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UK Publishers on AI's Threats: 'A Marathon, Not a Sprint' - Publishing Perspectives

Do you think AI needs rules of use for authors' work?Today's trip into the Catosphere took our brave traveling kitty pilot to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found a post about the UK's AI bill.. Porter Anderson's post reports on what's happening with the UK's Data Bill in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also covers some of the proposed and stopped amendments to the Bill. There are links to other information included as well. Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks they're treating it like a soccer ball and kicking it all over the field." Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to munch on while you read. To read the post tootle over to AI's Threats 

Stable Book Group Teams with HBG to Launch Indie Distribution Service - Publishers Weekly

It looks like you need to publish others' books too.Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site today. There he found a post about a new distribution service for indie publishers. Ed Nawotka's post says the Stable Book Group will begin distribution next year for North American indie publishers. Panzer says, "Be sure to read the entire post." Note:This is a l-o-n-g post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read. To read the post tootle over to Distribution 

Gumshoe Review June 2025 Issue Now Online

The guidelines for length are specific.Panzer discovered the June issue of Gumshoe Review is online. Except for the Editorial License column, this issue is loaded with book reviews. The Editorial License column, however, says they are open to fiction and nonfiction submissions.  Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission guidelines. Don't waste your time or the editor's time." To read the issue tootle over to Gumshoe Review 

Bankruptcies of Unbounds & Albert Whitman Co Put Authors Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Writer Beware (R)

You need her to watch out for you.Panzer made a stop at the Writer Beware (R) site where he found a post about the bankruptcies of two publishers. Anyone who has had any dealings with either company needs to read Victoria Strauss' post. She gives all the details about each company's bankruptcy and includes links with more information. Panzer says, "Even if you didn't have anything to do with either company you should still read the post to learn what to do in this situation."" Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read. To read the post tootle over to Writer Beware 

20 Books of Summer is back! With new hosts

It's looks like fun.Here's an interesting reading challenge Panzer found online. Although it says 20 books, you can choose 10 or 15 or 20 books to read. Also, it says Summer reading, but it can be Winter reading depending on where you live and which season it is for you.  The site has a Bingo game, a place to signup, logos for your site, and a place to invite your friends. It started June 1 to August 31. Panzer just discovered it, but there's still time to signup. To read the post tootle over to 20 Books of Summer

The Big Thrill Magazine Online

There's a lot of good reading here.Panzer discovered the June issue of The Big Thrill is available online now. The Big Thrill is published by the International Thriller Writers. This issue includes information about the Thriller Awards which the group presents annually. Also included in the issue are articles, interviews and reviews. The landing page has writing craft articles, author interviews and book reviews. Click on a title that interests you and you'll be taken to the article/interview/review page. After you read it there will be more articles below it. You can read them or back arrow to start over.  To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on first aid:  Takes care of my little daily problem.*Stop whining. Really ... I didn't mean to trip you. It'll only be a little bruise. Just rub some kitty litter on it. It'll be okay.    *From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: Mom! Help!

Here's your weekend jigsaw puzzle. As always, remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle. This one is a challenge for puzzle lovers.  Have fun! To do the puzzle tootle over to Mom! Help! 

Free Classic Mystery Movie: Strange People

That's it for now. See you tomorrow.Panzer found this crime drama movie on the Cinema Nostalgia channel on Youtube. Strange People is a 1933 black and white murder mystery. It's 1 hour long. Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn (or pizza) and enjoy this classic mystery. To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Murder Mystery Movie 

Free Regency Romance Audiobook: His Mystery Lady

It is a long audiobook.Here's a regency romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube. The clean romance His Mystery Lady is written by M.A. Nichols. It's narrated by Madeleine Brolly and 9 hours 37 minutes long. Enjoy this romance while you're doing errands and doing housework and doing yardwork. To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance