Fiona L. Woods's Blog, page 210
October 27, 2021
Twitter Tutorial - Zero to 12K - Kill Zone
Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Kill Zone site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about Twitter success.
The post by thriller author Debbie Burke is an interview with Ben Lucas about his Twitter account. Ben Lucas has 12,000 Twitter followers. In the interview he explains what he's done and why he's done it to get that many followers.
12,000 Twitter followers. How?
Panzer says, "This little kitty needs to try some of his suggestions."
Note: This is a huge post. Bring a thermos of tea, two muffins, a brownie, and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Twitter Tutorial
The post by thriller author Debbie Burke is an interview with Ben Lucas about his Twitter account. Ben Lucas has 12,000 Twitter followers. In the interview he explains what he's done and why he's done it to get that many followers.
12,000 Twitter followers. How?Panzer says, "This little kitty needs to try some of his suggestions."
Note: This is a huge post. Bring a thermos of tea, two muffins, a brownie, and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Twitter Tutorial
October 26, 2021
Inheriting the Copyright - Judy G. Russell - The Legal Genealogist
Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he happened to stop at The Legal Genealogist site. Digging around in the posts he found found an interesting one about inheriting copyrights.
My work is finished for the day.
Judy G. Russell's post deals with copyrights. First, it explains what copyrights are and, then, it explains how an heir inherits the copyright.
Panzer says, "Be sure to read the Comments sections. There are some interesting questions and answers there too."
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Inheriting the Copyright
My work is finished for the day.Judy G. Russell's post deals with copyrights. First, it explains what copyrights are and, then, it explains how an heir inherits the copyright.
Panzer says, "Be sure to read the Comments sections. There are some interesting questions and answers there too."
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Inheriting the Copyright
17 Noteworthy Writing Conferences in November 2021 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today, Panzer made a trip to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There with a little digging in the post he found one about writing conferences in November.
Always read the instructions first.
According to Erica Verrillo's post, she found seventeen writing conferences in November. There are conferences for fiction (short story and novel) writers, nonfiction writers and poetry writers. There are in-person and online conferences included in the list. You'll need to check the conference sites to learn the prices and requirements.
Panzer says, "These look interesting."
Note: This is a long list. Bring a big cup of tea and two muffins.
To read the post tootle over to November Writing Conferences
Always read the instructions first.According to Erica Verrillo's post, she found seventeen writing conferences in November. There are conferences for fiction (short story and novel) writers, nonfiction writers and poetry writers. There are in-person and online conferences included in the list. You'll need to check the conference sites to learn the prices and requirements.
Panzer says, "These look interesting."
Note: This is a long list. Bring a big cup of tea and two muffins.
To read the post tootle over to November Writing Conferences
October 25, 2021
A New Panzerism
Panzer on cat real estate decorum:
When I climb to the top of the refrigerator, it might look like I'm sleeping. Not true. Not true at all. The true story is that I, Mighty King Kitty, am surveying the realm of all that is mine. And ... that includes you, human. So ... Have my dinner ready ...
It's warm up there too.*
when... I wake up. Wait ... I mean when I jump down from my throne.
*From Cat Wisdom for humans
When I climb to the top of the refrigerator, it might look like I'm sleeping. Not true. Not true at all. The true story is that I, Mighty King Kitty, am surveying the realm of all that is mine. And ... that includes you, human. So ... Have my dinner ready ...
It's warm up there too.*when... I wake up. Wait ... I mean when I jump down from my throne.
*From Cat Wisdom for humans
October 24, 2021
65 Bits from 65 Trips - Kill Zone
Today, Panzer found an interesting post he thought you might like to read. It's a post by crime writer Garry Rodgers at the Kill Zone site to celebrate his sixty-fifth birthday.
I enjoyed it.
Panzer says, "The 65 Bits are nifty little sayings to illustrate the wisdom gained by 65 Trips around the sun."
Note: This is a long, long post. Bring whatever you want to eat or drink for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to 65 Bits
I enjoyed it.Panzer says, "The 65 Bits are nifty little sayings to illustrate the wisdom gained by 65 Trips around the sun."
Note: This is a long, long post. Bring whatever you want to eat or drink for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to 65 Bits
October 23, 2021
Sisters in Crime Canada West Author Showcase
Today, when Panzer was cleaning the inside of the Panzermobile, he discovered something under the passenger floor mat. Pulling it out, our fastidious kitty found it was a post about the Sisters in Crime West Canada group.
According to the post, the group will hold an Author Showcase event online on November 4th at 6 pm Pacific Time. Participating authors will be Karen Abrahamson, Cathy Ace, Marcelle Dube, Joanna VanderViugt, P.D. Workman, and Susan Wright. Each author will have an opportunity to talk about their writing and read some of their work. The authors' bios are at the registration site. The event is free and online via Zoom. After you register you'll get an email with the Zoom link.
Free is always good.
Panzer says, "This sounds like it will be fun."
Note: Bring whatever you want to eat or drink, but remember this is on Zoom.
To register for the author event tootle over to Author Showcase
According to the post, the group will hold an Author Showcase event online on November 4th at 6 pm Pacific Time. Participating authors will be Karen Abrahamson, Cathy Ace, Marcelle Dube, Joanna VanderViugt, P.D. Workman, and Susan Wright. Each author will have an opportunity to talk about their writing and read some of their work. The authors' bios are at the registration site. The event is free and online via Zoom. After you register you'll get an email with the Zoom link.
Free is always good.Panzer says, "This sounds like it will be fun."
Note: Bring whatever you want to eat or drink, but remember this is on Zoom.
To register for the author event tootle over to Author Showcase
October 22, 2021
No Post
My work's finished for the day.Panzer here.
No post today.
Mom needs to finish a project.
October 21, 2021
Yes, there could be a book shortage this holiday season. But it is not as bad as you think - USA Today
Today Panzer made a stop at the USA Today site. There our traveling kitty pilot found a post about the Christmas book shortage of 2021. Panzer has been telling you about the supply chain problems businesses have been experiencing.
Maybe it won't be that bad.
According to the post by Mary Cadden, bookstore owners/CEOs and booksellers aren't worried about paper or labor shortages causing a book shortage this holiday season. Since publishers plan and publish their holiday books months in advance, bookstores only expect minimal inconvenience for their book buyers. A video about supply chain problems is included at the beginning of the post. Also included are several links to other posts and information about publishers and supply chain problems in general.
Panzer says, "This post has a different slant on the holiday book buying season."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big cup of tea and a big muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring extra tea and muffins.
To read the post tootle over to book shortage?To read Panzer's previous post about the supply chain problems tootle over to supply chain problems
Maybe it won't be that bad.According to the post by Mary Cadden, bookstore owners/CEOs and booksellers aren't worried about paper or labor shortages causing a book shortage this holiday season. Since publishers plan and publish their holiday books months in advance, bookstores only expect minimal inconvenience for their book buyers. A video about supply chain problems is included at the beginning of the post. Also included are several links to other posts and information about publishers and supply chain problems in general.
Panzer says, "This post has a different slant on the holiday book buying season."
Note: This is a long post. Bring a big cup of tea and a big muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring extra tea and muffins.
To read the post tootle over to book shortage?To read Panzer's previous post about the supply chain problems tootle over to supply chain problems
October 20, 2021
Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction to Launch in 2022 - Publishers Weekly News Release
Today, Panzer decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with some digging in the posts he found a news release about the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction.
It looks like an interesting contest.
According to the News Release, the first Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction will be awarded next year. Acceptance of submissions of novels for consideration will begin on February 1, 2022. The prize of $25,000 will be awarded on October 21.
Panzer says, "The News Release includes more information about the jurors, rules and prize."
Note: This is a short post. Bring half a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Ursula K. Le Guin Prize
It looks like an interesting contest.According to the News Release, the first Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction will be awarded next year. Acceptance of submissions of novels for consideration will begin on February 1, 2022. The prize of $25,000 will be awarded on October 21.
Panzer says, "The News Release includes more information about the jurors, rules and prize."
Note: This is a short post. Bring half a cup of tea for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Ursula K. Le Guin Prize
October 19, 2021
KDP adding a Transparency code to some barcodes - News Release - KDP Community
Today Panzer found a new announcement at the KDP Community site.
Makes it easier for authors.
According to the news release KDP will be beginning adding what the company calls Transparency Codes to the back of some of the books they publish in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement says the Transparency Code is similar to a QR Code. Panzer says, "With the new code the reader can find out everything about the author."
Note: The post is very short. You don't need to bring anything for today's reading.
To read the full post tootle over to Transparency Code
Makes it easier for authors.According to the news release KDP will be beginning adding what the company calls Transparency Codes to the back of some of the books they publish in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement says the Transparency Code is similar to a QR Code. Panzer says, "With the new code the reader can find out everything about the author."
Note: The post is very short. You don't need to bring anything for today's reading.
To read the full post tootle over to Transparency Code
