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More Authors, Including Michael Chabon, Sue AI Developers Over Copyright - Publishers Weekly

Who do you think will win?
Panzer made a quick stop at the Publishers Weekly site today. There our handsome kitty boy found a post about a new lawsuit filed against AI developers.
 According to Andrew Albanese's post, a new copyright lawsuit has been filed against AI developers. The authors who filed the lawsuit believe the developers used their copyrighted material to train the AI. This was done without the authors' permission. The post contains links to information about lawsuits filed by other authors against AI developers.
 Panzer says, "This little kitty can't wait to see what happens in court and who appeals."
 Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) to snack on while you read.
 To read the post tootle over to AI Developers

Free Turning Readers Into Writers Podcast: How to Write A Series With Emily Thompson - Podcast

You never know what I'll find.
Panzsr found this episode at the Turning Readers Into Writers Podcast for writers who want to write a series, but need a little help. The episode How to Write A Series is an interview with author Emily Thompson by Emma Dhesi. In the interview Emily Thompson explains the 13 steps a writer needs to follow to write a series. The steps are listed below the interview. The episode is 40 minutes long. You don't need to leave the page to listen. Just click the start button next to the thumbnail.
  As usual the episode is free for your listening.
  Enjoy! 
To listen to the episode tootle over to Write a Series

Internet Archive Files Appeal in Copyright Infringement Case - Publishers Weekly

It's just a waste of money.
Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with a little digging in the posts, our intrepid kitty traveler found one about the Internet Archive (IA) lawsuit.
 The post by Andrew Albanese states the Internet Archive (IA) filed an appeal of last month's court judgement against IA. In that case Judge John G. Koeltl determined IA did commit copyright infringement when they scanned and "loaned" copies of publishers' books without permission or payments to the publishers.
 
Panzer says, "It's no surprise. We all knew they were going to appeal."
 Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
 To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive 

Free September Issue of The Big Thrill - International Thriller Writers

September? This year is just flying by.
Today,  Panzer discovered the newest issue of the International Thriller Writers' (ITW) The Big Thrill is online.
On the landing page you can scroll down to find the different articles, author interviews and book reviews. You can also click the links in the right sidebar to go to the individual sections as well.
Panzer says, "There's also information about registering for Thriller Fest XIX."

Note: Since this is the entire September issue, you need to decide for yourself what you want to bring to snack on while you read.
To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

Your Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on fashion:
I'm not usually interested in human fashions.
I can't wait for her to find it!*
But ...
Today Mom sure looks great in her blue blazer.
The one with with my surprise gift ...
of the dead mouse in the pocket.



*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Patriot Day

 September 11  
We will never forget.

Free Short Mystery Podcast:Clue Murder Mystery Scandal

Can you figure out Who Dun It?
For those of you who like your mysteries short and humorous, Panzer found one for you.
The episode Clue Murder Mystery Scandal is on the Studio C channel on YouTube. It's 4 minutes 30 seconds long.
Of course you can watch it for free.
Have fun.
To watch the episode tootle over to Clue Murder Mystery Scandal

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: I fit It's mine.

  Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.
As always remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.
Have fun!
To do the puzzle tootle over to I fit It's mine.

Free Science Fiction Audio Short Story: Zero Hour

See you tomorrow.
For those of you who prefer classic science fiction short stories Panzer found one for you at The Classic Tales Podcast channel on YouTube. The episode is titled Zero Hour and written by Ray Bradbury. It's narrated by B J Harrison and 27 minutes long.
As always it's free for your listening.
Have fun.
To listen to the episode tootle over to Zero Hour

Free Saturday Classic Mystery Movie: Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Let's see what else I can find.
Panzer thought you might like to watch a classic mystery movie tonight.
The movie he picked is Feature Movie Channel's Sherlock Holmes Faces Death. Basil Rathbone stars as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson. It's in black and white and set in the WWII era. It's 1 hour 8 minutes long.
The movie is free to watch.
Grab your popcorn and enjoy the movie.
To watch the movie tootle over to Sherlock Holmes Faces Death