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September 8, 2022
Val McDermid's Dead Cert on BBC Sounds
When Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today, he stopped in at the BBC Sounds* site.
I like to listen in bed.
There he discovered Val McDermid's novel Dead Cert performed on BBC's Sounds and available for free. There are performers acting in the various character roles from the novel. The show was recorded in 2019.
In Val McDermid's novel DCI Alma Blair investigates the world of horse racing and associated crimes.The book is abridged to 5 episodes of 14 minutes each. The narrator fills in some of the missing portions.
To listen to the novel tootle over to Dead Cert * A tip of the fedora to Robert Lopresti for posting about the BBC Sounds site at SleuthSayers blog
I like to listen in bed.There he discovered Val McDermid's novel Dead Cert performed on BBC's Sounds and available for free. There are performers acting in the various character roles from the novel. The show was recorded in 2019.
In Val McDermid's novel DCI Alma Blair investigates the world of horse racing and associated crimes.The book is abridged to 5 episodes of 14 minutes each. The narrator fills in some of the missing portions.
To listen to the novel tootle over to Dead Cert * A tip of the fedora to Robert Lopresti for posting about the BBC Sounds site at SleuthSayers blog
September 7, 2022
No Post
Turn the light off. I can't sleep with it on.Panzer here.
Sorry, but no post today.
Mom has a project to finish.
We'll be back tomorrow.
September 6, 2022
ITW The Big Thrill New Issue Online
Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to The Big Thrill site. There he found the September issue is online and, as always, free to read.The Big Thrill is the International Thriller Writers (ITW) magazine.
Where shall I start reading?
Inside you'll find interviews with John Connolly, Meg Elison, Alice Feeney and there's even one with Stephen King interviewing Bev Vincent. You'll also find books reviews and audio book reviews. You can scroll through the top bar to read some of the interviews and audio book reviews inside. If you scroll down the right side to the Table of Contents, you can click the titles and read the articles.
Panzer says, "There's lots of interesting stuff in this issue."
Note: This is a big issue. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read it.
To read the new issue tootle over to The Big Thrill
Where shall I start reading?Inside you'll find interviews with John Connolly, Meg Elison, Alice Feeney and there's even one with Stephen King interviewing Bev Vincent. You'll also find books reviews and audio book reviews. You can scroll through the top bar to read some of the interviews and audio book reviews inside. If you scroll down the right side to the Table of Contents, you can click the titles and read the articles.
Panzer says, "There's lots of interesting stuff in this issue."
Note: This is a big issue. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read it.
To read the new issue tootle over to The Big Thrill
September 5, 2022
September 4, 2022
New Episode at Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction Podcast
I'm waiting. Mom has my ear buds.Today, Panzer found a new episode to entertain you at Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine's Fiction Podcast site.
You can listen to Episode 155:"Sit. Stay. Die." by Michael Bracken and Sandra Murphy. The episode is read by Sandra Murphy and is 38 minutes long.The short story was published in the July/August issue of the print magazine.
The episode is free as are all EQMM Fiction Podcast episodes.
To listen to the podcast tootle over to EQMM Fiction Podcast
September 3, 2022
House of the Dragon
Here's a something Panzer found for your weekend viewing.
The whole first episode of the HBO Max House of the Dragon is available on YouTube to watch (legally) for free. Follow these steps to watch the episode:
You'll need a YouTube account. Go to YouTube.com to signup. It's free to signup.
You have been warned about it.
(The episode carries a warning it contains material not suitable for some users. You must login to your YouTube account to prove you're an adult to watch it. This is why Panzer isn't providing a direct link to the episode.)
Sign in to your YouTube account. In the Search bar type house of the dragon episode 1. Click on the top episode 1. (The others are trailers, ratings etc.) You can now watch the episode. It's over an hour long so bring a glass of iced tea to drink while you watch it.
The whole first episode of the HBO Max House of the Dragon is available on YouTube to watch (legally) for free. Follow these steps to watch the episode:
You'll need a YouTube account. Go to YouTube.com to signup. It's free to signup.
You have been warned about it.(The episode carries a warning it contains material not suitable for some users. You must login to your YouTube account to prove you're an adult to watch it. This is why Panzer isn't providing a direct link to the episode.)
Sign in to your YouTube account. In the Search bar type house of the dragon episode 1. Click on the top episode 1. (The others are trailers, ratings etc.) You can now watch the episode. It's over an hour long so bring a glass of iced tea to drink while you watch it.
September 2, 2022
The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest
Today, Panzer went to the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest site. There he found the list of this year's Winners and Dishonorable Mentions.
It's so bad it made me laugh.
This is the annual contest for the worst opening line of a novel. It's named for Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the man who wrote the opening line, "It was a dark and stormy night."
The main page has this year's Grand Prize Winner John Farmer's first line. If you click the blue button below that, you'll be taken to the Grand Prize Winner and the Winners and the Dishonorable Mentions in each of the categories.
Panzer says, "Even bad writing deserves to be rewarded."
To read the post tootle over to Bulwer-Lytton Winner
It's so bad it made me laugh.This is the annual contest for the worst opening line of a novel. It's named for Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton, the man who wrote the opening line, "It was a dark and stormy night."
The main page has this year's Grand Prize Winner John Farmer's first line. If you click the blue button below that, you'll be taken to the Grand Prize Winner and the Winners and the Dishonorable Mentions in each of the categories.
Panzer says, "Even bad writing deserves to be rewarded."
To read the post tootle over to Bulwer-Lytton Winner
September 1, 2022
IPA: 'Global Significance' in the Internet Archive Lawsuit - Publishing Perspectives
Today, Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found an interesting post about the lawsuit against the Internet Archive. Panzer has been posting about the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by four U.S. publishers against the Internet Archive for the past two years. The Internet Archive says it is a library and can scan and "lend" books. The publishers say the Internet Archive doesn't have permission to scan or lend books it isn't paying for and is therefore committing copyright infringement.
Really? Internationally?
According to the post by Porter Anderson, the International Publishers Association (IPA) has filed an amicus brief with the judge in the copyright infringement lawsuit against the Internet Archive (IA). The IPA is based in Geneva and six other international organizations based outside the U.S. co-signed the brief. The brief states that in addition to the scanning and lending of U.S. copyrighted materials without permission, IA has also been scanning and lending without permission materials copyrighted outside the U.S. The post contains a lengthy quote from the brief explaining why the U.S. court should follow international copyright laws and rule against IA and find in favor of the publishers. They say it would cause global copyright issues, if the court decides otherwise. The post contains links to other information about the lawsuit.
Panzer says, "This little kitty didn't know IA was doing it worldwide until now."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of iced tea, two sugar cookies (biscuits) and a brownie for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive Lawsuit
Really? Internationally?According to the post by Porter Anderson, the International Publishers Association (IPA) has filed an amicus brief with the judge in the copyright infringement lawsuit against the Internet Archive (IA). The IPA is based in Geneva and six other international organizations based outside the U.S. co-signed the brief. The brief states that in addition to the scanning and lending of U.S. copyrighted materials without permission, IA has also been scanning and lending without permission materials copyrighted outside the U.S. The post contains a lengthy quote from the brief explaining why the U.S. court should follow international copyright laws and rule against IA and find in favor of the publishers. They say it would cause global copyright issues, if the court decides otherwise. The post contains links to other information about the lawsuit.
Panzer says, "This little kitty didn't know IA was doing it worldwide until now."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of iced tea, two sugar cookies (biscuits) and a brownie for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive Lawsuit
August 31, 2022
70 Calls for Submissions in September 2022 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about paying markets for writers' work.
Some deadlines are today.
According to Erica Verrillo, the post contains 70 market listings. These are markets for fiction short stories and nonfiction articles, essays and poetry. Although the title says these are markets accepting submissions in September, some of the deadlines are in August and October as well as September. Some of the deadlines are September 1 thru September 5, so you'll need to hurry with your submissions.
Panzer says, "Always read the guidelines because some of the markets have restrictions on who can submit."
Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to September Submission Calls
Some deadlines are today.According to Erica Verrillo, the post contains 70 market listings. These are markets for fiction short stories and nonfiction articles, essays and poetry. Although the title says these are markets accepting submissions in September, some of the deadlines are in August and October as well as September. Some of the deadlines are September 1 thru September 5, so you'll need to hurry with your submissions.
Panzer says, "Always read the guidelines because some of the markets have restrictions on who can submit."
Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to September Submission Calls
August 30, 2022
Wizards of the Coast reveals new streamlined version of 'Dungeons & Dragons' - GeekWire
Today, Panzer made a trip to the GeekWire site. While our inquisitive kitty boy was digging around there, he discovered a post about Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons and Dragons. Panzer has been a fan of Dungeons and Dragons for a long time.
They are so far behind everybody.
According to Thomas Wilde's post, Wizards of the Coast are set to make some big changes to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). D&D will have its own official virtual play spaces. The new One D&D will be available as both a digital and physical game. There will be ebook copies of the books, virtual miniatures and virtual dungeon maps. The post contains links to other information about D&D.
Panzer says, "It's about time Wizards (Hasbro) caught up with the rest of the games."
Note: This is a very, very, very l-o-n-g post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin, two brownies, and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection. To read the post tootle over to Wizards of the Coast
They are so far behind everybody.According to Thomas Wilde's post, Wizards of the Coast are set to make some big changes to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). D&D will have its own official virtual play spaces. The new One D&D will be available as both a digital and physical game. There will be ebook copies of the books, virtual miniatures and virtual dungeon maps. The post contains links to other information about D&D.
Panzer says, "It's about time Wizards (Hasbro) caught up with the rest of the games."
Note: This is a very, very, very l-o-n-g post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin, two brownies, and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection. To read the post tootle over to Wizards of the Coast
