Fiona L. Woods's Blog, page 223
July 2, 2021
Things I Wish I Knew About Being an Author I Didn't Know Before by MK Scott - Writers Who Kill
Panzer found this post for your weekend reading entertainment.
Enjoy your weekend.It's to help you understand what writers go through. (If you've read Mom's author bio at Amazon, you'll recognize some of these things.)
To read the post tootle over to Things I Wish I Knew
Enjoy your weekend.It's to help you understand what writers go through. (If you've read Mom's author bio at Amazon, you'll recognize some of these things.)To read the post tootle over to Things I Wish I Knew
The Whys and Hows of Novel Translations - Fiction University
Today Panzer decided to stop in at the Fiction University site. With a little digging in the posts there, our traveling kitty pilot found one about book translations.
I'll definitely look into this.
The post by Ariel Tachna at Janice Hardy's Fiction University covers the Why, What, and How of novel translations. It includes information about traditionally published novels and indie published novels.
Panzer says, "There's no information about translation from human speak to kitty speak; but I can help you with that."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Novel Translations
I'll definitely look into this.The post by Ariel Tachna at Janice Hardy's Fiction University covers the Why, What, and How of novel translations. It includes information about traditionally published novels and indie published novels.
Panzer says, "There's no information about translation from human speak to kitty speak; but I can help you with that."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to Novel Translations
July 1, 2021
'Mercury 13' woman aviator Wally Funk will ride with Jeff Bezos on Blue Origin suborbital space trip - GeekWire
Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the GeekWire site. There our adventuresome kitty found a post about Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. While the post has nothing to do with publishing or ebooks, it's really interesting news about the Amazon founder's plans.
How high is space?
Alan Boyle's post says Jeff Bezos has picked Wally Funk to ride on Blue Origin's Shepard's first occupied suborbital flight. Wally Funk was one of the Mercury 13 women who trained to be astronauts in 1961. At 82 years old Wally Funk will be the oldest person to travel into space. The flight is scheduled for July 20. There are several links to other sites about the Mercury 13, Blue Origin and other information about the flight.
Panzer says, "MeWOW! Weightless!"
This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a muffin for today's reading. If you plan to follow all the links in the post, bring your lunch too.
To read the post tootle over to Wally Funk
How high is space?Alan Boyle's post says Jeff Bezos has picked Wally Funk to ride on Blue Origin's Shepard's first occupied suborbital flight. Wally Funk was one of the Mercury 13 women who trained to be astronauts in 1961. At 82 years old Wally Funk will be the oldest person to travel into space. The flight is scheduled for July 20. There are several links to other sites about the Mercury 13, Blue Origin and other information about the flight.
Panzer says, "MeWOW! Weightless!"
This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a muffin for today's reading. If you plan to follow all the links in the post, bring your lunch too.
To read the post tootle over to Wally Funk
June 30, 2021
Knight Foundation Invests $5 Million in 'Library-Centered' Digital Platform - Publishers Weekly
Today Panzer made a trip to the Publishers Weekly site. There our illustrious kitty found a post about the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). Panzer told you about the DPLA earlier in June when they signed an agreement to license Amazon Publishing books to libraries.
According to the post by Andrew Albanese, the Palace Platform Project received a $5 Million investment from the Knight Foundation. The Palace Platform Project is made up of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Lyrasis. It was formed in June 2021. Plans are to have it fully functional by fall 2021. At that time libraries will be able to license ebooks and audio books from the Palace Platform Project.
I thought libraries used OverDrive.
Panzer says, "The DPLA is not the Internet Archive Open Library." Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to library centered digital platformTo read Panzer's previous post about the DPLA tootle over to Amazon Publishing
According to the post by Andrew Albanese, the Palace Platform Project received a $5 Million investment from the Knight Foundation. The Palace Platform Project is made up of the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Lyrasis. It was formed in June 2021. Plans are to have it fully functional by fall 2021. At that time libraries will be able to license ebooks and audio books from the Palace Platform Project.
I thought libraries used OverDrive.Panzer says, "The DPLA is not the Internet Archive Open Library." Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to library centered digital platformTo read Panzer's previous post about the DPLA tootle over to Amazon Publishing
June 29, 2021
27 Fabulous Writing Conferences in July 2021 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity
Today Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. With a little digging in the posts our kitty leader found one about writers' conferences.
Site owner Erica Verrillo's post lists 27 writing conferences and workshops in July. The list includes workshops and conferences that concentrate on fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Some are free and some are pay for attendance.
It's been really, really hot here.
Panzer says, "We didn't check every one, but most (if not all) appear to be online."
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to writing conferences
Site owner Erica Verrillo's post lists 27 writing conferences and workshops in July. The list includes workshops and conferences that concentrate on fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Some are free and some are pay for attendance.
It's been really, really hot here.Panzer says, "We didn't check every one, but most (if not all) appear to be online."
Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to writing conferences
June 28, 2021
A New Panzerism
Panzer on keeping pets:
The three main reasons to keep pets:
1) Teaches responsibility;2) Teaches unselfishness;3) Teaches cleanliness.
One heartbeat away from the curb.*
All true.
But mostly I just keep Mom around to feed me.Otherwise, I'd dump her in a heartbeat.
* From Cat Wisdom for humans
The three main reasons to keep pets:
1) Teaches responsibility;2) Teaches unselfishness;3) Teaches cleanliness.
One heartbeat away from the curb.*All true.
But mostly I just keep Mom around to feed me.Otherwise, I'd dump her in a heartbeat.
* From Cat Wisdom for humans
June 25, 2021
2021 Strand Critics Awards Nominees - Mystery Fanfare
Today Panzer made a quick trip to the Mystery Fanfare site. There our speedy kitty boy found a post about the Strand Magazine's Critics Awards nominees.
According to the post the Strand Magazine announced the nominees for the Best Mystery Novel and the Best Debut Novel Critics Awards. The winners of the Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Publisher of the Year Award were also named. The post lists all the nominees. There's a link included in the post to another post about the announcement, but it contains the same information as this post.
She reads it to me.
Panzer says, "Mom subscribes to the Strand Magazine."
Note: This is a long-short length or short-medium length post (your choice). Bring a cup of lemonade for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to 2021 Strand Critics Awards
According to the post the Strand Magazine announced the nominees for the Best Mystery Novel and the Best Debut Novel Critics Awards. The winners of the Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Publisher of the Year Award were also named. The post lists all the nominees. There's a link included in the post to another post about the announcement, but it contains the same information as this post.
She reads it to me.Panzer says, "Mom subscribes to the Strand Magazine."
Note: This is a long-short length or short-medium length post (your choice). Bring a cup of lemonade for today's reading selection.
To read the post tootle over to 2021 Strand Critics Awards
June 24, 2021
Today Is A Special Day
TODAY IS
CAT WORLD DOMINATION DAY
Ignorance is no excuse.
CAT WORLD DOMINATION DAY
Ignorance is no excuse.June 23, 2021
No Post
She has work to do. Not me.Panzer here.
We're taking the day off so Mom can catch up on some work.
We'll be back tomorrow.
June 22, 2021
Markets and Jobs for Writers - Practicing Writing
Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Practicing Writing site. With just a little digging in the posts, he found one about fee-free markets and jobs for writers.
Looking for a job? Here they are.
Erika Dreifus' post lists eleven markets and jobs for writers. The post includes jobs for editors, editorial assistants, and fellowships, as well as fiction, nonfiction and poetry publishing opportunities.
Panzer says, "Some interesting information included here."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to read all the markets and job offerings.
To read the post tootle over to Markets and jobs
Looking for a job? Here they are.Erika Dreifus' post lists eleven markets and jobs for writers. The post includes jobs for editors, editorial assistants, and fellowships, as well as fiction, nonfiction and poetry publishing opportunities.
Panzer says, "Some interesting information included here."
Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to read all the markets and job offerings.
To read the post tootle over to Markets and jobs
