Fiona L. Woods's Blog, page 190
May 31, 2022
A New Panzerism
Panzer on inherent value:
What a cat wants ...
Mother Nature got that one right.
he gets.
What a dog wants ...
he has to beg for.
What a cat wants ...
Mother Nature got that one right.he gets.
What a dog wants ...
he has to beg for.
May 30, 2022
May 27, 2022
55 Writing Contests in June - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today, Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our illustrious kitty boy found a post about writing contests with June deadlines.
Interesting contests.
Erica Verrillo's post lists 55 writing contests. The contests are for fiction, nonfiction and poetry. There are novel, short story, poetry, essay, and flash fiction contests. Some have entry restrictions, so be sure to read the rules before submitting.
Panzer says, "There's something for everyone in these contests. Have fun."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to writing contests
Interesting contests.Erica Verrillo's post lists 55 writing contests. The contests are for fiction, nonfiction and poetry. There are novel, short story, poetry, essay, and flash fiction contests. Some have entry restrictions, so be sure to read the rules before submitting.
Panzer says, "There's something for everyone in these contests. Have fun."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to writing contests
May 26, 2022
Amazon shareholders approve 20:1 stock split, vote down record 15 proposals at annual meeting - GeekWire
Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, the Panzermobile was suddenly shaken by clapping and cheering coming from outside. Following all the jocularity, took our brave kitty to the GeekWire site. There he found a post about Amazon's shareholders' meeting. Even though the meeting had nothing to do with publishing or books, Panzer's curiosity got him interested.
According to the post by Todd Bishop, Amazon's shareholders' meeting on Wednesday had several things for shareholders to vote on. One of them was important for those looking to purchase stock in the company. The shareholders voted to allow a 20:1 stock split. By getting 20 shares for each 1 a shareholder now owns, the split will lower the price per each new share. This will make it more affordable to buy the shares.
Nothing is worth more than kibble.
Panzer says, "A 20:1 split? How much cat kibble would this little kitty be willing to give up to get one share? Hmm ... No doubt about it. ... None. ... Cat kibble is worth more than the piece of paper the share is printed on."
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and amuffin for today's informational look at Amazon stock.
To read the post tootle over to Amazon shareholders
According to the post by Todd Bishop, Amazon's shareholders' meeting on Wednesday had several things for shareholders to vote on. One of them was important for those looking to purchase stock in the company. The shareholders voted to allow a 20:1 stock split. By getting 20 shares for each 1 a shareholder now owns, the split will lower the price per each new share. This will make it more affordable to buy the shares.
Nothing is worth more than kibble.Panzer says, "A 20:1 split? How much cat kibble would this little kitty be willing to give up to get one share? Hmm ... No doubt about it. ... None. ... Cat kibble is worth more than the piece of paper the share is printed on."
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and amuffin for today's informational look at Amazon stock.
To read the post tootle over to Amazon shareholders
May 25, 2022
No Post
Cats have no deadlines. None.Sorry. No post today. Mom is under a deadline. We'll be back tomorrow.
May 24, 2022
The 'Nibbies': The British Book Awards Name Their 2022 Winners - Publishing Perspectives
Today's trip into the Catosphere took our curious kitty boy to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered the winners of the Nibbies have announced.
It's a very long video.
Porter Anderson's post lists the fourteen book and audio awards. There are seventeen more awards for the industry for a total of the thirty-one awards. The beginning of the post includes a brief history and information about the British Book Awards. This year's conference was held in-person. A YouTube video is embedded of the presentations. The actual conference opening begins at the 29:20 mark.
Panzer says, "This little kitty recognized Paul McCartney, William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin's names on the list of winners."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to watch the YouTube video, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to
It's a very long video.Porter Anderson's post lists the fourteen book and audio awards. There are seventeen more awards for the industry for a total of the thirty-one awards. The beginning of the post includes a brief history and information about the British Book Awards. This year's conference was held in-person. A YouTube video is embedded of the presentations. The actual conference opening begins at the 29:20 mark.
Panzer says, "This little kitty recognized Paul McCartney, William McIlvanney and Ian Rankin's names on the list of winners."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to watch the YouTube video, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to
May 23, 2022
A Panzerism
Panzer on accessorizing:
Arrggh ... oh no ... arrggh ... coff ... coff.
I don't know. It fell of somewhere.*
What do you mean this collar with a bell looks great on me?
How would you know?
You're the one with the wardrobe that's perfect for radio.
* From Cat Wisdom for humans
Arrggh ... oh no ... arrggh ... coff ... coff.
I don't know. It fell of somewhere.*What do you mean this collar with a bell looks great on me?
How would you know?
You're the one with the wardrobe that's perfect for radio.
* From Cat Wisdom for humans
May 20, 2022
Publish KDP Paperbacks and Hardbacks in Sweden and Poland! - KDP Community
Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the KDP Community site. There he found a post that KDP authors' paperback and hardback books are now available for sale in Sweden and Poland.
Maybe I'll adjust the prices there.
According to the post, authors who chose Worldwide, UK or EU distribution have their books automatically made available in Amazon's Sweden and Poland markets. There are links in the post to make changes for your books distribution.
Panzer says, "Hmm ... Two new marketplaces."
Note: This is a short post. You don't need to bring anything for today's reading. If you want to follow the links in the post and make changes to you books, you decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to Publish in Sweden and Poland
Maybe I'll adjust the prices there.According to the post, authors who chose Worldwide, UK or EU distribution have their books automatically made available in Amazon's Sweden and Poland markets. There are links in the post to make changes for your books distribution.
Panzer says, "Hmm ... Two new marketplaces."
Note: This is a short post. You don't need to bring anything for today's reading. If you want to follow the links in the post and make changes to you books, you decide what to bring to eat and drink.
To read the post tootle over to Publish in Sweden and Poland
May 19, 2022
Wattpad Continues to Evolve After Acquisition by Naver - Publishers Weekly
Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about Wattpad.
It was expected.
According to Ed Nawotka's post, it's been a year since Korean business Naver bought Candadian business Wattpad. Now, Allen Lau, cofounder of Wattpad, has announced he's leaving Wattpad to become executive advisor at Webtoon. Jeanne Lam, Wattpad president, will be taking over the managing of Wattpad.
Panzer says, "This little kitty was surprised he stayed as long as he did."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a brownie for today's reading.
To read the post tootle over to Wattpad
It was expected.According to Ed Nawotka's post, it's been a year since Korean business Naver bought Candadian business Wattpad. Now, Allen Lau, cofounder of Wattpad, has announced he's leaving Wattpad to become executive advisor at Webtoon. Jeanne Lam, Wattpad president, will be taking over the managing of Wattpad.
Panzer says, "This little kitty was surprised he stayed as long as he did."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a brownie for today's reading.
To read the post tootle over to Wattpad
May 18, 2022
No Post
Wake me in the morning.Panzer here.
No post today.
Mom has work to do.
Back tomorrow.
