Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Big Thrill Magazine Online

The International Thriller Writers magazine The Big Thrill has uploaded an online version. It has articles, features and author interviews as well as ads for members' books.
That's it for today. See you tomorrow.
Panzer found this online issue of the International Thriller Writers The Big Thrill magazine. 
 
It has some interesting articles, features and reviews. Click the titles and descriptions below the book covers to get access to the material.
 
Note: It is more of a book advertising site.
 
To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill 

Court Rules Against Anna's Archive in Copyright Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

A link to a post about a New York court which ruled against the pirate site Anna's Archive in a copyright infringement case.
Another pirate site taken down.
Panzer found a post about the Anna's Archive lawsuit at Publishers Weekly site.
 
According to the post, the publishers won their copyright infringement lawsuit against the pirate site Anna's Archive. The court basically shut them down.
 
Panzer says, "That's a large fine. Now they have to find them and collect."
 
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink.
 
To read the post tootle over to Anna's Archive 

Mysteries set in France: Final Call for Articles - Mystery Fanfare

The Mystery Readers Journal is looking for articles include in the Mysteries set in France issue. June 1 is the deadline.
Got anything that might fit for them
Panzer found this market call at the Mystery Fanfare site.
 
Janet Rudolph, the Editor of the Mystery Readers Journal, is looking for articles for the next issue of the magazine. The post includes complete guidelines and the submission email address.
 
Panzer says, "The submission deadline is June 1."
 
Note: This is a medium length post, but most of the information covers the closed to submission categories. No snack needed. 
 
To read the post tootle over to Mystery Fanfare 

James Daunt Looks to Clarify B&N's Position on AI-Generated Books - Publishers Weekly

After pushback from people about a TV interview James Daunt did, he released a statement clarifying the company's stance.
AI is definitely a fighting word for some people.
In a post yesterday Panzer gave you a link to a Today post about an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstores.
 
 In the interview James Daunt was asked about AI-Generated book sales. Apparently, some people were unhappy with his response, so he clarified the bookstores' stance and the Publishers Weekly posted about it. 
 
Panzer says, "Like this little kitty told you yesterday, 'Read the post all the way to the end'."
 
Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink. 
 
To read the post tootle over to James Daunt 
To read yesterday's post trundle over to Barnes and Noble CEO 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

How Nice for "Mice" - The Rap Sheet

A link to The Rap Sheet site which links to the British Book Awards winners site.
My work is finished for today.
Panzer made a quick stop at The Rap Sheet site on his way home.
 
According to J. Kingston Pierce's post, the 17 British Book Awards winners were announced last week. There's a link in the post to the winners announcement site. 
 
Panzer says, "The awards are called the Nibbies."
 
Note:The Rap Sheet post is short. You won't need a snack there. If you plan to go to the winners site, bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.
 
To read the post tootle over to The Rap Sheet 

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt Would Support Stores Selling AI Written Books. Here's Why - Today

Post has a link to a post on the Today site which has an interview with B&N CEO James Daunt. The interviewer asks him about AI books.
The title grabs your attention, doesn't it?
Panzer found this post on the Today site.
 
The post is based on an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstore chain. Be sure to read the post all the way to the end to see exactly what he said.
 
 Panzer says, "The title might be upsetting for some people, so read the whole post."
 
Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack. 
 
To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Killer Nashville Magazine Update

A link to a nonfiction article about healthy living has been added to the Killer Nashville Magazine site today.
That's it for today.
Panzer made a stop at the Killer Nashville Magazine site where he discovered an update added.
 
This week a nonfiction feature about Healthy Living has been added.
 
To read the updated feature tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

Anthropic Settlement Appears to Cruise Through It's Final Fairness Hearing - Publishing Perspectives

A link to a post about the Anthopic Author Settlement court fairness hearing.
Always pay for your copyright.
Panzer found a post about the Anthropic author settlement case on the Publishing Perspective site.
 
According to the post, the court Fairness Hearing was held on May 14. While there were some objections to the settlement, it's speculated it will be approved soon and the money dispersed.
 
Panzer says, "It's been a long case."
 
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 Anthropic Settlement 

Audible's Manhattan Pop-Up Makes Audiobooks Social - Publishers Daily

A link to a Publishers Daily post about an Audible pop-up store called the Audible Story House located in Manhattan.
It's an interesting concept for audiobooks.
Here's a post Panzer found at the Publishers Daily site.
 
An Audible Story House pop-up store opened in Manhattan. Inside the store to help make buying choices customers can listen to audiobooks, get help from sales personnel, or buy tickets to listen to authors and others programs at the store.
 
Panzer says, "There's even a cafe."
 
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 Audible Manhattan Pop-up

Monday, May 18, 2026

A Panzerism


Panzer on human confusion: 
 
A cat joke about Panzer's two dimensional world.
He's always on my not good side.
What's His Name
 told me it's a three dimension world.
 
But I know he's wrong.
 
There are only two ...
 
My good side ...
And the side you don't want to be on. 
 
 

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