MACAVITY AWARD WINNERS 2025 - Mystery Fanfare

Nothing is more mysterious than a cat.

Panzer's second stop today was at the Mystery Fanfare site.

 

Janet Rudolph's post lists the five Macavity Award Winners.

 

Panzer says, "Of course there's an explanation of who Macavity is."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits).

 

To read the post tootle over to MACAVITY AWARD WINNERS

Baker & Taylor Prepares Plan to Shut Down - Publishers Weekly

It is fast-tracked.

As Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today, he made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with no digging at all he found a post about the Baker and Taylor shut down.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, Baker and Taylor is on a fast-track shut down. Also included in the post are links to other information about what led up to the shut down and how it's being handled.

 

Panzer says, "It doesn't surprise this little kitty."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Baker and Taylor 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on exercise equipment:

 

Mom bought me a scratching post. She said it's like her treadmill, only for cats.

 

Next time I'll tell you what I want.*

Kind of silly, huh?

 

It doesn't have handlebars. I don't have any laundry or raincoats to hang over them even if it did.

 

Nope. It's a waste of money, Mom.

 

 

 

 

 *From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Today's Puzzle: What? It's called Cat Yoga.

Hint

Here's today's jigsaw puzzle.

 

Remember, at the puzzle site to see the finished puzzle click the square in the lower left corner.

 

This one is a real challenge.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to What? It's called Cat Yoga. 

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Dark Corner

My favorite part of the night.

If you like Private Investigator movies, Panzer found this one on the DK Classics on Youtube.

 

The Dark Corner is a 1946 black and white noir crime movie. It's 1 hour 35 minutes long.

 

Make some popcorn or order a pizza and grab something to drink while you enjoy the movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Clean Romance Audiobook: Acting Married

Mystery movie is next.

Here's a clean romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Acting Married is written by Victorine E. Lieske. It's narrated by Kathleen Corbin and 4 hours 56 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this romance while you do yardwork or do errands.

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Clean Romance 

Free to Listen or Watch Meet The Thriller Author Podcast: J.A. Jance

 

She has written a lot of books.

Panzer found an interview with author J.A. Jance on the Meet the Thriller Author podcast.

 

The audio interview is at the top of the post. If you scroll farther down the post, you'll find the Youtube version of the interview. The interview is 25 minutes long. 

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to J.A. Jance Interview  

Free to Listen Sweet Romance Audiobook: Cowboy Walking Away

I'll see what else I can find.

If you like your romance sweet, Panzer found this one on the Say With Jay channel on Youtube.

 

Cowboy Walking Away was written by Jessie Gussman. It's narrated by Jay Dyess and 5 hours 26 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this romance while you do yardwork or do errands. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Romance Audiobook 

Free to Listen Mystery Audiobook: Letter From The Dead

A romance audiobook is next.

Here's tonight's mystery audiobook Panzer found on the Claire S. Martel channel on Youtube.

 

Letter From The Dead is written by Jack Gatland. It's narrated by Robin Lang and 9 hours 20 minutes long.

 

You can listen while you're jogging or doing yardwork.

 

Note: There are ads. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Mystery Audiobook 

Bookshop.org Begins E-book Sales in the U.K. - Publishers Weekly

Nap time for this kitty.

On his way home in the Catosphere Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With  no digging at all he found a post about Bookshop.com.

 

According to Ed Nawotka's post, Bookshop.com is offering e-book sales for independent bookstores in the U.K.

 

Panzer says, "That's an interesting development. Readers will be buying e-books through their local bookstore instead of Amazon."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Bookshop-org 

Freedom, Independence and Choice: Finalists for the 2025 Cundill History Prize Announced - Cundill Prize Blog

They look like interesting books.

Today, Panzer found a news announcement about the Cundill History Prize online.

 

According to the announcement, the three finalists have been named.  The post includes descriptions of the three nonfiction history books and the authors. There's also a section of the judges' bios.

 

Panzer says, "The winner will be announced on October 30."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and muffin to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Cundill Prize Finalists 

James Petterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program Returns for 2025 - BookWeb

It's called a Holiday Bonus.

Panzer found an announcement on the American Booksellers Association's (ABA) site about author James Patterson. As he did last year he'll be giving Holiday Bonuses to booksellers at independent bookstores. A bookseller's nomination form must be submitted by October 31 to be considered.

 

The announcement contains all the rules and a link to the nomination form.

 

Panzer says, "It's a short nomination form."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus 

Amazon announces new Kindle Scribes, including one with color screen - The Verge

Always feed the kitty first.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when the Panzermobile was suddenly buffeted by the sounds of clapping and cheering. Following all the hoopla took our brave kitty boy to The Verge site. There he discovered a post about Amazon Kindle Scribes was causing all the noise.

 

According to Andrew Liszewski's post, Amazon will have the new Kindle Scribes for sale over the next few months. The post covers the Scribe's features and uses. The new models will have a starting price of $429.99. There's a link to more information included in the post.

 

Panzer says,"This little kitty doesn't think he'll be getting one in the near future. They cost a lot of kitty treats."

 

Note: This is along post. You'll need to decide what you want to eat and drink while you read the post.

 

To read the post tootle over to Kindle Scribe 

Five Copyright Office Resources You May Not Know Exist - Copyright Office Blog

I didn't know it was there.

After the preliminary Anthropic settlement, some authors learned they weren't part of the case because their work wasn't copyrighted. 

 

If you're wondering how to copyright your work in the U.S., there's information in a post at the copyright office.

 

To read the post and get the information tootle over to Copyright Office Resources 

 

 

*Hat Tip of the kitty fedora to Nate Hoffelder's Morning Coffee site. 

Transatlantic Comments on the Anthropic AI Settlement - Publishing Perspectives

What will they do?

Panzer found a post on the Publishing Perspectives site about U.K. authors and publishers groups reactions to the Anthropic U.S. court settlement.

 

In addition to interviews with publishers groups Porter Anderson's post includes links to other posts dealing with copyright infringement in the U.K. and the E.U.

 

Panzer says, "It looks like this might be a stepping stone for U.K. authors and publishers to study."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Interesting issue.

Panzer found the Killer Nashville Magazine September/October issue online today.

 

There's a writing craft article, fiction stories and poems.

 

Enjoy.

 

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

75 Calls for Submissions in October 2025 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Whatever you write, there's a market.

On today's trip into the Catosphere Panzer found a post about writing submissions in October at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's post contains a list of 75 markets looking for submissions of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. All are paying markets.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission guidelines."

 

Note: This is an extremely long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Calls for Submissions

Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement: An Update for Authors - Writer Beware (R)

There's more to come.

Here's an update on the Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit Panzer found at the Writer Beware (R) site.

 

In the update Victoria Strauss gives the history of the lawsuit, the preliminary settlement agreement, and what will happen next. Several links to other information are included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "It looks like there are a lot of hoops author's have to jump through to prove they're part of the class."

 

Note:As there is a lot of information in this post, it's very long. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

To read Panzer's earlier post tootle over to Settlement Preliminary Approval

Monday Panzerism

It takes practice for perfection.

Panzer on equestrian skills:

 

I am not scratching the furniture ...

 

I am learning to ride the couch without a saddle.

 

 

 

 

 

From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your New Puzzle: It's a long road home.

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

Remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

 

Have fun with this one.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Cat Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: Another Man's Poison

Save me some popcorn.

Panzer found tonight's 1950s mystery crime movie on the Shout! Studio channel on Youtube.

 

Another Man's Poison is a black and white noir movie. It's 1 hour 30 minutes long and stars Bette Davis.

 

Make some popcorn, grab something to drink and enjoy the show.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Regency Romance Audiobook: A Brilliant Match

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

For regency romance lovers Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

A Brilliant Match is a clean romance written by Jennie Goulet. It's narrated by Stevie Zimmerman and 6 hours 46 minutes long.

 

You can listen while you're jogging or doing errands or yardwork.

 

Note: There were ads when I listened. 

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Regency Romance 

Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Back to my nap.

Panzer was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the jubilation to the Publishers Weekly site.

 

There he found a post by Jim Milliot which explains the judge in the Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit issued a preliminary approval of the settlement in the case.

 

Panzer says, "Don't get too excited humans. This is a preliminary approval, so don't run out and buy a new car or a new house yet."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement

Free to Listen Romantic Comedy Audiobook: The Runaround

You might need two days to listen to it.

If you want some laughs in your romance audiobook, here's one Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The single dad romcom The Runaround is written by Sylvie Stewart. It's narrated by Reagan West and Matt Hicks. It's 10 hours 12 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this one while you do yardwork and errands and housework.

 

Note: I did see ads with this one. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Single Dad Romance

Free to Listen Paranormal Mystery Audiobook: Fries and Alibis

It's not scary.

If you like a little ghostly entertainment with your mystery, Panzer found this one on the Mystery Audiobook channel on Youtube.

 

The murder mystery Fries and Alibis is written by Trixie Silvertale. It's narrated by Coleen Marlo and 5 hours long.

 

Enjoy the mystery while you're doing yardwork or errands.

 

Note: I did see ads with this. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Murder Mystery 

51 Writing Contests in October 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

All kinds of writing contests.

Panzer found this collection of writing contests at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. 

 

Erica Verrillo's list has 51 fiction, nonfiction, poetry and plays writing contests None of them have entry fees.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the rules before you submit your work."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to  October Writing Contests

Petrona Award Shortlist 2025: Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year - Mystery Fanfare

A cat can never have too many naps.

On his way home in the Catosphere Panzer stopped in at the Mystery Fanfare site. There he discovered the shortlist for the Petrona Award.

 

Janet Rudolph lists the seven novels remaining in the competition for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel.

 

Panzer says, "The winner will be announced on October 16."

 

Note: This is a short post. You won't need anything to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Petrona Award Shortlist 2025 Scan

The 50,000 Booker Prize for Fiction's 2025 Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

Winner announced November 10.

Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site today. There our inquisitive kitty found a post about the Booker Prize for Fiction.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the shortlist of the six books remaining in competition have been announced. The post contains several links of which one is a link to view the announcement.

 

Panzer says, "It's the first time they've done the announcement live like this."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on, especially if you plan to view the announcement.

 

To read the post tootle over to Booker Prize for Fiction 

 

 

 

40 Outstanding Writing Conferencs and Workshops in October 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Now for my much needed kitty nap.

Panzer's second stop today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found October's writing conferences and workshops.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes fiction and nonfiction writing and agent pitching opportunities. Some are online and some are in-person.

 

Panzer says, "Remember: Check the 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 Conferences and Workshops 

Attorneys File Reply to Questions in Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

See how small the authors involved number is?

In Panzer's travels in the Catosphere today he stopped at the Publishers Weekly site. There our traveling kitty boy found new information about the Anthropic copyright case.

 

Jim Milliot reports in his post the authors' and publishers' attorneys have submitted more information to the judge in the case. The post includes several links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says,  "This little kitty told you earlier this month the judge wouldn't accept the settlement without more information."

 

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

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Anthropic Court Case 

A Monday Panzerism

A Two For One Panzerism 

 

 Panzer on Commodities:

 

Buy Tuna Fish Bellies.

 

Mmmm. Mmmm. Good..

Panzer on Trading Commodities:

 

Never sell above commodities.

 

Moral: Fat, sassy and smelling like fish is attainable by today's modern kitty who has internet access.

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

A New Puzzle: I changed my mind. I want in.

Hint

Here's your new Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

Remember at the puzzle site to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

 

Have fun with this one.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to I changed my mind. I want in.

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: Murder at Desert Inn

See you tomorrow.

Panzer found this classic movie on the Monica channel on Youtube.

 

The crime mystery Murder at Desert Inn is a 1958 black and white movie. It's 1 hour 14 minutes long.

 

Make some popcorn, grab your favorite drink and enjoy the movie. 

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Small Town Second Chance Romance: Working at the Farmhouse

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

Panzer found this small town romance on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Working at the Farmhouse is written by Catelyn Meadows. It's narrated by Georgia Lee King and 9 hours 25 minutes long.

 

You can listen to it while doing yardwork, running errands or out jogging.

 

Note: I did see ads on it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Second Chance Romance 

Free to Listen Paranormal Cozy Mystery: Lights, Camera, Haunted

I always give somebody a chance before I judge them.

If you like your mystery with a little ghostly activity thrown in, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube. 

 

Lights, Camera , Haunted is written by Eva Onyx. It's 4 hours 3 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this while you're out jogging or just home relaxing.

 

Note: This is AI narrated.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Cozy Mystery 

Free to Listen Cowboy Romance Audiobook: The Cowboy's Runaway

It must be Friday.

Panzer found this romance on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The Cowboy's Runaway is written by Kaci M. Rose. It's narrated by Noelle Malkin and 4 hours 9 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place and enjoy the romance.

 

Note: This is a woman running away from an abusive relationship new romance story.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cowboy Romance 

11 New Agents Seeking SFF, Women's Fiction, Thrillers, YA, Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ and more

It's been a long day.

On his way home Panzer made a quick stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found information about new agents looking for writers to represent.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has 11 literary agents looking for writers in several genres. The list has an agent bio and information about the genre each agent is interested in representing.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the agent information before you submit to them. You don't want to waste their time or yours."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to 11 New Agents Seeking Clients

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Interesting author interview.

Tootling around in the Catosphere today, Panzer discovered the  September - October issue of Killer Nashville Magazine online.

 

This issue has an author interview, a writers craft article, a flash fiction story, and poetry.

 

To read the new issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

5 Canadian Writers Shortlisted for 70k Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize

There are novels and a short story collection.

Panzer's second stop today was at the CBC site. There he found an announcement about the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize.

 

According to the post, the five authors and their books have been chosen for this year's prize shortlist. The post contains an explanation of the prize and the shortlist criteria. A short book description and author bio for each shortlisted book is included at the end of the post.

 

Panzer says, "It's an interesting mix of books"

 

Note: This is another long post, so you'll need to decide what you want to snack on while you read there too.

 

To read the post tootle over to Shortlist 

Amazon Adds Benetech Accessible Metadata to Ebooks - Publishers Weekly Daily

Better check my ebooks.

Today, Panzer's first stop was at the Publishers Weekly site. With no digging at all our intrepid traveler found a post about Amazon ebooks.

 

According to Ed Nawotka's post, Benetech metadata will now be available for Amazon ebooks which meet accessibility for disabled readers.The post has information about the disability laws and the steps publishers have taken to comply with them. Also included in the post are links to more information.

 

Panzer says,"This little kitty knew the U.S. had an accessibility law, but didn't know Europe did."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Accessible Metadata 

Hurrah for Scottish Crime! - The Rap Sheet

It's been a long day.

Panzer made a quick stop at The Rap Sheet site where he found a post about Bloody Scotland.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post has information about this year's McIlvanney Prize and the Bloody Scotland Debut Prize winners and the other nominees.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty is sorry he missed this year's writing festival."

 

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea to drink for today's reading.

 

To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland 

Protecting Intellectual Property: What Writers Need to Know About Copyright - Writer Beware (R)

So much information.

In the Catosphere today Panzer's first stop was at the Writer Beware (R) site. With just a little digging in the posts there he found one about copyright and intellectual property.

 

Victoria Strauss' post covers copyright information every (U.S.) author needs to know. There's also information about copyright scams and myths included. The post contains a list of resources at the end.

 

Panzer says, "Remember: The information in the post is for authors in the U.S."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Intellectual Property

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on persistence:

 

Greatness is never easy.

It requires focus, intense effort and endurance.

 

But after much struggle I have made it. 

 

I am at the top of the world!

I am the greatest!

I am the King of all I survey!

 

Your King has spoken, human.*

What...? 

 

 What do you mean get off the curtains?

 

No ... You can't make me.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Your New Puzzle: Mom? Are you in there?

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

Remember, at the puzzle site to see the finished puzzle click the square in the lower left corner.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Millerson Case

It's been a long day.

Panzer found tonight's classic on the DDC channel on Youtube.

 

The Millerson Case is a black and white 1947 mystery movie. It's one hour long and part of the Crime Doctor film series.

 

Make some popcorn or a pizza, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy the movie. 

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Small Town Romance: Sea Rose Lane

I'm off to find a movie.

If you like small town romance, Panzer found this one on the small town romance stories 1992 channel on Youtube.

 

The contemporary romance Sea Rose Lane is written by Irene Hannon. It's 10 hours 14 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this audiobook while you're jogging, doing yardwork or errands.

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Small Town Romance 

Free to Listen Cowboy Sweet Romance Audiobook: A Cowboy's New Family

See you tomorrow.

Here's a western romance Panzer found on the Say with Jay channel on Youtube.

 

The Christian romance A Cowboy's New Family is written by Jessie Gussman. It's narrated by Jay Dyess and 7 hours 21 minutes long.

 

You can listen while you do yardwork, run errands or go jogging.

 

Note: It did have ads when I listen to it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Sweet Romance 

Free to Listen BBC Radio Detective Drama: The York Mystery

Thought you might like something different this time.

If you like your mystery with a little British flare, Panzer found this one on the RadioDrama channel on Youtube.

 

Episode 2 of the Teahouse Detective The York Mystery is 43 minutes long. 

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to BBC Radio

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief

It's got a bunch of thumbs up.

Panzer found this cozy mystery on the Twin Audiobooks channel on Youtube.

  

The spy audiobook Mrs. Pollifax and the Second Thief was written by Dorothy Gilman. It's 4 hours 57 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and listen to this interesting audiobook.

 

Note: In the description it says it's a classic. 

 

To listen tootle over to Mystery 

September 11

 Patriot Day