Good morning!
I have just eight stories online to share with you today, since I'm working ahead in preparation for my at-home writing in retreatish (can never completely retreat with a corgi in the house) next week (hurray, first one this year!)
I've also worked on three large pieces for Shaw Local's regional healthcare team, of which I'm a member - and one piece must be filed today, since that team is being paused for now. But I'll have plenty to do because I've been asked to join the affordability team!
More stories will likely go live over the weekend. So please check back at shawlocal.com/the-herald-news.
Bertrand the Mouse has a new book, just in time for Thanksgiving. Check it out!
Recap for "Panic at the Plaza" and our first "Halloween Night Market" is coming next week.
Remember to "Save the Date" for WriteOn Joliet's 10th Annual Anthology Release Party(Nov. 12 will be here before you know it!)
Finally, if you'd like to find more kindness in your life, consider this book.
And have a great Friday!
Calendar
The BryonySeries calendar offers links to games, crafts, music, activities, science experiments, and recipes that pick up themes to one or more of our books.
To participate, visit bryonyseries.com/ourcalendar.
Events (or where to find the BryonySeries) - so far:.
Nov. 12: WriteOn Joliet Annual Anthology Release Party: 6 to 8 p.m., Joliet Public Library, 3395 Black Road, Joliet. Anthologies as well as books by individual WriteOn Joliet authors for sale. Free chef-created refreshments and visits from Santa.
In addition, please check out our books by popping into The Book Market in Crest Hill (if you live in the area) or bookshop.org or Amazon if you don't.
Also, many titles are available at the Joliet Public Library and the Downers Grove Public Library.
Please note: Bookshop and the libraries do not carry all of our books.
What is the BryonySeries?
BryonySeries books-in-progress
Bertrand the Mouse: We have plenty of Bertrand photos and ideas. Several are at the top of the list. At some point, we will assemble and release some more.
"Brainy Ann" - the fifth book in the BryonySeries "Girls of the BryonySeries" subseries" - is finally on the production line. This basically means Rebekah will start formatting the book when she has time (likely not any time soon).
The Adventures of Cornell Dyer: Cornell Dyer and the House of Horreur" (because the toymaker's last name is "Horreur.") is finally begun, and we are about two-thirds of the way through the first draft. Hopefully next week I can give our "Cornell" illustrator Sue Midlock some ideas for the book's cover and chapter heading illustrations.
Other books: We also have a prologue/first chapter sampler of all the BryonySeries novels and an novel excerpt (so far) that's only available at certain events and another sampler called "Angel or Demon" that is also only available at select events.
Rebekah (with my help) is also slowly (very, very slowly) updating the BryonySeries YouTube and Pinterest accounts. And she' catching up with Kindles for some of the BryonySeries books. So do watch for those.
For books and more information about the series, visit bryonyseries.com.
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 weekly recipe here.
WRITERS
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.
Daily updates: I haven't posted anything on Twitter/X (except a daily Bible verse) since September I can no longer schedule posts in advance. I'm not sure yet how to manage the account without that option. But you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.
BryonySeries stuff: I'm gradually reviving BryonySeries on Twitter/X at x.com/BryonySeries and still post 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.
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
Anonymous donor steps up to help Coal City siblings with
rare medical condition following father’s death
Family needs medically equipped van to transport them to
medical appointments and more
PHOTOS: Joliet teen builds his own Halloween display
https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2026/10/22/photos-joliet-teen-builds-his-own-halloween-display/
Drop off used eyeglasses and hearing aids at these
Joliet, New Lenox locations
Joliet hospice guild hosting 37th annual holiday
fundraiser
Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet plans grand opening
of acute inpatient rehab unit
Plainfield Shorewood Chamber hosting a ribbon-cutting and
a food drive for Plainfield pantry
New tire business rolls into Joliet
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/10/16/new-tire-business-rolls-into-joliet/
Will County Pets of the Week: Oct. 19, 2026
Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2026/10/19/will-county-pets-of-the-week-oct-19-2026/
Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage"
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