Several recaps today, stories and what's in store tomorrow at the White Oak Author Fest in Crest Hill.
First, the event:
White Oak Author Fest:
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Where: White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill
Next, what I personally have in store for those who stop at my table to say, "Hi" to me, Rebekah, and/or Bertrand (Yes, of course, Bertrand will be there).
1) A variety of BryonySeries product for sale: books, cookbooks, and bryony-themed homemade soy candles in five scents. Steep discounts on proof copies of Cornell Dyer and the Missing Tombstone. (new copies haven't arrived yet).
2) Assorted small giveaways for kids (sticks, eraser, plastic spiders, and the like).
3) Free gift of sample chapter from Before the Blood when you sign up for the upcoming BryonySeries newsletter.
4) A chance to win a BryonySeries basket full of great BryonySeries stuff.
5) A chance to win the out-of-print 2012 holiday edition of Visage. (It's the only place where I'm photographed as a kangaroo. Seriously).
6) For those who've read Bryony: Play the Bryony trivia game and win a 20 percent discount on anything for sale on my table. Play as many times as you like. Each win gets you another 20 percent discount.
7) Information on upcoming releases.
8) Information on WriteOn Joliet and WriteOn Joliet's upcoming open mic night.
Hope to see you there!
Moving on...
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First, the event:
White Oak Author Fest:
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Where: White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill
Etc: Local authors, talks (book preservation and Illinois Author Project), and bookish crafts. BryonySeries books and other merchandise for sale, giveaways and raffle baskets. Free to attend.
Contact: bryonyseries@gmail.com
Visit: whiteoakauthorfest.org.Next, what I personally have in store for those who stop at my table to say, "Hi" to me, Rebekah, and/or Bertrand (Yes, of course, Bertrand will be there).
1) A variety of BryonySeries product for sale: books, cookbooks, and bryony-themed homemade soy candles in five scents. Steep discounts on proof copies of Cornell Dyer and the Missing Tombstone. (new copies haven't arrived yet).
2) Assorted small giveaways for kids (sticks, eraser, plastic spiders, and the like).
3) Free gift of sample chapter from Before the Blood when you sign up for the upcoming BryonySeries newsletter.
4) A chance to win a BryonySeries basket full of great BryonySeries stuff.
5) A chance to win the out-of-print 2012 holiday edition of Visage. (It's the only place where I'm photographed as a kangaroo. Seriously).
6) For those who've read Bryony: Play the Bryony trivia game and win a 20 percent discount on anything for sale on my table. Play as many times as you like. Each win gets you another 20 percent discount.
7) Information on upcoming releases.
8) Information on WriteOn Joliet and WriteOn Joliet's upcoming open mic night.
Hope to see you there!
Moving on...
Where to find my non-bylined works?
Local events: Pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars: where to find them? Under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down. Assembled by moi.
Local events: Pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars: where to find them? Under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down. Assembled by moi.
More local events: Gotta Do It, also by me, runs each Sunday in the People section.
Community news: Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web and in web on other days as I have the time: Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).
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
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Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet,
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