couples in wake of fire at The Haley Mansion: The cause of the fire at the historic Joliet mansion is under investigation.

Galabration event on Feb. 11 to benefit Plainfield Catholic school: Allison Baumgartner said. ‘It won’t cost much to have fun and it all goes to our support our school. ' 

Joliet Noon Lions honored by Lions Club International for community impact

How are rising egg prices affecting the WIC program?: WIC is a food assistance program for low-income pregnant women, infants and children.

Pets of the Week: Feb. 6: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption

5 Things to do in Will County: enjoy a ‘Wander and Wonder’ hike in a Will County forest preserve.: Plus, enjoy comedy at the Rialto in Joliet and a play at Lewis University in Romeoville.

Mystery Diner: China Experience in Joliet serves up good food by friendly staff: Portions are large enough for 2 meals.

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"