70 Calls for Submissions in September 2022 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about paying markets for writers' work.

 

Some deadlines are today.

According to Erica Verrillo, the post contains 70 market listings. These are markets for fiction short stories and nonfiction articles, essays and poetry. Although the title says these are markets accepting submissions in September, some of the deadlines are in August and October as well as September. Some of the deadlines are September 1 thru September 5, so you'll need to hurry with your submissions.

 

Panzer says, "Always read the guidelines because some of the markets have restrictions on who can submit."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to September Submission Calls

A Panzerism

 

And ... the food dish. *

Panzer on cat philosophy:

A journey of a thousand miles ...

begins ...

with a single trip to the litter box.

* From Cat Wisdom for humans

The surprising economics of digital lending - NPR

Panzer found an interesting The Indicator episode online at the NPR site.

 

Now for a little nap.

The episode begins with information about libraries and the cost to them of digital lending. It then transitions to a discussion of the copyright infringement case against the Internet Archive (IA). Then it ends with a discussion of libraries' interest in the case.The free episode is nine minutes long.

To listen to the episode click the 9-Minute Listen banner at the top.

 

If you don't want to listen to the episode, there's a transcript included at the site.

 

To listen to the audio version or read the transcript tootle over to Libraries and IA

 

Daunt Addresses Furor over Middle Grade Fiction Buying Policy - Publishers Weekly

Today, when Panzer was cleaning under the pilot's seat in the Panzermobile, he found a wadded up post. Flattening it out, our fastidious kitty boy discovered it was a Publishers Weekly post about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

I didn't know about this.

According to Jim Milliot's post, in response to middle grade fiction authors' questions and complaints online about Barnes and Noble's new book ordering policy, CEO James Daunt provided information to Publishers Weekly's inquiries. While not answering any of the authors' online questions, he did say because of the high number of store book returns to publishers the new policy was instituted. Now, books will be ordered based on their "merit."

 

Panzer says, "Inquiring kitties want to know, 'Exactly, what defines a book's merit?'"

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a big glass of iced tea and a large brownie for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble CEO Daunt

Markets and Jobs for Writers - Practicing Writing

Today, Panzer made a quick stop at the Practicing Writing site. There our busy kitty boy found a post about markets and jobs for writers.

 

Some of them look interesting.

Erika Dreifus's post includes fiction, nonfiction and poetry markets, as well as teaching positions.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the complete submission guidelines. Some of the markets and positions have specific rules."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links in the post, you'll need to determine what to bring to eat or drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Markets and Jobs

No Post Today

It's quiet when she's working.

Panzer here.

No post today.

Mom has work to finish.

We'll be back tomorrow.

DOJ v. PRH: "Ending Where We Started" - Publishers Weekly

Today's trip into the Catopshere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about last Friday's closing arguments in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

 

Who will win? Authors or Publishers?

According to Ed Nawotka's post, there were three closing arguments in the case on Friday. The DOJ presented their argument first. DOJ's basic argument was, if the merger goes through, PRH will have 49 percent of the book market.There will be less competition for books and authors will make less money. PRH's closing argument was second. PRH's basic argument was it doesn't matter how big their market share is. S&S's closing argument was third. S&S's basic argument was PRH offered the most money for the company.

 

Panzer says, "It will be interesting to see what the final decision is."

 

Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) and a brownie.

 

To read the post tootle over to DoJ v. PRH Closing Arguments

Bloody Scotland, Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Events Schedule

Today, Panzer went to the Bloody Scotland site and discovered the events schedule for the upcoming International Crime Writing Festival has been announced. The conference is September 15 - 18.

This is my excited.look.

At the Event Schedule page clicking on an event's title will take you to an information page. There you will find the cost to attend and a purchase button. In addition to the individual event tickets, there is a Digital Pass also available. The Pass gives online access to forty of the events. Not all events are available with the Pass so it's important to check the list of what the Pass covers. The online events covered by the Pass are only available for viewing online until October 6.

 

Panzer says, "With all the authors and their stories about writing the Festival is always so much fun."

 

Note: Since the schedule covers the events for the entire festival, you'll need to decide what drinks and food to bring for your reading today.

 

To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland Events

A New Panzerism

Panzer with a riddle for you:

 

Cat Yoga? Cat personal hygiene? Or both?

 

DOJ v. PRH: Challenges over Bid Competition, Market Share - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer made another trip to the Publishers Weekly site to get the latest news for you about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

Back and forth. Makes me dizzy.

According to Ed Nawotka's post, PRH's witness Edward Snyder again took the stand to be cross-examined by the DOJ about his statements concerning book auctions and book advance bidding. Following his testimony, the DOJ brought in Nicholas Hill to rebut Snyder's testimony about the bidding and show why it was unsupported. Included in the post are links to previous posts.

 

Panzer says, "Depending on how you arrange them, statistics will say whatever you want."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of iced tea and a big muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.

To read the post tootle over to Bid Competition

DOJ v. PRH: 'Agents Don't Have Guns, They Have Tactics' - Publishers Weekly

Here's Panzer's update from the Publishers Weekly site on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

Ed Nawotka's post covers Edward Snyder's testimony that his research supports his opinion that authors whose book advances are $250,000 or more won't be impacted by the acquisition. This post's title comes from his answer to a question about book agents. The post also says today (Thursday) is expected to be the last day of testimony for PRH's defense of the acquisition.

The office is all mine tonight.

Panzer says, "We're doing posting early today because Mom and What's His Name have plans for tonight."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a milkshake for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Agents

DOJ v PRH: Judge Tosses PRH Exec Testimony - Publishers Weekly

Panzer has your daily dollop of news from the Publishers Weekly site about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House (PRH) from acquiring Simon and Schuster (S&S).

 

She's right.

Today's Publishers Weekly post is a doozy. According to the post by Ed Nawotka, Judge Florence Pan tossed out the testimony by PRH's Manuel Sansigre. Included in the post are extensive quotes from the testimony and a breakdown of the judge's questions and why she excluded the testimony. Following that decision, approximately the last third of the post describes testimony by Yale Professor Edward Snyder about agents and author advances.

Panzer says, "It's interesting why she threw out his testimony."

 

Note: This is an extremely long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin, a brownie, and a bowl of ice cream.

 

To read the post tootle over to Excluded Testimony

National Black Cat Appreciation Day (U.S.)

 National Black Cat Appreciation Day

 

One day only? No. Every day.

 

DOJ v PRH:Madeline McIntosh Details PRH's Publishing Process - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer has the latest update from the Publishers Weekly site on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) merger/acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

What is good for the employees?

According to Bethanne Patrick's post, Alex Berker of ViacomCBS testified why the company thought the sale of S&S to PRH would be "good" for "employees and executives." Madeline McIntrosh US CEO of PRH was next to testify about the book publishing process. Manuel Sansigre PRH vp for global mergers and acquisitions was the last to testify about cost cutting measures by moving S&S employees to PRH headquarters and then the company wouldn't need the S&S building any more.

Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read all the information about the testimony."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a big glass of iced tea, a brownie and a bowl of ice cream for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Madeline McIntosh testimony

A New Panzerism

And ... She's had it on for days.

Panzer on cause and effect:

I really hate Mom's new fan.

 

Every time she turns it on ...

It gets really hot outside.

92 Paying Markets for Flash Fiction - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

 Today Panzer found a market list for flash fiction at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

You know ... It is the weekend.

Erica Verrillo's post has the markets arranged in a form that lists the market name, the url, the payment, and the submission genre requirements.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to click the link to check the full submission requirements before you submit."

Note: Because there are 92 markets listed this is a long post. Bring a glass of iced tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow any of the links, you'll need to decide what else to bring to eat and drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to flash fiction markets

DOJ v PRH: Agents Have Their Say - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer has another update on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case to stop Penguin Random House's (PRH) acquisition of Simon and Schuster (S&S).

 

I'm finished for now.

According to Bethanne Patrick's post, there were six people testifying for PRH's defense of the acquisition. In order, they were: W.W. Norton's editor-in-chief John Glusman (finishing his testimony), author Charles Duhigg, Putnam senior v.p. Sally Kim, agent Elyse Cheney, agent Andrew Wylie, and agent Gail Ross. There is no more testimony until Monday.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to go to the Publishers Weekly site to read about the testimony."

 

Note: This is another very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie.

 

To read the post tootle over to Agents

George R.R. Martin Asked 'House of the Dragon' To Fix 'Game of Thrones' Detail - Cnet

 For those of you who want to know about more than the DOJ v PRH in the publishing world, Panzer found a post from the Cnet site about George R.R. Martin.

 

Glad that's fixed.

According to Jennifer Bisset's post, George R.R. Martin has arranged for the new series 'House of the Dragon' to include a small correction to the 'Game of Thrones' series. In 'Game of Thrones' one of the character's ancestors got left from his heritage line. The new series begins on August 21 on HBO.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty is ready for the new series to begin."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea for your reading.

To read the post tootle over to House of the Dragon

DOJ v PRH: Agents, Publishers Move Center Stage - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer has your daily update on Publishers Weekly's coverage of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) court case to stop the merger of Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S).

 

I need a nap after all that.

According to the post by Bethanne Patrick, five witnesses were called to testify today. The testimony for the DOJ was first provided by economist Dr. Nicholas Hill. He was followed by agent Christy Fletcher. When she finished, the government rested it's case and the PRH defense began. Their first testimony came from agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh. The next testimony came from Gallery Books publisher Jennifer Bergstrom. She was followed by W.W. Norton and Co. editor-in-chief John Glusman.

 

Panzer says, " You'll have to go read the post to learn what they all said."

 

Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, a muffin and a brownie for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to agents and publishers

Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Fiction Podcast

When Panzer was out tootling around in the Catosphere, he found an interesting mystery episode for you at the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Fiction Podcast.

I'm finished for the day.

The episode is The Man Who Read John Dickson Carr by William Brittain. It's a story which appeared in the December 1965 issue of the magazine. 

 

The episode is 17 minutes long and narrated by Josh Pachter.

Click on the play button at the top on the left side.

Enjoy the story.

 

To listen to the podcast tootle over to EQMM Podcast

 

DOJ v PRH: Brian Murray Still Wants S&S at HarperCollins - Publishers Weekly

Today, Panzer is bringing you the latest news from the Publishers Weekly site about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit to stop the Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster merger (S&S).

The defense starts next.

John Maher's post is about HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray's testimony explaining how PRH obtained the right to buy/merge Simon and Schuster. An economist's testimony is also included.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wants to know, 'How big is too big?'"

Note: This is a long post. Bring a glass of iced tea and muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to More DOJ vs. PRH

Respect from the Pulp Community - The Rap Sheet

Today, when Panzer was looking for his box of kitty treats in the glove box in the Panzermobile, he found a folded up post. Spreading it out, our hungry kitty discovered it was a post from The Rap Sheet site about PulpFest 2022.

 

According to J. Kingston Pierce's post, author Rick Lai was named the winner of the Munsey Award at PulpFest. The post includes a link information about the man the award is named for and to the PulpFest site.

 

Panzer says, "Mom loves reading pulp fiction."

 

Note: This is a very short post. You don't need to bring anything to eat or drink. If you plan to follow the link, bring a glass of iced tea.

 

To read the post tootle over to Pulp Community

DOJ v PRH: Don Weisberg, Government's Economist Raise Concerns Over PRH-S&S Merger - Publishers Weekly

Not good for authors.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer back to the Publishers Weekly site. There our inquisitive kitty boy found the latest news on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against the merger of Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S).

John Maher's post describes the DOJ's argument that the merger will cause financial harm to authors. Including: The merger would create a publisher which would control 49 percent of the industry. and A publishing entity that large would have control over the size of author advances in book auctions.

Panzer says, "49 percent?"

Note: This is a long post. Bring a big glass of iced tea and three sugar cookies for today's reading.

To read the post tootle over to DoJ and PRH merger

A Panzerism

To forgive them is just plain stupid.

Panzer on cat knowledge:

To err is human ...

International Cat Day

Happy International Cat Day

The day when cats do what we do best.

New Issue The Big Thrill Online Magazine

Looks like a good issue to me.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to stop in at The Big Thrill Online Magazine site. There he found the August issue was posted.

The issue has author interviews, industry professionals interviews and book reviews. Clicking on the bar across the top of the landing page takes you to an interview with the pictured author or professional. You can also click through to the interviews using the links in the opening paragraph below the top bar.

 

To read The Big Thrill tootle over to The Big Thrill

No Post

Unlike Mom, my work is finished.

Panzer here.

No post today.

Mom is finishing a project.

DoJ v. PRH: All Our Coverage - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There he discovered a post about the Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit against Penguin Random House (PRH) to stop the acquisition of Simon and Schuster.

 

It's humongous.

The post is a compilation of all the posts which have appeared on the Publishers Weekly site about the case. The posts contain information about what happened before the lawsuit was instituted and then the first week in court.

 

 Note: This is a very, very long post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, six muffins and three cookies (biscuits) for your reading adventure. If you plan to follow the links in the post, you'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to DoJ vs PRH

 

DOJ V PRH: Jonathan Karp and Stephen King Take the Stand - Publishers Weekly

Today Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site to get an update on the Department of Justice lawsuit (DOJ) to stop the merger of Penguin Random House (PRH) and Simon and Schuster (S&S).

 

According to the post by Andrew Albanese, the case is a back and forth of witnesses against the merger and witnesses for the merger. Bestselling author Stephen King testified why the merger would be bad for authors if there's one less publisher to sell to. S&S CEO Jonathan Karp testified why the merger should be allowed to proceed. Agent Ayesha Pande, Kensington CEO Steve Zachanus and S&S CFO Dennis Eulau also testified.

I have my own opinion.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... Interesting ... Stephen King ... Only witness the publishers' attorney didn't cross examine. This little kitty will let you figure out why he didn't."

 

Note: This is a huge post. Bring a thermos of iced tea, two muffins, a brownie, and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Jonathan Karp and Stephen King

A Panzerism

 Panzer on sobriety:

The thing about catnip is,

 

well ...

 

If there's enough, I can start right now.*

Mom said I should go on the wagon for a little while. 

Okay ...

Exactly how much catnip is in the wagon anyway?

*From Cat Wisdom for humans