BryonySeries: Three Rivers Public Library District

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

How to Find – and Share – Your Voice on July 18

The Three Rivers Library invited me to speak on the topic "How to Find – and Share – Your Voice" from 6 to 7 p.m. July 18, at the Minooka branch of the Three Rivers Public Library District, 109 Wabena Ave.

Maybe this event is right for you - or someone you know.

We'll discuss the concept of writing "voice" and how to develop and share that voice.

We'll share some examples of distinct "voice, tell a few "voice" stories, and provide resources for sharing that voice with the world.

BryonySeries books and WriteOn Joliet anthologies will be available for purchase.

The event is free but registration is required at trpld.org/event/8506148.

Have a great Tuesday!

Friday, May 3, 2019

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, April 22 through May 3

I just spent the last hour or so talking with one of my sons and catching up with his week.

So now that I'm behind on my first Friday back to work, I'll head right into the stories.

One final thought: after all the rain we've had here this past week, it's really nice to see the sun! :)

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.

Upcoming events:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Check out the progress he has made so far. Each square is hand-built.

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. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Women of the Year
Churches, organizations, recognize the contribution of women

Read on to see the women local churches and other organizations honored this year.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/18/c9c23ad0656940a29018d3b7220b2ede/index.xml

An Extraordinary Life: 'He was a giver and not a taker'
Raymond 'DeVere' Johnson of #Joliet served others in an unassuming manner

How many local people have a documentary made about their military service? And how did such a thing happen?

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/16/an-extraordinary-life-he-was-a-giver-and-not-a-taker/a4p5nav/

Braidwood mom shares her daughter's battle with heroin

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/04/22/braidwood-mom-shares-her-daughters-battle-with-heroin/ap5qg78/

Addressing the unique needs of senior mental health
Herald-News Senior Expo to include talk about Monarch program at Silver Oaks in New Lenox

The senior expo has passed, but the information about this program is very relevant. read on!

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/22/48a73734d26d46a5bdd47b1a0f03d363/index.xml

Two new spirits make Derby Day on May 4 extra festive
Try Frankfort Spirits' new bourbon and rum

If you can't wait until tomorrow, the distillery is releasing one of these spirits today at a special event. Details are in the story.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/30/3748f9d670604af8ba8182a3aea202d9/index.xml

Exhibit of Briscoe Mounds artifacts at Channahon library

Check out this pictorial glimpse of the display. Then go see the rest for yourself.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/05/02/e1af8530e8474208a99aa80cc81de3db/index.xml

Artworks Giving a glimpse of life on the inside
Lockport exhibit shows #oliet Correctional from the prisoners' viewpoint

"I was always driving past it and it was very interesting," Barbara Eberhard, photographer, said. "I remember many years ago trying to take pictures outside. I was stopped by a guard who said I couldn't take pictures of the buildings."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/30/f1b99087ef7442f19d06bf3d8c843d82/index.xml

LocalLit author spotlight: J.L. Callison of Aurora
Callison's stories address real-life problems

This author of three books said, "I entered into the writing world knowing nothing of the process. I still don’t know much, but I’m having a lot of fun."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/04/15/4880334271524602a619be2ef64a4a06/index.xml

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Community News: April 12, 2019

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

If you live within the Herald-News' coverage area (most of Will and Grundy counties in Illinois), and you'd like to share your organization's news or upcoming events, email the information to new@theherald-news.com.