Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, June 3 through June 8

Quick "weather report:" It's raining in Joliet but not on my parade!

Yesterday Rebekah worked on formatting the second book in the Adventures of Cornell Dyer series, Cornell Dyer and the Necklace of Forgetfulness.

And I got absolutely no editing done on Kellen this past week, but am planning to spend Sunday afternoon on it. In tupical "He loves me, he loves me not," fashion, I kept going back and forth with, "It needs lots of work, it does not," until I was messing around with it too much and altering its basic premise.

So I decided to back off and not rush it, to play with it when I could give it focused attention.

Tomorrow, I'm watching a grandson's T-ball game early in the morning (if it's not called on rain), cooking with Rebekah later in the day, and working on the fifth and final novel of Before the Blood when I'm not doing any of the above.

And church. And sleep.

Have a beautiful weekend readers, writers, vampire fans!

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

 One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down.  Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars 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.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.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. And for those who came out to WriteOn Joliet's open mic night last night. Your support is greatly appreciated.

New book focuses on Dellwood Park in Lockport

"The "Dellwood Chronicles" is a 198-page book divided into eight sections Caneva called epochs. Caneva will sell and sign copies of his book during Lockport's Old Canal Days, which runs from June 14 to June 17 this year.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/30/00b7a4d7e816450b93628c1ca0ce80ca/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: Jessie's still bringing kids to Christ 
Memorial scholarship fundraiser keeps Frankfort teen's mission alive 

During that last trip, Karolyn Nelson recalled one little girl who never smiled, except when she was around Jessie, which made the trip for Jessie.

“She was so excited,” Karolyn said. “She put so much time and effort into that little girl. ... I remember her crying when we left after our last VBS with them, and she said, “I may never get to see them again, but you know what? Because of this, I may get to see them in heaven one day.’ You look back at that as an adult and think, ‘It’s pretty cool to think she was that young and that’s where her heart was.’ ”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/c515fc28b80f4f788d02fddea6c13d54/index.xml?page=1 

For the love of pets
2nd annual Paws on 66 Pet Rescue Day is June 9 in Joliet

"It's not just dogs and cats but rabbits, too," Peggy Grandahl said. "We like to people know they can get a wonderful animal of any age: puppies and dogs, seniors, special needs dogs, purebred dogs. Just because a dog is from a rescue or shelter doesn't meant he won't make wonderful pet.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/68d1d0966e134541a5b8920272873d38/index.xml

Romeoville senior living facility offers 2 new programs 

One is an exercise class just for hands. The other has to be read to be believed.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/03/bec386517f9349dfb92d6e99258086a8/index.xml

Cinnamon Stix rule at Jet's Pizza in Joliet

Herald-News staff were divided on the pizza (some people prefer thin crust), but everyone loved the dessert.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/22/62c4e53147664979b3564dc893c5eccd/index.xml 

A sweet taste of  Victorian

Try these 3 easy ice cream recipes from the 19th century at home 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/d1cb7bad83a842588ded00835366af95/index.xml

How to make culinary memories with your kids 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/06/05/how-to-make-culinary-memories-with-your-kids/arebz0t/

A Plainfield art league of their own 

"For kids who don't' do sports, this is their big game," Mueller said. "This is their moment of recognition. It gives them a chance to be noticed."

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/076d7d0a2d52491281e9328558e84e3b/index.xml?page=1

New Lenox woman is happily developing her passion 

Maureen Blevins won an honorable mention at the gala opening on June 2. she was thrilled, especially the since Gold Pitcher was a spur of the moment shot.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/05/c117f0495e2942e7822bb9b7bf080e9d/index.xml?page=1

LocalLit author spotlight: Carolyn Hill of New Lenox

Former columnist. Ghost writer. Fiction writer.

Read her short story next week by signing up for the newsletter today.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/04/16/locallit-author-spotlight-carolyn-hill-of-new-lenox/ay57kuh/

Bertrand (and I) Go to Art Camp

On July 17, Bertrand the Mouse and I were the special guests at an art camp offered by Dottie's Art Studios in Plainfield.

Bertrand visited one class; I visited three, with students ranging from the very young to teens, depending on the class.

At each class, I read for fifteen to twenty minutes from one of my books (Bertrand and the Lucky Clover, Cornell Dyer and the Missing Tombstone, and Staked!) and then gave the books away.

This was a terrific idea (not mine). As an author, I can't express how gratifying it was to see the resulting artwork, all based on scenes from the books.

And, of course, Bertrand had a great time being passed around, checking out the kids' drawings, and meeting everyone.

Here is a brief pictorial recap, compliments of the art studio.