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November 2, 2022
New Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Podcast Available Now
Okay. Where are my headphones?Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine podcast site. There our traveling kitty boy found a new podcast episode upload.
Titled, A Ghost for Marcy's Garden, it's EQMM's Episode 157. The story is written and performed by W. W. Mauck. It's 30 minutes long and as always free to listen to.
To listen to the podcast tootle over to Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Podcast
November 1, 2022
November The Big Thrill Issue
Today Panzer found the November issue of The Big Thrill is available online. The Big Thrill is the International Thriller Writers' free online publication featuring interviews with authors, book reviews and publishing news. The ITW has made changes to the publication to make it easier to read.
You'll need a nap in the middle.
Note: Since this is the whole issue, it's a humongous post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.
To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill
You'll need a nap in the middle.Note: Since this is the whole issue, it's a humongous post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.
To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill
October 31, 2022
Court Blocks Penguin Random House, S&S Merger - Publishers Weekly
Panzer just found a breaking news release at the Publishers Weekly site about the Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S) merger lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Doesn't surprise me.
According to the post by Andrew Albanese, the case has been decided in the Department of Justice's favor and the merger will not be allowed to go forward.
Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks PRH will probably appeal the decision."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and muffin for today's reading selection. To read the post tootle over to PRH S&S Merger
Doesn't surprise me.According to the post by Andrew Albanese, the case has been decided in the Department of Justice's favor and the merger will not be allowed to go forward.
Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks PRH will probably appeal the decision."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and muffin for today's reading selection. To read the post tootle over to PRH S&S Merger
Halloween
Happy Halloween!
From Panzer, Mom, and What's His Name
From Panzer, Mom, and What's His NameOctober 30, 2022
Another Free Jigsaw Puzzle for you
More Sunday fun. Mom made another jigsaw puzzle for you.
She thinks they're cute.
This one is three little kittens who've lost their mittens. Oh. Wait. That's a different puzzle. This one is just three little kittens.
Remember, to click the square in the left corner of the bottom bar to see what the finished puzzle will look like. Click it again to close it.
It has 70 pieces to it, so it's harder than the last one.
To do the puzzle tootle over to Three Little Kittens
She thinks they're cute.This one is three little kittens who've lost their mittens. Oh. Wait. That's a different puzzle. This one is just three little kittens.
Remember, to click the square in the left corner of the bottom bar to see what the finished puzzle will look like. Click it again to close it.
It has 70 pieces to it, so it's harder than the last one.
To do the puzzle tootle over to Three Little Kittens
Free Camilla Isley Romance Audiobook
Sunday. An audio book. A nap.Panzer found a free romance audio book on YouTube to help fill your time this weekend.
Camulla Isley's audio book You May Kiss the Bridesmaid. It's 5+ hours long.
To listen grab a cup of tea, a muffin and tootle over to You May Kiss the Bridesmaid
October 29, 2022
National Cat Day (U.S.A.)
National Cat Day
Same as any other day.
Same as any other day.October 27, 2022
42 Writing Contests in November 2022 - No enry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he decided to make a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about writing contests with deadlines in November.
Something for everyone.
According to Erica Verrillo's post, there are 42 contests in November. None charge entry fees although some do have entry restrictions. There are contests for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and play entries.
Panzer says, "Always be sure to read all the rules before you enter."
Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink."
To read the post tootle over to November Writing Contests
Something for everyone.According to Erica Verrillo's post, there are 42 contests in November. None charge entry fees although some do have entry restrictions. There are contests for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and play entries.
Panzer says, "Always be sure to read all the rules before you enter."
Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink."
To read the post tootle over to November Writing Contests
October 26, 2022
Amazon brings fake review shutdown efforts to Spain and Italy - GeekWire
Today, Panzer's trip into the Catosphere took him to the GeekWire site. There with a little digging in the posts our intrepid kitty hunter found one about Amazon and fake product reviews.
They'll catch the companies who bought the reviews, too.
According to Taylor Soper's post, Amazon's pursuit of fake review sites has expanded to Spain and Italy. Amazon has filed lawsuits against sites there which have "individuals who buy products, post 5-star reviews and get a refund" for the products. In addition, Amazon has also begun efforts in Germany and the U.S. to stop fake review sites.
Panzer says, "Amazon has been busy this year stopping fake review sites."
Note: This is a short medium post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Amazon fake reviews
They'll catch the companies who bought the reviews, too.According to Taylor Soper's post, Amazon's pursuit of fake review sites has expanded to Spain and Italy. Amazon has filed lawsuits against sites there which have "individuals who buy products, post 5-star reviews and get a refund" for the products. In addition, Amazon has also begun efforts in Germany and the U.S. to stop fake review sites.
Panzer says, "Amazon has been busy this year stopping fake review sites."
Note: This is a short medium post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Amazon fake reviews
October 25, 2022
No Post
Not enough hours in the day.Panzer here.
No post today.
Mom is finishing a project.
