2025 Killer Nashville Call For Panelists

It's an opportunity to become recognizable.

Panzer found this announcement at the Killer Nashville site. 

 

If you are planning to attend the writer's conference, this is your opportunity to lead a panel. You must be registered to attend before you can fill out the application form.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to hurry as these slots fill up fast." 

To read the announcement tootle over to Killer Nashville 

Macavity Kudos - The Rap Sheet

There are a lot of nominees.

On his way home from the Catosphere Panzer stopped in at The Rap Sheet site. There he found a post about the Macavity Awards.

 

According to J. Kingston Pierce's post the nominees in each of the five categories have been named.

  

Panzer says, "The Macavity is named for a cat in a T.S. Eliot poem."

 

Note: You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the nominees names and works. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Macavity Awards

Audiobooks and Fiction Drive Modest Growth in UK Publishing Market - Publishers Weekly

Audiobooks and digital books are the place to be now.

Today, Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere was at the Publishers Weekly site. There he discovered news about the U.K. publishing market.

  

Ed Nawotka's post gives a break down on the publishing market in the U.K. for 2024. Audio and digital books are adding to the market growth for 2024 over 2023. The post has graphs for each of the market's sectors.

 

Panzer says, "Audio and digital are growth factors, just like the market growth in Spain in yesterday's publishing market post."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the post and graphs." 

 

To read the post tootle over to U.K. Publishing Market 

Bloody Scotland Debut Prize Shortlist Revealed

Bloody Scotland is always a lot of fun.

Panzer made a quick stop at the Bloody Scotland site where he found the announcement of the 2025 Debut Book Prize shortlist of nominees.

 

There are five nominees for the prize. The post contains a short bio and book description for each nominee included in the announcement. The winner will be announced September 12.

  

To read the post tootle over to Bloody 

Spain's Publishing Sectors Recovers to Pre-2008 Levels - Publishing Perspectives

There's a big increase in 2024 sales over 2023.

Today, Panzer's trip into the Catosphere took our intrepid traveler to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered good news about Spain's book publishing.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Spain's publishing market has increased steadily in the last decade. 2024 was a stellar year for book sales and readership. The post includes links to other information and graphs to illustrate points mentioned in the post.

Panzer says, "Digital and audio books are a big part of it too."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Spain's Publishing Sector

2025 American Manga Award Nominees Announced - Publishers Weekly

Professionals in the field can vote.

A quick trip to the Publishers Weekly site showed Panzer that the American Manga Award nominees have been announced.

 

There are seven categories for awards and five nominees in each category. Winners are set to be announced August 21.

 

Panzer says, "You can click on each nominee and be taken to see a sample and purchase a copy of their work."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Manga Award Nominees 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on love:

 

The opposite of love isn't hate. It's indifference.

 

You want love? Get a dog.*

Feed me and I'll stop being indifferent 

 

towards you ...

 

for a while ...

 

maybe.

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: My name is Princess. ... And ... Don't forget that.

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

As always, remember at the jigsaw 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 My name is Princess ... And ... Don't forget that.

Father's Day

 

 

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Killers

Save me some popcorn.

Panzer found this week's mystery movie on the Boomer Channel on Youtube.

 

The Killers is a black and white 1946 movie. It's 1 hour 42 minutes long.

 

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

 

To watch the movie tootle over to The Killers 

Free to Listen Romantic Comedy Romance Audiobook: Puck, No!

I'll find you something else now.

If you like sports romance, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube. 

 

The enemies-to-lovers romance Puck, No! is written by Wynn Valentine. It's 4 hours 34 minutes long.

 

It's short enough you can finish listening to the audiobook while you're doing errands or housework. 

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Enemies to Lovers 

Free to Listen Mystery Audiobook:Death at Elmwick Hall

My work is finished for the day.

Panzer found this murder mystery at Payal's Mystery Audiobooks channel on Youtube.

 

Death at Elmwick Hall is 48 minutes long. Panzer couldn't find an author listed anywhere. 

 

Note: It's AI narrated. Although some people complained about ads during the audiobook, I didn't see any.

 

If you're up for a mysterious adventure (like figuring out who wrote this), this audiobook is for you. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Mystery Audiobook 

 

 

Free to Listen High Fantasy Audiobook: Eye of Truth

Just because I like high fantasy.

If you like high fantasy, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Eye of Truth is written by Lindsay Buroker. It's narrated by Vivienne Leheny and 9 hours 22 minutes long.

 

If you like dwarves and elves and adventure, you'll love this audiobook.

 

To listen tootle over to Eye of Truth 

Something Is Going to Happen: On the Advantages of Reading and Writing Mystery (by Sheila Kohler)

I'll keep looking for something for you.

Panzer found this post at Something is Going to Happen the blog for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (EQMM).

 

The post is written by mystery writer Sheila Kohler.

 

To read the post tootle over to  Something Is Going to Happen 

Free to Listen Regency Romance Audiobook: Mr. Cavendish, I Presume

I'm still looking.

For the regency romance lovers out there Panzer found this one on the Listen Your Life channel on Youtube.

 

The historical romance Mr. Cavendish, I Presume is written by Julia Quinn. It's 9 hours 48 minutes long.

 

Note: There is background music during the narration.

 

Like most regency romances this is a long audiobook, so it might be best to plan two days of listening time for it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance 

UK Publishers on AI's Threats: 'A Marathon, Not a Sprint' - Publishing Perspectives

Do you think AI needs rules of use for authors' work?

Today's trip into the Catosphere took our brave traveling kitty pilot to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found a post about the UK's AI bill..

 

Porter Anderson's post reports on what's happening with the UK's Data Bill in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also covers some of the proposed and stopped amendments to the Bill. There are links to other information included as well.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks they're treating it like a soccer ball and kicking it all over the field."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to AI's Threats 

Gumshoe Review June 2025 Issue Now Online

The guidelines for length are specific.

Panzer discovered the June issue of Gumshoe Review is online.

 

Except for the Editorial License column, this issue is loaded with book reviews. The Editorial License column, however, says they are open to fiction and nonfiction submissions. 

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the submission guidelines. Don't waste your time or the editor's time."

 

To read the issue tootle over to Gumshoe Review 

Stable Book Group Teams with HBG to Launch Indie Distribution Service - Publishers Weekly

It looks like you need to publish others' books too.

Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site today. There he found a post about a new distribution service for indie publishers.

 

Ed Nawotka's post says the Stable Book Group will begin distribution next year for North American indie publishers.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the entire post."

 

Note:This is a l-o-n-g post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Distribution 

20 Books of Summer is back! With new hosts

It's looks like fun.

Here's an interesting reading challenge Panzer found online. Although it says 20 books, you can choose 10 or 15 or 20 books to read. Also, it says Summer reading, but it can be Winter reading depending on where you live and which season it is for you.

 

 The site has a Bingo game, a place to signup, logos for your site, and a place to invite your friends.

 

It started June 1 to August 31. Panzer just discovered it, but there's still time to signup.

 

To read the post tootle over to 20 Books of Summer

Bankruptcies of Unbounds & Albert Whitman Co Put Authors Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Writer Beware (R)

You need her to watch out for you.

Panzer made a stop at the Writer Beware (R) site where he found a post about the bankruptcies of two publishers.

 

Anyone who has had any dealings with either company needs to read Victoria Strauss' post. She gives all the details about each company's bankruptcy and includes links with more information.

 

Panzer says, "Even if you didn't have anything to do with either company you should still read the post to learn what to do in this situation.""

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Writer Beware 

The Big Thrill Magazine Online

There's a lot of good reading here.

Panzer discovered the June issue of The Big Thrill is available online now.

 

The Big Thrill is published by the International Thriller Writers. This issue includes information about the Thriller Awards which the group presents annually. Also included in the issue are articles, interviews and reviews.

 

The landing page has writing craft articles, author interviews and book reviews. Click on a title that interests you and you'll be taken to the article/interview/review page. After you read it there will be more articles below it. You can read them or back arrow to start over. 

 

To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on first aid:

 

Takes care of my little daily problem.*

Stop whining.

 

Really ...

 

I didn't mean to trip you.

 

It'll only be a little bruise.

 

Just rub some kitty litter on it. It'll be okay.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: Mom! Help!

Here's your weekend 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 a challenge for puzzle lovers. 

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Mom! Help! 

Free Classic Mystery Movie: Strange People

That's it for now. See you tomorrow.

Panzer found this crime drama movie on the Cinema Nostalgia channel on Youtube.

 

Strange People is a 1933 black and white murder mystery. It's 1 hour long.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn (or pizza) and enjoy this classic mystery.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Murder Mystery Movie 

Free Regency Romance Audiobook: His Mystery Lady

It is a long audiobook.

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

 

The clean romance His Mystery Lady is written by M.A. Nichols. It's narrated by Madeleine Brolly and 9 hours 37 minutes long.

 

Enjoy this romance while you're doing errands and doing housework and doing yardwork.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance 

Future Knowledge Podcast - Internet Archive and Author Alliance

Hope I don't have nightmares.

Here's something Panzer thought you might find interesting. The Internet Archive (IA) and Author Alliance have teamed up for a new podcast the Future Knowledge.

 

The site has three episodes there. One is the trailer for the podcast and next two are about copyright. 

 

Panzer says, "Remember the Internet Archive?"

 

To listen to the episodes tootle over to Future Knowledge 

Never a Dull Moment (by G. Miki Hayden) - Trace Evidence

I think I can find one more thing for you.

If you like to read about a writer/author's work in their own words, Panzer found this post by writer G. Miki Hayden at the Trace Evidence blog.

  

The blog features posts written by writers whose work has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine (AHMM) or Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine (EQMM) or both.

 

To read the post tootle over to Trace Evidence

Free Contemporary Romance Audiobook: Play for Her Heart

I'm sure there's more out here for you.

Panzer found this contemporary romance on the Audio Whispers channel on YouTube.

 

Play for Her Heart is written by Jennifer Suchevich. It's narrated by Jennifer Blom and Michael Gallagher. It's 10 hours 45 minutes long.

 

You might need to listen to this long audiobook over more than one day. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Contemporary Romance 

Free Cozy Mystery: Herbs and Homicide

Let's see what else is out there for you.

If you like your murder mystery in a small town, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The contemporary mystery Herbs and Homicide is written by Carly Winter. It's 4 hours and 39 minutes long. 

 

Find a comfy place to relax and listen to this cozy mystery and see if you can solve the murder before the end.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery 

Women on Top Down Under - The Rap Sheet

Sisters in Crime are everywhere.

At The Rap Sheet site Panzer found a post about the Sisters in Crime Australia longlist for the Davitt Awards.

 

The Rap Sheet site owner J. Kingston Pierce's post includes the part of the longlist for adult mystery novels. There's a link to more information about the Davitt Awards after the adult novels nominees..

 

Panzer says, "They've been presenting these awards for a long time."

 

To read the post tootle over to  Australian Writing Awards

European Union Literary Prize: Winner and Special Mentions - Publishing Perspectives

I do a lot of traveling for you.

While tootling around in the Catosphere today Panzer stopped in at the Publishing Perspectives site. There our adventuresome kitty boy found a post about the European Union Prize for Literature winner.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, this year's European Union Prize for Literature long list was open to one author from each of the forty countries in the European Union. The long list was then narrowed to thirteen. The winner and two special mentions were then announced from the short list.The post includes links to information on the Prize for Literature, how the winner and special mentions are chosen, and the short list.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to read it all for yourself to understand it."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a big muffin. If you plan to follow all the links, you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to European Union Literary Prize 

PRH Buys U.K. Based Wonderbly - Publishers Weekly

Does it make you wonder why it's a secret?

Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site today. With no digging at all he found a post about publisher Penguin Random House (PRH).

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, PRH purchased independent publisher Wonderbly. Also included in the post is a history of Wonderbly, it's future operations, and information about PRH's other publisher buys.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... No information about the purchase price." 

 

Note: This is a short medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a chocolate chip cookie (biscuit) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to PRH and Wonderbly. 

Killer Nashville Magazine June Issue Now Online

The magazine went up fast this month.

Panzer found this month's issue of Killer Nashville Magazine online at the site.

 

The issue includes an author interview, writing craft column interview, a short story, and poetry. More of the magazine will be posted later this month.

 

 To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on the male ego:

 

Mom told me it's that time of year again ...

 When male cats are supposed to fight other cats ... 

To show the girl cats what brave boys they are.

 

Hey! They're tougher than they look.*

*Well ...

 

Losing fights this week ...  

To ...

Susie, Missy and Miss Fluff-Fluff ...

Has not improved my status with them one iota.

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday's Jigsaw Puzzle: Mom! Where are you?

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

This one is challenging your puzzle skills.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Mom! Where are you? 

Free Classic Mystery Movie: Th Phantom Fiend

It's been a long day for me.

Panzer found this classic mystery on the PizzaFlix channel on Youtube.

 

The Phantom Fiend is a 1932 black and white murder mystery about Jack the Ripper. It's 1 hour 2 minutes long.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn (or pizza) and enjoy this classic movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Jack the Ripper movie 

2025 Canadian Awards of Excellence Winners - In Reference to Murder

Still looking for a movie.

Here's a post Panzer found on the In Reference to Murder site.

 

BV Lawson's post lists the winners of the Crime Writers of Canada Awards. There are 10 awards on the list and in addition to the winner of each the "Other finalists" for each are also listed.

 

To read the post tootle over to Canadian Awards 

Free Romance Audiobook: The Last Good Liar

Off to look for something else for you.

Panzer found today's audiobook on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The romantic comedy romance The Last Good Liar is written by Sylvie Stewart. It's narrated by Angela Bartlett and Max Newland. It's 9 hours 18 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and enjoy this romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to RomCom Romance 

Free Hockey Romance Audiobook: All Too Well

See you tomorrow.

If you like sports romance, Panzer found this one on the Audio Whispers channel on Youtube.

 

The romance comedy All Too Well is written by T.K. Leigh. It's 8 hours 48 minutes long.

 

This is a long romance audiobook so you'll probably want to listen while you're doing errands and housework and jogging.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Hockey RomCom 

Free Cozy Muder Mystery Audiobook: Filed Under Murder

There's even a cat there.

Here's a cozy mystery audiobook Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Filed Under Murder is written by Wynn Valentine. It's 2 hours 25 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea and find a comfy spot to listen to this cozy mystery and try to solve the crime before the audiobook ends.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery 

47 Glorious Writing Conferences and Workshops in June 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

See you tomorrow.

Today on his way home Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered a post about the writing conferences and workshops in June.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has workshops and conferences for fiction and nonfiction, both long and short lengths. (Some of the conference and workshop application deadlines were two or three months ago.)

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the application deadlines and rules"

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to 47 Glorious Writing Conferences and Workshops in June 2025

Hits With Brits: 2025 Dagger Nominees - The Rap Sheet

That's a long wait until July to learn the winners.

Today at The Rap Sheet site Panzer found a post about the Crime Writer's Association's Dagger Awards.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the 12 Awards and the nominees for each award. The post includes links to other information about the awards.

 

Panzer says, "The winners will be announced July 3."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to 2025 Dagger Nominees 

76 Calls for Submissions in June 2025 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity.

Hurry. Don't waste time.

Panzer found this post with openings for submissions at Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes 76 markets for long and short fiction and nonfiction. Be sure to read the guidelines before submitting.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to hurry with your submissions because some have June 1 or June 2 deadlines."

 

Note: This is a huge list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the list.

 

To read the post tootle over to 76 Calls for Submissions in June 2025 - Paying markets

Readers Annoyed When Fantasy Novel Accidentally Leaves AI Prompt in Published Version, Showing Request to Copy Another Author's Style - Futurism

I'm surprised they got away with it.

Panzer found this post at the Futurism site.

 

As the title of Victor Tangermann's post tells you an author uploaded a novel to Amazon with the AI prompt still in the manuscript. When you read the post you'll discover this isn't the first author who's been caught doing this.

 

Panzer says, "When you read the post you'll also discover Amazon's policy on using AI."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a chocolate chip cookie to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Prompt 

A Monday Panzerism on Tuesday

 Yesterday was a U.S. holiday, so we moved the Monday Panzerism to today. Enjoy!

= = = = = 

 

Panzer on cat behavior:

 

Get it?*

Humans wonder why cats run around with their tails straight up in the air and bushed out.

 

Well ...

 

You got a better way of checking catmospheric conditions?

 

 

 

 

 

 *From Cat Wisdom for humans 

56 Writing Contests in June 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone.

Today's trip into the Catospher took Panzer to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo;s post includes 56 writing contests with submission deadlines in June. There are long and short fiction and nonfiction contests. Some have June 1 deadlines, so you'll need to hurry with your entries.

 

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

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you study the contests.

 

To read the post tootle over to  56 Writing Contests in June 2025 - No entry fees

Memorial Day

 

Memorial Day

 

The Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: I'm innocent! I didn't do it!

Hint

Here's your free Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

This one is going to be a real puzzler for you.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to I'm innocent! I didn't do it!

Free Classic Movie: The Bad Sister

Save me some pizza.

The Bad Sister is a 1931 black and white movie. It stars Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart. (Don't know who they are? Google them.) The movie is 1 hour 4 minutes long.

 

This is not the usual mystery movie.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn (or a pizza) and enjoy this movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to The Bad Sister

The Resilient Writers Radio Show: How to Find Joy in WritingHere'

Getting started isn't easy.

If you're interested in how authors get started in their writing career and continue with it, Panzer found this episode at The Resilient Writers Radio Show on Youtube.

 

In this 32 minute interview author Kat Caldwell describes the ups and downs in her writing career.

 

 Have a cup of tea while you listen to this episode.

 

To listen to the podcast tootle over to Author Interview