Good Friday morning!
So I woke up to some exciting news.
BulletMap Academy, an international online resource for students with dyslexia, invited Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, to appear on the school's podcast and talk about how he overcame his dyslexia to write his first novel, "Ruthless."
And speaking of Ed Calkins here is a reminder to register for his book release party tomorrow night.
“Ruthless,” by Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, is a work of absolute literary nonsense about the last seven seconds in the life of an Irishman and his afterlife as an Irish vampire, most of which never happened.
Calkins Day 2021 will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Calkins Day (Feb. 13, 2021) on Zoom.
Real food and drink available if you bring your own ingredients.
Calkins and his sidekick “The Goddess” will chat about author collaborations, how to legally fictionalize a real person, literary nonsense. Irish vampires, deep time psychosis, and Astro-Time Physics.
He will also answer questions but doesn’t promise you’ll understand the answers. Calkins will also randomly give away three copies of “Ruthless.”
Local author and WriteOn Joliet co-leader Tom Hernandez will emcee.
Chef Tim will give three demonstrations. Menu and ingredient list provided after registration.
Calkins Day is free. To register, visit bryonyseries.com/registerforcalkinsday.
And be sure you check out some of my features stories for this week, at the bottom of this post.
Finally, if you'd like more kindness in your life, here are some reflections where you might find it: Nine Months of Kindness.
Have a great Friday!
WRITERS
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.
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
LocalLit book spotlight: ‘WereWoof’ by Norm Cowie
LocalLit book review: ‘Mooned’ by Norm Cowie: So enthralling, it will leave you howling for more
Pets of the Week: Feb. 8: Will County rescues have dogs and cats for adoption
Gradually making their way back: Students returning to D. 202 in Plainfield over the next 3 weeks
New COVID-19 variants: Should you be concerned?: Quick overview of why experts are watching them
Will County libraries offer a variety of free and fun events
Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."
