Who's Ready to Party in Stirling? - The Rap Sheet

It's been a long day.

Panzer's last stop in the Catosphere today was at The Rap Sheet site.

 

There J. Kingston Pierce has the Bloody Scotland 2026 MaIlvanney Prize long list and the Debut Prize.

 

Panzer says, "Bloody Scotland is always fun."

 

Note. This is a short medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea.

 

To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland 

Winners of the 2026 Robert E. Howard Awards

It's an interesting announcement at the site.

Panzer found the announcement of the Winners and Nominees of the Robert E. Howard Awards at the Robert E. Howard* Foundation site.

  

To read all the information tootle over to Robert E. Howard Awards 

 

 

 

*Don't know who he is? Read about Conan the Barbarian. 

84 Calls for Submissions in July 2026 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Has a market for anything you write.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our traveling kitty boy found a list of markets open for submissions this month.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes markets for fiction, nonfiction and poetry and includes all genres.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill, Kittens: Always read the guidelines before you submit your work."

 

Note: This is an exceptionally long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the list trundle over to  Calls for Submissions

The First Clue to an Email Scam May Be the Address - Writer Beware (R)

It's been a long day.

The last stop Panzer made today was at the Writer Beware (R) site.

 

Victoria Strauss' post contains several examples of fake email addresses scammers use. 

 

Panzer says, "Some the stuff in her post wouldn't fool a newborn kitten."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You probably shouldn't bring anything to snack on. You don't want to make a mess with your food when you start laughing while you're eating.

 

To read the post tootle over to Email Scam 

Kobo rejects 45% of self-published books last year, mostly over AI - TNW

45%

Panzer's next stop was at the TNW site. 

With a little digging in the posts he found one about the Kobo Writing Life's rejection rate for self-published books.

 

Panzer says, "Look at those rejection numbers. I guess this little kitty won't be using their publishing services.

 

Note: This is a short medium length post. Bring a glass of ice tea to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Kobo 

48 Writing Contests in July 2026 - No entry fees! - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

It's really hot out.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo has a list of writing contests with July submission deadlines and no entry fees. Contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry are included.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission 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 Contests

A Panzerism

 Panzer on human narcissism:

 

I have joined Mom and What's His Name at backyard barbecues for the Fourth of July with neighbors, for coffee and tea on the deck for New Year's morning, and holiday season dinners with their families.

You can't change what is.*

 

One thing stands out to me at these gatherings:

 

Mom is always the second most attractive creature there.

 

Too bad she has such an attractive cat over shadowing her.

 

 

  

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Jigsaw Puzzle: Work's done. Going home.

Hint

Here's today's puzzle.

 

When you click the square in the lower left corner at the puzzle site you can see the finished puzzle.

 

Have fun with this one!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Listen Regency Romance Audiobook: Somewhat of a Ruse

See you tomorrow.

If you like sweet regency romance, Panzer found one for you on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The novella Somewhat of a Ruse is written by Jess Heileman. It's read by Janna Fox and 5 hours 47 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance Audiobook 

Free to Listen BBC Radio Crime Drama: A Coat of Varnish

Off to find something else.

If you like British radio dramas, Panzer found this one on the Old Tube Radio channel on Youtube.

 

A Coat of Vanish is written by C.P. Snow. It's 1 hour 25 minutes long. 

 

To listen to the radio drama tootle over to BBC Crime Radio