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August 18, 2022
DOJ v. PRH: 'Agents Don't Have Guns, They Have Tactics' - Publishers Weekly
Here's Panzer's update from the Publishers Weekly site on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).
Ed Nawotka's post covers Edward Snyder's testimony that his research supports his opinion that authors whose book advances are $250,000 or more won't be impacted by the acquisition. This post's title comes from his answer to a question about book agents. The post also says today (Thursday) is expected to be the last day of testimony for PRH's defense of the acquisition.
The office is all mine tonight.
Panzer says, "We're doing posting early today because Mom and What's His Name have plans for tonight."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a milkshake for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Agents
Ed Nawotka's post covers Edward Snyder's testimony that his research supports his opinion that authors whose book advances are $250,000 or more won't be impacted by the acquisition. This post's title comes from his answer to a question about book agents. The post also says today (Thursday) is expected to be the last day of testimony for PRH's defense of the acquisition.
The office is all mine tonight.Panzer says, "We're doing posting early today because Mom and What's His Name have plans for tonight."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a milkshake for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Agents
August 17, 2022
DOJ v PRH: Judge Tosses PRH Exec Testimony - Publishers Weekly
Panzer has your daily dollop of news from the Publishers Weekly site about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House (PRH) from acquiring Simon and Schuster (S&S).
She's right.
Today's Publishers Weekly post is a doozy. According to the post by Ed Nawotka, Judge Florence Pan tossed out the testimony by PRH's Manuel Sansigre. Included in the post are extensive quotes from the testimony and a breakdown of the judge's questions and why she excluded the testimony. Following that decision, approximately the last third of the post describes testimony by Yale Professor Edward Snyder about agents and author advances.
Panzer says, "It's interesting why she threw out his testimony."
Note: This is an extremely long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin, a brownie, and a bowl of ice cream.
To read the post tootle over to Excluded Testimony
She's right.Today's Publishers Weekly post is a doozy. According to the post by Ed Nawotka, Judge Florence Pan tossed out the testimony by PRH's Manuel Sansigre. Included in the post are extensive quotes from the testimony and a breakdown of the judge's questions and why she excluded the testimony. Following that decision, approximately the last third of the post describes testimony by Yale Professor Edward Snyder about agents and author advances.
Panzer says, "It's interesting why she threw out his testimony."
Note: This is an extremely long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin, a brownie, and a bowl of ice cream.
To read the post tootle over to Excluded Testimony
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One day only? No. Every day.August 16, 2022
DOJ v PRH:Madeline McIntosh Details PRH's Publishing Process - Publishers Weekly
Today Panzer has the latest update from the Publishers Weekly site on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) merger/acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).
What is good for the employees?
According to Bethanne Patrick's post, Alex Berker of ViacomCBS testified why the company thought the sale of S&S to PRH would be "good" for "employees and executives." Madeline McIntrosh US CEO of PRH was next to testify about the book publishing process. Manuel Sansigre PRH vp for global mergers and acquisitions was the last to testify about cost cutting measures by moving S&S employees to PRH headquarters and then the company wouldn't need the S&S building any more.
Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read all the information about the testimony."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big glass of iced tea, a brownie and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Madeline McIntosh testimony
What is good for the employees?According to Bethanne Patrick's post, Alex Berker of ViacomCBS testified why the company thought the sale of S&S to PRH would be "good" for "employees and executives." Madeline McIntrosh US CEO of PRH was next to testify about the book publishing process. Manuel Sansigre PRH vp for global mergers and acquisitions was the last to testify about cost cutting measures by moving S&S employees to PRH headquarters and then the company wouldn't need the S&S building any more.
Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read all the information about the testimony."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big glass of iced tea, a brownie and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Madeline McIntosh testimony
August 15, 2022
A New Panzerism
And ... She's had it on for days.Panzer on cause and effect:
I really hate Mom's new fan. Every time she turns it on ...
It gets really hot outside.
August 13, 2022
92 Paying Markets for Flash Fiction - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today Panzer found a market list for flash fiction at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.
You know ... It is the weekend.
Erica Verrillo's post has the markets arranged in a form that lists the market name, the url, the payment, and the submission genre requirements.
Panzer says, "Be sure to click the link to check the full submission requirements before you submit."
Note: Because there are 92 markets listed this is a long post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links, you'll need to decide what else to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to flash fiction markets
You know ... It is the weekend. Erica Verrillo's post has the markets arranged in a form that lists the market name, the url, the payment, and the submission genre requirements.
Panzer says, "Be sure to click the link to check the full submission requirements before you submit."
Note: Because there are 92 markets listed this is a long post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links, you'll need to decide what else to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to flash fiction markets
August 12, 2022
DOJ v PRH: Agents Have Their Say - Publishers Weekly
Today, Panzer has another update on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).
I'm finished for now.
According to Bethanne Patrick's post, there were six people testifying for PRH's defense of the acquisition. In order, they were: W.W. Norton's editor-in-chief John Glusman (finishing his testimony), author Charles Duhigg, Putnam senior v.p. Sally Kim, agent Elyse Cheney, agent Andrew Wylie, and agent Gail Ross. There is no more testimony until Monday.
Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read about the testimony."
Note: This is another very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie.
To read the post tootle over to Agents
I'm finished for now.According to Bethanne Patrick's post, there were six people testifying for PRH's defense of the acquisition. In order, they were: W.W. Norton's editor-in-chief John Glusman (finishing his testimony), author Charles Duhigg, Putnam senior v.p. Sally Kim, agent Elyse Cheney, agent Andrew Wylie, and agent Gail Ross. There is no more testimony until Monday.
Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read about the testimony."
Note: This is another very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie.
To read the post tootle over to Agents
August 11, 2022
George R.R. Martin Asked 'House of the Dragon' To Fix 'Game of Thrones' Detail - Cnet
For those of you who want to know about more than the DOJ v PRH in the publishing world, Panzer found a post from the Cnet site about George R.R. Martin.
Glad that's fixed.
According to Jennifer Bisset's post, George R.R. Martin has arranged for the new series 'House of the Dragon' to include a small correction to the 'Game of Thrones' series. In 'Game of Thrones' one of the character's ancestors got left from his heritage line. The new series begins on August 21 on HBO.
Panzer says, "This little kitty is ready for the new series to begin."
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea for your reading.
To read the post tootle over to House of the Dragon
Glad that's fixed.According to Jennifer Bisset's post, George R.R. Martin has arranged for the new series 'House of the Dragon' to include a small correction to the 'Game of Thrones' series. In 'Game of Thrones' one of the character's ancestors got left from his heritage line. The new series begins on August 21 on HBO.
Panzer says, "This little kitty is ready for the new series to begin."
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea for your reading.
To read the post tootle over to House of the Dragon
DOJ v PRH: Agents, Publishers Move Center Stage - Publishers Weekly
Today, Panzer has your daily update on Publishers Weekly's coverage of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) court case to stop the merger of Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S).
I need a nap after all that.
According to the post by Bethanne Patrick, five witnesses were called to testify today. The testimony for the DOJ was first provided by economist Dr. Nicholas Hill. He was followed by agent Christy Fletcher. When she finished, the government rested it's case and the PRH defense began. Their first testimony came from agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh. The next testimony came from Gallery Books publisher Jennifer Bergstrom. She was followed by W.W. Norton and Co. editor-in-chief John Glusman.
Panzer says, " You'll have to go read the post to learn what they all said."
Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to agents and publishers
I need a nap after all that.According to the post by Bethanne Patrick, five witnesses were called to testify today. The testimony for the DOJ was first provided by economist Dr. Nicholas Hill. He was followed by agent Christy Fletcher. When she finished, the government rested it's case and the PRH defense began. Their first testimony came from agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh. The next testimony came from Gallery Books publisher Jennifer Bergstrom. She was followed by W.W. Norton and Co. editor-in-chief John Glusman.
Panzer says, " You'll have to go read the post to learn what they all said."
Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to agents and publishers
August 10, 2022
Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Fiction Podcast
When Panzer was out tootling around in the Catosphere, he found an interesting mystery episode for you at the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Fiction Podcast.
I'm finished for the day.
The episode is The Man Who Read John Dickson Carr by William Brittain. It's a story which appeared in the December 1965 issue of the magazine. The episode is 17 minutes long and narrated by Josh Pachter.
Click on the play button at the top on the left side.
Enjoy the story.
To listen to the podcast tootle over to EQMM Podcast
I'm finished for the day.The episode is The Man Who Read John Dickson Carr by William Brittain. It's a story which appeared in the December 1965 issue of the magazine. The episode is 17 minutes long and narrated by Josh Pachter.
Click on the play button at the top on the left side.
Enjoy the story.
To listen to the podcast tootle over to EQMM Podcast
