The French Book Business Grapples with the Rise of the Secondhand Book Trade - Publishing Perspectives

I like a lot of the old stories.

Panzer's last stop was at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

He found a post there about secondhand bookstores in France and the impact on traditional publishers

 

Panzer says, "Maybe, nobody is interested in the new books being published."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Secondhand Book Trade .

2026 Claymore Award Finalists - Killer Nashville Blog

 

Recognize anybody on the list?

Panzer made a stop today at the Killer Nashville site.

 

There our inquisitive kitty found the announcement of the finalists for the Claymore Award.

 

Panzer says, "The winners will be announced August 22."

 

Note: This is a very, very long post. This little kitty would have a quart of ice water handy. 

 

To read the list tootle over to Claymore Awards Finalists 

International Booker Prize Doubles Purse, Changes Name - Publishers Daily

I'd do it for the right price.

Today's first stop in the Catosphere for Panzer was at the Publishers Daily site.

 

The International Booker Prize for fiction translations has a new partner. The partnership allows a larger prize.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders if kitty translators can enter their work. You know ... Translate a book from cat language to human language."

 

Note: This is a short medium length post. Bring a glass of cold lemonade to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to International Booker Prize 

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