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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
August 29, 2022
A Panzerism
And ... the food dish. *Panzer on cat philosophy:
A journey of a thousand miles ...
begins ...
with a single trip to the litter box.
* From Cat Wisdom for humans
August 28, 2022
The surprising economics of digital lending - NPR
Panzer found an interesting The Indicator episode online at the NPR site.
Now for a little nap.
The episode begins with information about libraries and the cost to them of digital lending. It then transitions to a discussion of the copyright infringement case against the Internet Archive (IA). Then it ends with a discussion of libraries' interest in the case.The free episode is nine minutes long.
To listen to the episode click the 9-Minute Listen banner at the top.
If you don't want to listen to the episode, there's a transcript included at the site.
To listen to the audio version or read the transcript tootle over to Libraries and IA
Now for a little nap.The episode begins with information about libraries and the cost to them of digital lending. It then transitions to a discussion of the copyright infringement case against the Internet Archive (IA). Then it ends with a discussion of libraries' interest in the case.The free episode is nine minutes long.
To listen to the episode click the 9-Minute Listen banner at the top.
If you don't want to listen to the episode, there's a transcript included at the site.
To listen to the audio version or read the transcript tootle over to Libraries and IA
Daunt Addresses Furor over Middle Grade Fiction Buying Policy - Publishers Weekly
Today, when Panzer was cleaning under the pilot's seat in the Panzermobile, he found a wadded up post. Flattening it out, our fastidious kitty boy discovered it was a Publishers Weekly post about Barnes and Noble bookstores.
I didn't know about this.
According to Jim Milliot's post, in response to middle grade fiction authors' questions and complaints online about Barnes and Noble's new book ordering policy, CEO James Daunt provided information to Publishers Weekly's inquiries. While not answering any of the authors' online questions, he did say because of the high number of store book returns to publishers the new policy was instituted. Now, books will be ordered based on their "merit."
Panzer says, "Inquiring kitties want to know, 'Exactly, what defines a book's merit?'"
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a big glass of iced tea and a large brownie for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO Daunt
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I didn't know about this.According to Jim Milliot's post, in response to middle grade fiction authors' questions and complaints online about Barnes and Noble's new book ordering policy, CEO James Daunt provided information to Publishers Weekly's inquiries. While not answering any of the authors' online questions, he did say because of the high number of store book returns to publishers the new policy was instituted. Now, books will be ordered based on their "merit."
Panzer says, "Inquiring kitties want to know, 'Exactly, what defines a book's merit?'"
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a big glass of iced tea and a large brownie for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO Daunt
August 26, 2022
Markets and Jobs for Writers - Practicing Writing
Today, Panzer made a quick stop at the Practicing Writing site. There our busy kitty boy found a post about markets and jobs for writers.
Some of them look interesting.
Erika Dreifus's post includes fiction, nonfiction and poetry markets, as well as teaching positions.
Panzer says, "Be sure to read the complete submission guidelines. Some of the markets and positions have specific rules."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links in the post, you'll need to determine what to bring to eat or drink.
To read the post tootle over to Markets and Jobs
Some of them look interesting.Erika Dreifus's post includes fiction, nonfiction and poetry markets, as well as teaching positions.
Panzer says, "Be sure to read the complete submission guidelines. Some of the markets and positions have specific rules."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links in the post, you'll need to determine what to bring to eat or drink.
To read the post tootle over to Markets and Jobs
August 25, 2022
No Post Today
It's quiet when she's working.Panzer here.
No post today.
Mom has work to finish.
We'll be back tomorrow.
August 24, 2022
DOJ v. PRH: "Ending Where We Started" - Publishers Weekly
Today's trip into the Catopshere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about last Friday's closing arguments in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).
Who will win? Authors or Publishers?
According to Ed Nawotka's post, there were three closing arguments in the case on Friday. The DOJ presented their argument first. DOJ's basic argument was, if the merger goes through, PRH will have 49 percent of the book market.There will be less competition for books and authors will make less money. PRH's closing argument was second. PRH's basic argument was it doesn't matter how big their market share is. S&S's closing argument was third. S&S's basic argument was PRH offered the most money for the company.
Panzer says, "It will be interesting to see what the final decision is."
Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) and a brownie.
To read the post tootle over to DoJ v. PRH Closing Arguments
Who will win? Authors or Publishers?According to Ed Nawotka's post, there were three closing arguments in the case on Friday. The DOJ presented their argument first. DOJ's basic argument was, if the merger goes through, PRH will have 49 percent of the book market.There will be less competition for books and authors will make less money. PRH's closing argument was second. PRH's basic argument was it doesn't matter how big their market share is. S&S's closing argument was third. S&S's basic argument was PRH offered the most money for the company.
Panzer says, "It will be interesting to see what the final decision is."
Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) and a brownie.
To read the post tootle over to DoJ v. PRH Closing Arguments
August 23, 2022
Bloody Scotland, Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Events Schedule
Today, Panzer went to the Bloody Scotland site and discovered the events schedule for the upcoming International Crime Writing Festival has been announced. The conference is September 15 - 18.
This is my excited.look.
At the Event Schedule page clicking on an event's title will take you to an information page. There you will find the cost to attend and a purchase button. In addition to the individual event tickets, there is a Digital Pass also available. The Pass gives online access to forty of the events. Not all events are available with the Pass so it's important to check the list of what the Pass covers. The online events covered by the Pass are only available for viewing online until October 6.
Panzer says, "With all the authors and their stories about writing the Festival is always so much fun."
Note: Since the schedule covers the events for the entire festival, you'll need to decide what drinks and food to bring for your reading today.
To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland Events
This is my excited.look.At the Event Schedule page clicking on an event's title will take you to an information page. There you will find the cost to attend and a purchase button. In addition to the individual event tickets, there is a Digital Pass also available. The Pass gives online access to forty of the events. Not all events are available with the Pass so it's important to check the list of what the Pass covers. The online events covered by the Pass are only available for viewing online until October 6.
Panzer says, "With all the authors and their stories about writing the Festival is always so much fun."
Note: Since the schedule covers the events for the entire festival, you'll need to decide what drinks and food to bring for your reading today.
To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland Events
August 22, 2022
A New Panzerism
Panzer with a riddle for you:
Cat Yoga? Cat personal hygiene? Or both?
Cat Yoga? Cat personal hygiene? Or both?August 19, 2022
DOJ v. PRH: Challenges over Bid Competition, Market Share - Publishers Weekly
Today, Panzer made another trip to the Publishers Weekly site to get the latest news for you about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).
Back and forth. Makes me dizzy.
According to Ed Nawotka's post, PRH's witness Edward Snyder again took the stand to be cross-examined by the DOJ about his statements concerning book auctions and book advance bidding. Following his testimony, the DOJ brought in Nicholas Hill to rebut Snyder's testimony about the bidding and show why it was unsupported. Included in the post are links to previous posts.
Panzer says, "Depending on how you arrange them, statistics will say whatever you want."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of iced tea and a big muffin 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 Bid Competition
Back and forth. Makes me dizzy.According to Ed Nawotka's post, PRH's witness Edward Snyder again took the stand to be cross-examined by the DOJ about his statements concerning book auctions and book advance bidding. Following his testimony, the DOJ brought in Nicholas Hill to rebut Snyder's testimony about the bidding and show why it was unsupported. Included in the post are links to previous posts.
Panzer says, "Depending on how you arrange them, statistics will say whatever you want."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of iced tea and a big muffin 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 Bid Competition
