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Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Back to my nap.Panzer was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the jubilation to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post by Jim Milliot which explains the judge in the Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit issued a preliminary approval of the settlement in the case. Panzer says, "Don't get too excited humans. This is a preliminary approval, so don't run out and buy a new car or a new house yet." Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read. To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement

Free to Listen Romantic Comedy Audiobook: The Runaround

You might need two days to listen to it.If you want some laughs in your romance audiobook, here's one Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube. The single dad romcom The Runaround is written by Sylvie Stewart. It's narrated by Reagan West and Matt Hicks. It's 10 hours 12 minutes long. You can listen to this one while you do yardwork and errands and housework. Note: I did see ads with this one.  To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Single Dad Romance

Free to Listen Paranormal Mystery Audiobook: Fries and Alibis

It's not scary.If you like a little ghostly entertainment with your mystery, Panzer found this one on the Mystery Audiobook channel on Youtube. The murder mystery Fries and Alibis is written by Trixie Silvertale. It's narrated by Coleen Marlo and 5 hours long. Enjoy the mystery while you're doing yardwork or errands. Note: I did see ads with this.  To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Murder Mystery 

51 Writing Contests in October 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

All kinds of writing contests.Panzer found this collection of writing contests at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.  Erica Verrillo's list has 51 fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays writing contests None of them have entry fees. Panzer says, "Be sure to read the rules before you submit your work." Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on while you read. To read the post tootle over to  October Writing Contests

Petrona Award Shortlist 2025: Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year - Mystery Fanfare

A cat can never have too many naps.On his way home in the Catosphere Panzer stopped in at the Mystery Fanfare site. There he discovered the shortlist for the Petrona Award. Janet Rudolph lists the seven novels remaining in the competition for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel. Panzer says, "The winner will be announced on October 16." Note: This is a short post. You won't need anything to snack on while you read. To read the post tootle over to Petrona Award Shortlist 2025 Scan

The 50,000 Booker Prize for Fiction's 2025 Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

Winner announced November 10.Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site today. There our inquisitive kitty found a post about the Booker Prize for Fiction. According to Porter Anderson's post, the shortlist of the six books remaining in competition have been announced. The post contains several links of which one is a link to view the announcement. Panzer says, "It's the first time they've done the announcement live like this." Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on, especially if you plan to view the announcement. To read the post tootle over to Booker Prize for Fiction    

40 Outstanding Writing Conferencs and Workshops in October 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Now for my much needed kitty nap.
Panzer's second stop today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found October's writing conferences and workshops.  Erica Verrillo's list includes fiction and nonfiction writing and agent pitching opportunities. Some are online and some are in-person. Panzer says, "Remember: Check the deadlines."  Note: This is a long list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on. To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops 

Attorneys File Reply to Questions in Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

See how small the authors involved number is?In Panzer's travels in the Catosphere today he stopped at the Publishers Weekly site. There our traveling kitty boy found new information about the Anthropic copyright case. Jim Milliot reports in his post the authors' and publishers' attorneys have submitted more information to the judge in the case. The post includes several links to other information about the case. Panzer says,  "This little kitty told you earlier this month the judge wouldn't accept the settlement without more information." Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on. To read the post tootle over to Anthropic SettlementTo read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Anthropic Court Case 

A Monday Panzerism

A Two For One Panzerism   Panzer on Commodities: Buy Tuna Fish Bellies.  Mmmm. Mmmm. Good..Panzer on Trading Commodities: Never sell above commodities. Moral: Fat, sassy and smelling like fish is attainable by today's modern kitty who has internet access.     *From Cat Wisdom for humans 

A New Puzzle: I changed my mind. I want in.

HintHere's your new Sunday jigsaw puzzle. Remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle. Have fun with this one. To do the puzzle tootle over to I changed my mind. I want in.