The secret lives of men who read romance books: My life is full of love, so I'm drawn to them - The Guardian

Did you know this?

If you're a romance reader or writer you might find this post Panzer found on The Guardian site interesting.

 

Turns out a lot of men read and write romance novels. The post interviews several.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty knew men write romance." 

 

Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a cup of tea and a big muffin. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Romance Books 

Announcing The Center for Fiction 2026 First Novel Prize Shortlist

Some interesting plots.

Panzer found the shortlist announcement for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize on the site today

 

The shortlist has seven novels and their plots on the site.

 

Panzer says, "The winner will be announced on December 8.

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of hot cocoa and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to First Novel Prize Shortlist 

Scholastic Agrees to Buy Cottage Door Press for $71 Million - Publishers Daily

See you tomorrow.

Here's a post Panzer found on the Publishers Daily site about children's book publisher.

 

While Cottage Door Press is being bought by Scholastic, the company will continue to run as an independent company.

 

Panzer says, " The founder is leaving the company."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a cup of hot cocoa and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Scholastic 

The Missing Link - Forensic Science

Interesting.

Panzer found this Substack post on Max Houck's Forensic Science

 

The post explains the backward chain used to find a suspect. 

 

Panzer says, "Information needed for mystery writers or anybody interested in crime solving."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Forensics 

100 Calls for Submissions in October 2026 - Paying markets! - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Hurry on some of these markets.

Panzer's next stop was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post with paying markets open for submissions in October. 

 

Erica Verrillo's list has markets for fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more in numerous genres..

 

Panzer says, "Read the guidelines. Some have restrictions and some have October 1 or 2 deadlines! "

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to  Calls for Submissions in October

How Thiose Personalized Generative AI Scam Emails Are Built - Writer Beware (R)

Not sent by the brightest bulb in the pack.

Today's first stop in the Catosphere for Panzer was at the Writer Beware (R) site. There with a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found one about AI email scams.

With examples Victoria Strauss explains how the AI scam emails are built.

 

Panzer says, "Those examples are good."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on..

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Scams 

49 Outstanding Writing Conferences and Workshops in October 2026 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

After all that reading I need a nap.

If you're looking for something to do in October, Panzer found this post on the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has 49 writing conferences and workshops with some online and some in-person. Some are for authors of children's books, romance novels, poetry, and more.

 

Panzer says, "October starts in one day."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

A Panzerism

 Panzer on fashion:

 

I'm not usually interested in human fashion.

 

I can't wait for her to find it!

But ... 

 

Today Mom sure looks great in her blue blazer.

 

The one with my surprise gift ... 

 

of the dead mouse in the pocket. 

Cat Puzzle: Pick me! Pick me!

Hint

Here's today's jigsaw puzzle.

 

At the puzzle site you can see the finished puzzle by clicking the square in the lower left corner.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle click Pick me! Pick me!

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie:Mystery Liner

It's been a long week.

Here's your classic mystery movie Panzer found on the old films channel on Youtube.

 

Mystery Liner  is a black and white 1934 movie. It's 1 hour long.

 

Make some popcorn, grab a beverage and enjoy the movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie