Fiona L. Woods's Blog, page 125

Free Funny Short Story Podcast: Google Translate

There's something over there.
For those of you who like your podcasts short and humorous, Panzer found this one for you.
 The episode Google Translate is on the Studio C channel on YouTube. It's 6 minutes long.
 Of course you can watch it for free.
Have fun!
To watch the video tootle over to Google Translate 

Your Free Sweet Royal Romance Audiobook : The General Prince and the Nerd

  What do I see over there?
For those of you who prefer your sweet romance with a little suspense included, Panzer found one on YouTube for you.
 The audiobook The General Prince and the Nerd is written by Cami Checketts and narrated by Denver Checketts. It's 5 hours 17 minutes long.
 As with all the treasures Panzer finds for you it's free for your listening. 
To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Sweet Romance Audiobook

Your Free How to Write the Future Podcast: Writing Mystery in A Sci-Fi World

See you tomorrow.
If there are any science fiction writers (or anybody who likes s/f) reading this, Panzer thought you might enjoy this podcast episode of the How to Write the Future Podcast on YouTube.
 The episode Writing Mystery in A Sci-Fi World is presented by author Beth Barany. It's 8 minutes long.
 Enjoy!
To watch the episode tootle over to Mystery in Sci Fi 

Free Ken's World of Sci Fi podcast: All Cats are Gray

Hmm ... What's next?
For those of you who prefer short audio, Panzer found a sci fi short story audio podcast episode for you.
 The episode All Cats are Gray is written by Andre Norton and narrated by Greg Marguerite. It is 15 minutes long.
 It's free and in the public domain.
Have fun. sh
To listen to the episode tootle over to All Cats Are Gray

Free Sweet Beach Romance Audiobook: Marriage on the Rocks

Let's see what else I can find.
For your Friday romance audiobook Panzer found a sweet contemporary romance with a HEA.
The audiobook Marriage on the Rocks is written by Susanne Ash. It's 5 hours 57 minutes long.
 As with all the audiobook romances he find, it's free for your listening on YouTube.
 Enjoy! To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Marriage on the Rocks

In England: The Booker Prize's Four Nation Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

  Do they accept books by Felines?
Today at the Publishing Perspectives site, Panzer learned the Booker Prize for Fiction shortlist has been announced.
  According to Porter Anderson's post, the writers on the shortlist are from the United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, and Canada. The post includes the name and a photo of each of the six writers on the shortlist.
Panzer says, "The winner will be announced on November 26.
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read.
 To read the post tootle over to 

Free Vintage Sci Fi Audiobooks: The Foxholes of Mars

I love my fantasy and sci fi.
Although it's not the weekend Panzer thought you might like this classic sci fi short story .

The episode is The Foxholes of Mars and is written by Fritx Leiber and narrated by Steve Miller. It's 28 minutes long.
Enjoy!
 To listen to the episode tootle over to The Foxholes of Mars

Introducing Amazon's all new lineup of smart glasses: A first look ... About Amazon

 On today's stop at the About Amazon site Panzer found a post about Amazon's smart glasses.
My glasses. I'd say, "Alexa open the door."
The staff written post contains information about the new smart eyeglass frames and improvements made to Alexa as well. Performance enhancements have also been made to the music feature. Pricing and pre-order information are included in the post. Links to other information about the glasses are also included.

Panzer says, "It's the first time this little heard about these glasses."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for your snack while you read.
To read the post tootle over to Next Generation Echo Frames

Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing Will Limit Daily Number of Titles - Publishers Weekly

Today, at the Publishers Weekly site Panzer found a post about Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
  Will AI-books get banned?
According to a post by Jim Milliot, Amazon announced on Monday they will only allow a self-publisher to upload three books per day on KDP. Amazon also makes a reference to its previous post about policy and AI-generated material. The post includes a link to Amazon's announcement in the Community Forum.
 Panzer says, "This little kitty still remembers when everybody started publishing those no content empty diaries and journals. Humans will do anything to avoid working to make money."
  Note: This is a short post. You won't need to bring anything to snack on while you read today.
To read the post tootle over to KDP limit

Bloody Scotland: Winning Authors Revealed

They got to lead the procession, too.
Today, Panzer went to the Blood Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival site. There our curious little kitty boy discovered they had announced The McIlvanney Prize and The Bloody Scotland Debut Prize winners.
 Callum McSorley won The McIlvanney Prize Scottish Crime Book of the Year and Kate Foster won The Bloody Scotland Scottish Crime Debut of the Year.
 The announcement also includes the judges' remarks about the winning entries
To read the post tootle over to Winners Revealed