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November 11, 2022
Philip Marlow in "The Old Acquaintance" - Paperback Writer
Today is the beginning of a three day holiday weekend for Veterans Day in the U.S., so Panzer went out to find some entertainment for you.
It is a holiday for me.
Our traveling kitty boy stopped in at the Paperback Writer site where he found a Philip Marlowe old radio mystery episode in the Crime Cafe. It's titled "The Old Acquaintance" and is 31 minutes long including the intro by site owner Debbi Mack. It's free to listen to.
If you scroll down the page you'll find information about the episode, a link to download a PDF of the episode and information about how to support the site.
To listen to the episode tootle over to Philip Marlowe
It is a holiday for me.Our traveling kitty boy stopped in at the Paperback Writer site where he found a Philip Marlowe old radio mystery episode in the Crime Cafe. It's titled "The Old Acquaintance" and is 31 minutes long including the intro by site owner Debbi Mack. It's free to listen to.
If you scroll down the page you'll find information about the episode, a link to download a PDF of the episode and information about how to support the site.
To listen to the episode tootle over to Philip Marlowe
November 10, 2022
The BookFest Keynote and Panels - Fall 2022
In case you missed The BookFest, Panzer found the videos of the panels are available on YouTube.
BookFest was October 22 and 23. Although the October 22 event was designated as The Reader day and October 23 was designated The Writer day, the panels on either day were appropriate for either readers or writers.
You'll need a lot of time for watching.
The videos can be accessed from The BookFest page. Scroll down from the top of the landing page and each video is available below its description. There are author interviews, author readings and panel discussions.
The videos are free to watch.
To access the videos tootle over to The BookFest Panels
BookFest was October 22 and 23. Although the October 22 event was designated as The Reader day and October 23 was designated The Writer day, the panels on either day were appropriate for either readers or writers.
You'll need a lot of time for watching.The videos can be accessed from The BookFest page. Scroll down from the top of the landing page and each video is available below its description. There are author interviews, author readings and panel discussions.
The videos are free to watch.
To access the videos tootle over to The BookFest Panels
November 9, 2022
No Post
Leave me alone and let me sleep.No post today.
Panzer went to the vet today and got his rabies vaccination.
The rabies shot always makes him sick.
We'll be back with news from the Catosphere tomorrow.
November 8, 2022
In Written Opinion, Judge Florence Pan Delivers Knockout Blow to PRH, S&S Merger - Publishers Weekly
Today, over at the Publishers Weekly site Panzer found a post about the judge's decision against the merger of Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S).
After all that reading it's nap time.
The post by Andrew Albanese lists the major points from Judge Pan's written opinion which was released yesterday. The judge listed the arguments of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case which she used in making her decision against the merger. She also listed the arguments of the publisher's lawyers which she found not credible.
Panzer says, "Judge Pan put a lot of effort into her decision."
Note: This is a humongous post. Bring your lunch to eat during your reading.
To read the post tootle over to Written Opinion
After all that reading it's nap time.The post by Andrew Albanese lists the major points from Judge Pan's written opinion which was released yesterday. The judge listed the arguments of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case which she used in making her decision against the merger. She also listed the arguments of the publisher's lawyers which she found not credible.
Panzer says, "Judge Pan put a lot of effort into her decision."
Note: This is a humongous post. Bring your lunch to eat during your reading.
To read the post tootle over to Written Opinion
November 7, 2022
Publishing Scotland Opens Translation Fund for International Publishers - Publishing Perspectives
Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to stop in at the Publishing Perspective site. There with a little digging in the posts our intrepid kitty boy found one about grants for international publishers translating Scottish novels.
According to Porter Anderson's post, Publishing Scotland is offering grant funding for the translation of Scottish authors' novels. The funding is open to publishers located outside the U.K. Links to previous grant winners and the application form are included in the post.
Translation. An author's dream.
Panzer says, "This is an excellent opportunity for Scottish authors to reach an international audience."
Note:This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for this reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.
To read the post tootle over to Publishing Scotland translation fund
According to Porter Anderson's post, Publishing Scotland is offering grant funding for the translation of Scottish authors' novels. The funding is open to publishers located outside the U.K. Links to previous grant winners and the application form are included in the post.
Translation. An author's dream.Panzer says, "This is an excellent opportunity for Scottish authors to reach an international audience."
Note:This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for this reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.
To read the post tootle over to Publishing Scotland translation fund
A New Panzerism
Panzer on the hide-and-don't-seek game:
What's His Name is in a hurry to get ready for work and can't find his glasses.
It's funny watching him run from room to room looking for them.
And ... Now ...
No. They are not in the litter box.
He's asking for my help.
Where would the fun be in that ...
Since ...
I'm the one who hid them?
What's His Name is in a hurry to get ready for work and can't find his glasses.
It's funny watching him run from room to room looking for them.
And ... Now ...
No. They are not in the litter box.He's asking for my help.
Where would the fun be in that ...
Since ...
I'm the one who hid them?
November 6, 2022
New Jigsaw Puzzle for You
I think she meant it as a joke.Here's another jigsaw puzzle Mom made to help fill your weekend. It's a little harder than last weekend's was.
When you're at the puzzle site, remember to click the square in the bottom left corner to see what the finished puzzle looks like.
Enjoy.
To do the puzzle tootle over to Friends Forever
November 4, 2022
AI-generated images to be sold as stock photos through Shutterstock - digitaltrends
Today, Panzer made a stop at the digitaltrends site. There he found a post about AI artwork. AI has been in the news for the last few weeks. Panzer told you when Getty Images and other stock photo sites banned the sale of the AI artwork because of copyright fears.
Will others follow them?
According to Caleb Clark's post, Shutterstock will soon begin selling it's own AI-generated artwork. The company believes it has found a way around the copyright and legality issues.The post includes a link to another site with more information.
Panzer says, "This will definitely be interesting to see if they actually can do it."
Note:This is a short medium post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading.
To read the post tootle over to ShutterstockTo read the post about Getty Images tootle over to banned AI images
Will others follow them?According to Caleb Clark's post, Shutterstock will soon begin selling it's own AI-generated artwork. The company believes it has found a way around the copyright and legality issues.The post includes a link to another site with more information.
Panzer says, "This will definitely be interesting to see if they actually can do it."
Note:This is a short medium post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading.
To read the post tootle over to ShutterstockTo read the post about Getty Images tootle over to banned AI images
November 3, 2022
A Beginners Guide to True Crime Podcasts - Writers Who Kill
Today Panzer found a post about true crime podcasts at the Writers Who Kill site.
Mom doesn't need to read. We just listen.
In her post author Sarah E. Burr lists three true crime podcasts she recommends. She gives a detailed description of what each podcast covers and a link to it.
Panzer says, "They sound interesting."
Note: This is a long-medium post because the first half explains why she listens to podcasts.
To read the post tootle over to True Crime Podcasts
Mom doesn't need to read. We just listen.In her post author Sarah E. Burr lists three true crime podcasts she recommends. She gives a detailed description of what each podcast covers and a link to it.
Panzer says, "They sound interesting."
Note: This is a long-medium post because the first half explains why she listens to podcasts.
To read the post tootle over to True Crime Podcasts
