Internet Archive suffers data breach and DDoS

Have fun trick or treating.

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Malwarebytes blog. There our inquisitive kitty found a post about the Internet Archive.

The post by Pieter Arntz explains a data breach at the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine site. In addition to information about the breach the post also has links to helpful sites to find out about how to check on and protect your information on the internet.

 

Panzer says, "The Wayback Machine is not the part of the Internet Archive which lost the copyright infringement court case."

 

Note: This is a long post with links to other sites. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read the selection.

To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive

Happy Halloween

 

 Happy Halloween

From Panzer, Mom and What's His Name

45 Writing Contests in November 2024 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

There's something for everyone.

Panzer made a quick trip to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site where he found a post about writing contests in November.

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Erica Verrillo's post lists 45 writing contests open for submissions with no entry fee charges. The list includes contests for fiction. short stories, novels, children's books, nonfiction, and poetry.

 

Panzer says, 'Some of the contests have restrictions so be sure to read all the rules and guidelines."

 

Note: With 45 contests listed this is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Contests

Robert J. Randisi - The Thrilling Detective

On October 8 Panzer told you about the passing of Robert J. Randisi. Mr. Randisi was the founder of the Private Eye Writers of America.

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 Kevin Burton Smith has a comprehensive post at the Thrilling Detective site about Robert Randisi's writing life and legacy. It includes a list of his novels, novellas and short stories in several genres.

 

To read the Thrilling Detective post tootle over to Robert J. Randisi

To read Panzer previous post tootle over to Robert J. Randisi RIP 

77 Calls for Submissions in November 2024 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Now back to something important.

Even though it's a cat holiday Panzer still made a trip into the Catosphere today. He made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about submissions accepted in November.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes 77 markets open for submissions. There are submission calls for fiction, short stories, novellas, novels, nonfiction, and poetry. Lengths range from micro fiction to novel. None require a fee to submit.

 

Panzer says, "Always read the rules and guidelines before you submit."

 

Note: Since there are 77 markets listed you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Calls for Submissions

National Cat Day

 National Cat Day 2024

You may bow down before me now.

Nominations Needed - The Rap Sheet

My work is never finished.

Today, Panzer made a quick trip to The Rap Sheet site.There he found a post about an opportunity to help pick the best crime fiction of the year.

 

According to J. Kingston Pierce's post, the Crime Fiction Lover site is seeking nominations for the Crime Fiction Lover Awards 2024. There are six categories to nominate in ranging from books to TV shows. The post includes a link to the Crime Fiction Lover site where you'll find information about the nominating rules and a link to nominate. Nominations close November 6.

 

Panzer says, "Read all the rules and guidelines before you nominate."

 

Note: Since you'll be reading posts on two different sites, you'll need to decide what you want to being to snack on while you travel and read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Nominations

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on having a healthy relationship:

Mom's love for me is sick, sick, sick.

It's a demanding relationship for me.

Maybe, if I could get her to be a little less dependent on me.

Wait Mom! Don't stop!*

But ...

Her need to touch my soft, silky fur does feel kind of good.

Maybe ...

Being co-dependent isn't so bad.

*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: Halloween is almost here.

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

As always, remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

This one is harder than usual.

Have fun!

To do the puzzle tootle over to Halloween is almost here.

Free Cowboy Romance Audiobook: Cross Cowboy

 

I'll see what else I can find.

For all the lovers of grumpy cowboy romances Panzer found this audiobook at the Feel Good Fiction channel.

The Cross Cowboy romance is written by Elana Johnson. It's 7 hours 34 minutes long.

This romance audiobook is long, so you might want to listen to it while you're doing your housework today.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cross Cowboy

Free Classic Mystery Radio: Murder on Paper

I like the beginning. How about you?

Here's a classic mystery radio episode for you Panzer found on the Classic Mystery Radio channel on YouTube.

 

The Whistler episode Murder on Paper is 29 minutes long. It was broadcast in 1945.

Find a comfy place to sit and enjoy this murder mystery.

To listen to the episode tootle over to Classic Mystery Radio

Free Classic Sci fi Movie: It Came From Somewhere

Have fun.

If you like B-list sci fi movies, Panzer found this one on the Stash Movies channel on YouTube.

It's a 1950's black and white alien creature movie. It's 1 hour long.

Grab your drink of choice, make some popcorn and enjoy the movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to It Came From Somewhere

Free Halloween Mystery Short Story: Unmasked

Have fun reading this one.

If you like to read your Halloween short stories yourself, Panzer found one for you at the King's River Life Magazine site.

The short story Unmasked is written by Edith Maxwell. It's a Halloween murder mystery short story.

 

 Find a quiet place to sit and enjoy this little mystery.

 

To read the story tootle over to Halloween Mystery Short Story

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Trick or Murder

Halloween is only a few days away.

Halloween is next week and Panzer thought today would be a good day for a little Halloween mystery audiobook.

 

The cozy mystery Trick or Murder is written by Rosie A. Point and 2 hours 9 minutes long.

 

Make your beverage of choice, find comfortable place to sit and listen to this Halloween mystery.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery

Free Christian Romance Audiobook: Around the Next Bend

Here's your audiobook romance for tonight.

If you like Christian romances, Panzer found one at the Say With Jay channel on Youtube.

 

The Christian romance audiobook Around the Next Bend is written by Jessie Gussman. It's narrated by Jay Dyess and 5 hours 48 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea, find a comfy place and listen to this romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Around the Next Bend

18 Notable Confereces and Workshops in November 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Don't wait. There's not much time.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our traveling pilot kitty found a list of writing conferences and workshops for you.

 

Erica Verrillo lists 18 conferences and workshops which have start dates in November. They cover a wide spectrum of writing centered topics from the writing craft to the writing business.

 

Panzer says, "Some of these have a deadline or start date of November 1 so you'll need to hurry to register."

 

Note: With 18 conferences and workshops this is a long-medium length list. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

Amazon first color Kindle has arrived - About Amazon Blog

It does look good.

Today Panzer made a stop at the Amazon blog. There he found a post about the newest member of the Kindle family.

The blog post says the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition has a 7 inch color display and a battery that has an 8 week charge life. It's available now for pre-order with an October 30 ship date. There's a link included in the post to the Amazon store to see the new Kindle and it's specs.

 

Panzer says, "Now for the important stuff: the new Kindle is available for $270.00; the USB charger is $19.99 and/or the wireless charging dock is $39.99; and the covers are $36.99 to $69.99."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Kindle Color Specs

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on agelessness:

One gray whisker does not mean I'm getting old

I watch everything you do.*

 

and,

if you don't agree with me, Mom ...

I'll tell everybody what color your hair really is.

* From Cat Wisdom for humans

Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: How many kittens can you see?

Hint.

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

As always, remember at the site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the completed puzzle.

This one is a little harder than last week's puzzle.

Have fun!

To do the puzzle tootle over to How many kittens can you see?

Free Classic Mystery Movie: Short Cut to Hell

You better appreciate my efforts for you.

Panzer found a classic murder mystery movie for you on the DK Classics V channel on YouTube.

 

Short Cut to Hell is a 1957 black and white noir movie about a professional hit man. It's 1 hour 27 minutes long.

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn, and find a place to sit and enjoy the show.

To watch the movie tootle over to Noir Movie

Free Cowboy Romance Audiobook: Her Cowboy Hero

Now to find a movie for you.

If you've been waiting patiently for today's romance audiobook, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on YouTube.

The sweet romance Her Cowboy Hero was written by Marie Richards. It's narrated by Gary Treadwell and 2 hours 11 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy this clean romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Clean Cowboy Romance

Free Old Time Radio Horror Story: The Tell Tale Heart

I'll keep looking.

Halloween is just eleven days away and Panzer thought he'd get you into the spooky spirit. He found this short horror story on the Red Cave Books channel on YouTube.

 

The 1944 radio drama The Tell Tale Heart was written by Edgar Allan Poe. It's 27 minutes long.

 

Wrap up in a warm blanket because you'll get chills running up and down your spine listening to this scary story,

To listen to the episode tootle over to Old Time Radio Drama

Free Agatha Christie Mystery: A Fairy in the Flat and a Pot of Tea

I'll see what else I can find for you.

If you like your mysteries short, Panzer found this one on the Detective Tales channel on YouTube.

 

The detective agency audio story A Fairy in the Flat and a Pot of Tea was written by Agatha Christie. It's narrated by Jason Fraser and 31 minutes long.

Find a comfy place to relax while you enjoy this short mystery.

 

To listen to the audio tootle over to Agatha Christie

Free Romance Audiobook: Coming Home to Pine Haven

It's been a long day. See you tomorrow.*

Here's today's small town romance Panzer found on the author's channel channel on YouTube.

The second chance romance Coming Home to Pine Haven is written by Laura Abbott. It's 4 hours 13 minutes long.

Find your beverage of choice, grab your favorite snack and relax while you enjoy this low spice romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Second Chance Romance

*Mom left me home alone for umpteen hours today while she went to the dentist. I couldn't sleep the whole time she was gone. I was so afraid she wouldn't be home to feed me my dinner.

Free Mystery Audiobook: The Harlequin Tea Set

I'll find a romance audio for you next.

Panzer found this mystery on the AudioBook Agatha channel on YouTube.

The Harlequin Tea Set was written by Agatha Christie. (Who else on the AudioBook Agatha channel?) It's narrated by Hugh Fraser and 1 hour 10 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea and enjoy the mystery.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Agatha Christie

Some Rare Accountability for A Fake Literary Agency Operation - Writer Beware (R)

Always do the right thing.

Today Panzer went to the Writer Beware (R) site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about a fake literary agency.

 

Victoria Strauss's post contains information about a Philippines company which was shut down by authorities. Employees of the company filed complaints with authorities about the company's illegal activities. The post also asks employees at other fake  agencies to file complaints against those companies as well.

 

Panzer says, "Just shows the bad guys do get caught some times."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to fake literary agency

Exclusive: Authors Guild to offer "Human Authored" label to compete with AI - Marketplace

It's not easy being this smart in the human world.

Today in his Catosphere travels Panzer found an interesting post at the Marketplace site about the Authors Guild.

 

According to Matt Levin's post, the Authors Guild will offer members a certificate/logo to put on their book covers which states "Human Authored." Readers will then know the book is not AI Authored.

 

Panzer says, "It's a good thing I dictate to Mom or we wouldn't be able to use the new label. Get it? Our books are Cat Authored."

 

Note:This is a medium length post. It's also available as an audio by clicking the Listen Now button in the left corner under the post author's name. Bring a cup of tea and a large muffin for today's snack for while you read or listen.

 

To read the post tootle over to Human Authored Label

 

Free New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

This is a good issue.

Panzer found the new issue of Killer Nashville Magazine is available now.

This issue contains writers' craft articles, author interviews, short stories and poetry.

And they're all free for you to enjoy.

 

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on true love:

Love conquers all ... including curtains.*

The only thing between me and true love is your curtains.

And ...

No ...

I don't know why they're on the floor.

*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: Just making sure it fits.

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

As always, remember at the puzzle siie to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

This one is a little harder than usual.

 

Have fun!

To do the puzzle tootle over to Just making sure it fits.

Free Agatha Christie Drama: Murder by the Book

Enjoy the fun.

Panzer found this Agatha Christie drama on the John Deco channel on YouTube.

 

Murder by the Book includes Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie. This is not an Agatha Christie story or novel; instead, it features her and Hercule Poirot as characters. It's 52 minutes long.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, find a comfy spot to sit and enjoy the show.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Agatha Christie Drama

Free Small Town Romance Audiobook: Legally Sweet

Let's see what else I can find for you.

For the romance lovers here Panzer found this one on the author's channel on YouTube.

The small town Legally Sweet friends to lovers romance is written by Alice Fox. It's 3 hours 30 minutes long.

Make something to drink, find a quiet place to listen and enjoy this romance.

To listen to the audio tootle over to Alice Fox

Free Mystery Theater:Mark Saber of the Homicide Squad

There's more fun on the way.

Panzer found this Mystery Theater series episode on the Moviecraft Inc channel on YouTube.

 

This Mark Saber of the Homicide Squad episode The Case of the Crown Hill Murder was made in 1951. It's a black and white murder mystery and, including commercials, the episode is 30 minutes long.

Find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the episode.

 

To watch the show tootle over to Mystery Theater

Free Mystery Audiobook: The Thornfield Manor Mystery

See you tomorrow.

If you like your mystery short, Panzer found this one at the Book Bites channel.

 

The detective story The Thornfield Manor Mystery is written by the channel owner whose name doesn't seem to be easily found anywhere. The audio story is 1 hour 23 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea and enjoy this mystery suspense story.

To listen to the audio tootle over to British Manor House Mystery

Free Classic Literature Audiobook: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Anne Bronte?

For a change to the regular romances Panzer usually features here, he found this audiobook on the Gates of Imagination channel on YouTube.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was written by Anne Bronte. It's read by Olivia Lane and 20 hours 54 minutes long.

Make your beverage of choice, find a comfortable place to relax and learn about women's treatment in history.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Anne Bronte

Created by Humans Partners with the Authors Guild - Publishers Weekly

A press release is short and to the point.

While visiting the Publishers Weekly site today, Panzer found a press release about the Authors Guild and Created by Humans.

 According to the press release, in the partnership between Created by Humans platform and the Authors Guild the latter will promote Created by Humans to its members.

 

Panzer says, "The promotions have already started. Mom got an email about the partnership this morning."

 

Note: This is a very short press release. You won't need anything to eat or drink while you read it.

 

To read the post tootle over to Authors Guild

The BookFest Full 2024, Oct. 26th And 27th, Official Schedule Features Kelley Armstrong, S.A. Cosby And Brandon McNulty

We always enjoy it.

Today Panzer went to the BookFest site. Our traveling kitty boy attends BookFest each year.

Scroll down the page for the full list of presenters. Below the list and photos and photos of them are the presenters' bios.

 

The bios are followed by the time of the presenters' feature whether it is a panel, interview or conversations..

The page includes links to other information about BookFest, including one at the beginning which will take you to the page for free viewing information. It's a little confusing, but read the instructions closely. You can watch it free on YouTube.

 

 To read the post tootle over to Bookfest Fall 2024 Schedule

Robert J. Randisi: R.I.P. - Mystery Fanfare

R.I.P. Robert J. Randisi

Panzer just read the news online of Robert J. Randisi's passing. Robert Randisi was the founder of the Private Eye Writers of America (PWA). That's one of the groups you see my membership listed in on the right of this page.

 

The only information we've seen so far is at the Mystery Fanfare site.

To read about him go to  Robert J. Randisi: R.I.P.

 

 

 

 

2024 Washington State Book Award Winners Announced! - Library of Congress Center for the Book Washington

Mom's TBR list just got bigger.

In his travels today Panzer stopped at the Library of Congress Center for the Book site. There our inquisitive kitty found the announcement of the Washington State Book Award Winners.

 

Panzer says, "Since there are seven categories and a winner listed in each category with the finalists following that list, it's easier if you go to the site and read the post."

 

Note: It's a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two cookies (biscuits) for this reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Washi:ngton State Book Awards

A Monday Panzerism

 

Thanks Mom. I needed a good laugh.*

Panzer on a balanced diet:

You're kidding right?

*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: What is that?

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

As always, remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

Have fun!

To do the puzzle tootle over to What is that?

Free Small Town Romance Audiobook: Snowed in Together in Pine Haven

 

My work is finished for today.

For the romance lovers here Panzer found this audiobook at the author's YouTube site.

The low spice audiobook Snowed in Together in Pine Haven is written by Laura Abbott. It's 3 hours 6 minutes long.

Find a comfortable spot, lean back and enjoy this romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to low spice romance

Free Ghost Story Audio: Was It An Illusion?

Finding a romance for you is next on my list.

In preparation for Halloween later this month Panzer found this ghost story at the Bitesized Audio Classics channel.

Was It An Illusion was written by Amelia B. Edwards. It's read by Simon Stanhope and 55 minutes long.

Find a comfortable place to sit, turn off the lights and enjoy this ghost story.

To listen to the audio tootle over to a ghost story audio

Free Classic Mystery Movie: Meet Nero Wolfe

First up for mystery lovers: Meet Nero Wolfe.

In Panzer's travels around YouTube today he found the classic mystery movie Meet Nero Wolfe on the evanlewis1836 channel.

 

It's a 1 hour 11 minutes long 1936 black and white movie.

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn and enjoy the mystery.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Meet Nero Wolfe

Free Clean RomCom Audiobook: The Uptight Billionaire

Remember tomorrow is movie day,

Panzer found this romance on Krista Wagner's channel on YouTube.

The fake relationship audiobook The Uptight Billionaire is written by Christina Ryan. It's narrated by Amanda Fichter and 4 hours 7 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea, grab some cookies and enjoy this fun romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to RomCom Audiobook

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Candy Cake Murder

I'll find a romance next.

Panzer found this full length audiobook on the author's YouTube channel.

The cozy mystery audiobook Candy Cake Murder is written by Rosie A. Point.

If you need to do some housecleaning or gardening, this might be a good time to try to solve this cozy mystery while you work.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Candy Cake Murder

Free Sherlock Holmes Short Audio Story: The Adventure of the Three Gables

We'll start with a shortie today.

On the Magical Dream Port channel on YouTube Panzer found this classic detective story.

The Adventure of the Three Gables is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It's 37 minutes long.

Find a comfortable place to sit and enjoy this Sherlock Holmes classic mystery.

To listen to the audio story tootle over to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Returns For 2024 - BookWeb

It's a Christmas Bonus.

Panzer found this interesting post on the American Booksellers Association (ABA) site.

According to the post, author James Patterson is reopening his independent bookstore booksellers holiday bonus program. This year 600 booksellers will each receive $500. To be nominated the bookseller must work at an indie bookstore. All the rules are included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "Since the post doesn't include a link to nominate a bookseller, it looks like you'll have to go to your local indie bookstore for the website URL."

Note: This is a long-short post. Bring a cup of tea to drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to James Patterson

October Killer Nashville Magazine is Available Online Now

Interesting short story too.

Today, Panzer found the new issue of Killer Nashville is available online free.

The issue features author interviews, writing craft articles, short fiction and poetry. To read click the title of what you want to read. This will take you to a new page. Read your selection. When you finish there is an option at the end to move on to the next feature in that section.

Panzer says, "It looks like there are some interesting author interviews here."

Note: You'll need to decide what you want to snack on while you read.

To read the new issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine

94 Calls For Submissions in October 2024 - Paying Markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

That's a lot of markets.

Today Panzer found this post about submissions on the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site

Erica Verrillo's list includes 94 paying markets open to submissions. There are markets for fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Panzer says, "There's a market for just about every kind of submission."

 

 Note: With 94 markets this is a huge list. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Submissions in October