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

Your Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: How many do you see?

Hint

Here's your Sunday 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 the hardest of all so far.

 

Have fun!

 

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

Free Classic Movie: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

What cats do best.

This movie is a little different than our usual Saturday night mystery movie. Panzer found this mystery horror movie on the Cult Cinema Classics (CCC) channel on Youtube.

 

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (The Phantom Ship) is a 1934 black and white movie. It's 1 hour 2 minutes long.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn and have fun.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

Free Mystery Radio Drama: Red for Danger

Now to find a movie.

Panzer found this detective mystery on Joey's Mystery Theatre channel on Youtube.

 

The murder mystery Red for Danger is 2 hours 36 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and enjoy this radio drama.

 

 To listen to the mystery tootle over to Red for Danger

Free Sweet Romance Audiobook: Plotting Summer

What else can I find for you?

If you like a little laughter in your romance audiobook, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Plotting Summer is written by Jess Heileman. It's read by Ellen Quay and 9 hours 30 minutes long.

 

This audiobook is long enough you can listen to it while you go on errands or commute to and from work, if you want.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Plotting Summer 

Free Amish Romance Audiobook: The Amish Nanny

See you tomorrow.

For those of you who like Amish romance audiobooks Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The clean romance The Amish Nanny is written by Samantha Price. It's 5 hours 38 minutes long.

 

This one is long enough you can listen to it while you do errands, commute to and from work or just find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Amish Romance Audiobook

Free Classic Audio: My Adventure in Norfolk

Let's see what else I can find.

If you like your stories short and a little scary, Panzer found this one on the Bitesized Audio Classics channel on Youtube.

 

My Adventure in Norfolk was written by A.J. Alan. It's read by Simon Stanhope and 19 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfy spot and enjoy this shorty.

 

To listen to the audio tootle over to My Adventure in Norfolk

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: The Snowman Killer

Snowman Killer. Get it?

Tonight Panzer wants to start with a cozy mystery he found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The Alaska set The Snowman Killer is written by Wendy Meadows. It's 2 hours 46 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the mystery.

 

Note: It's AI narrated. 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to The Snowman Killer

62 Writing Contests in April 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

I'm tired today. All the noise kept me awake last night.

We made it through yesterday's storm all right.  The thunder and lightening put on quite a light show overhead. Lightening did hit a light rail station, a few thousand people lost power because of lightening strikes and a house roof burned because of a strike. Even with all that, the news says nobody got hurt.

 

*****

 

 Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about writing contests.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has contests for fiction and nonfiction. None of the contests charge entry fees.

 

Panzer says, "You all know the drill: Read the rules before you submit. Some of them have an April 1 submission deadline."

 

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 Writing Contests

 

Author Complaints at Clear Fork Press - Writer Beware (R)

Wind. Hail. Thunder. Lightening. Tornado. Bad day.

Today's weather forecast is for a major storm. We're posting early and will be unavailable until tomorrow.

***

Today, Panzer made a quick trip to the Writer Beware (R) site. There he found a post about problems authors and illustrators  are having with a children's book publisher.

 

According to Victoria Strauss's post, the problems being encountered at Clear Fork Press run from not receiving royalty payments to not receiving ordered books on time. As with all of her posts Victoria Strauss does a deep investigations of the problems.

 

Panzer says, "You really need to read this post."

 

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 Write Beware

Spotify Expands Its Reach to Self-Published Authors - Publishers Weekly

Look in your files and see what you've got.

Today, when Panzer was out tootling around in the Catosphere, he decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts there our inquisitive kitty boy found one about Spotify's new endeavor.

 

According to Ed Nawolka's post, Spotify is looking for novelette length stories from indie authors to turn into audiobooks.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure and read the post so you know what they're looking for, before you approach Spotify."

 

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 Spotify

32 Amazing Writing Conferences and Workshops in April 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

These look like a lot of fun to attend.

To get your week off to a good start Panzer found this post about writing conferences and workshops in April at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes opportunities for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers, as well as residencies. Most of the conferences and workshops are in-person, but there are some online. Some are free to attend.

Panzer says, "Be sure to check the deadline dates before applying."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea, a muffin, a cupcake, and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to  32 Amazing Writing Conferences and Workshops in April 2025

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on fashion:

 

I'm not usually interested in human fashion. 

I can't wait for her to find it.*

But ...

 

Today Mom sure looks great in her blue blazer.

 

The one with my surprise gift ...

 

of the dead mouse in the pocket.

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: What part of NO don't you understand?

Hint

Here's your free Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

I hope you're keeping track of track of how long it takes you to do the puzzle each week. This is the hardest puzzle so far. 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Cat Puzzle

Free Classic Mystery Movie: The Dark Past

There's always tomorrow.

Panzer found this classic movie on the  AZIZA Official channel on Youtube.

 

The noir thriller The Dark Past is a 1948 black and white movie. It's 1 hour 12 minutes long.

 

You know the drill. Grab your beverge of choice, make some popcorn and enjoy the movie.

To watch the movie tootle over to The Dark Past

Free Clean Mail Order Bride Audiobook: The Proper Wife

Now to find a movie for you.

Panzer found this historical western romance audiobook at the Tica House Audio channel on Youtube.

 

The mail order bride novel The Proper Wife is written by Annie Clayton. It's 2 hours 3 minutes long.

 

Find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy this clean romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Mail Order Bride Audiobook

Free Debute Author Interview Episode With Kate Mahony

Off to look for something else for you.

If you're interested in how author's research and write their novels, Panzer found this debut author interview on Emma Dhesi's Youtube channel.

  

Kate Mahoney is the author of Secrets of the Land a dual timeline novel set in New Zealand and Australia. The interview is 30 minutes long.

 

Note: The interview does include ads.

 

To watch the interview on Youtube tootle over to Author Interview 

Free Mystery Podcast Episode: To Catch A Book Thief

Not your usual podcast.

Panzer found this crime podcast episode To Catch A Book Thief on The Art of Crime Podcast.

 

The episode is 1 hour 7 minutes long.

 

Note: It does have ads.

 

 To listen to the podcast tootle over to The Art of Crime 

Free Small Town Romance: Then Again

Let's see what else is out there.

For those of you who like a little comedy in your romance Panzer found this one on the author's channel.

 

The small town romcom Then Again is written by Sylvie Stewart. It's narrated by Kelsey Navarro and 6 hours 2 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfy spot and enjoy this romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Romcom Audiobook

Free Classic Mystery Audiobook: The Paradise Mystery

Off to find more treasure for you.

It's Friday again in the U.S. which means it's time for your mystery audiobook from Panzer. Tonight's audiobook comes from the Storytime Haven channel on Youtube.

 

The detective whodunit The Paradise Mystery was written by J.S. Fletcher. It's 7 hours 26 minutes long.

 

This plot-twist filled audiobook is long enough for you to unravel while you do errands or housework. Have fun!

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Classic Mystery Audiobook

London Book Fair: An Audiobook Update From Audible - Publishing Perspectives

Scammers have voice cloned for awhile now.

Today, Panzer went to the Publishing Perspectives site where he found a post about Audible's presentation at the London Book Fair.

 

Porter Anderson's post covers a wide range of information from Audible. It covers ACX audiobook generation, audiobook readership, Audible subscriber numbers, and information on AI generated audiobooks. The post also includes links to other information.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty found the most interesting part of the post was about narrator voice cloning."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Audible

Call for Articles: Themed Issue Mystery Readers Journal: Retail Mysteries - Mystery Fanfare

Be sure to read the guidelines.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to make a stop at Janet Rudolph's Mystery Fanfare site. There he found a notice about a submission opportunity at the Mystery Readers Journal where she's the editor.

 

There's actually three submission opportunities open: A review. an article and an author essay. The description of the submission guidelines for each is included in the post. It does say the deadline is April 25.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty doesn't see any charge associated with the author essay even though it's basically an ad for your book. This is the one I'm most interested in."

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Call for Articles Mystery Themed

Denver Decisions - The Rap Sheet

Left Coast? West Coast? Doesn't confuse me.

Today our traveling kitty pilot Panzer made a trip to The Rap Sheet site. There he found news about the Left Coast Crime convention held in Denver (Colorado).

 

According to the post by J. Livingston Pierce, the Lefty Awards were announced there. The post lists the winner in each of the four categories and also the other nominated novels in each.

 

Panzer says, "If somebody from Denver wants to sell you some ocean front property, think about it before you buy. Denver is not on the left coast of the U.S."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Left Coast Crime

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on true confessions:

 

Sometimes Mom says, "Panzer, you're a good boy." 

The sickening truth is ... she's right.

 

No real cat would ever want to be a good boy ...

But ... I am so afflicted.

 

It seems that some time ago, on a bright and sunny Druid holiday, I stepped in a patch of good-kitty-ness.

 

And ... Got the stuff all over my beautiful black fur.

So ... I tried to lick it off ...

Wow! That was good catnip.*

And ... contaminated my insides.

 

It was there at that precise moment ...

 That ... I became a good boy.

 

And have been tormented by it ever since.

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

St. Patrick's Day

 

 

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: I thought I'd fit.

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 with this one. It's one of the hardest so far.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to I thought I'd fit.

Free Classic Whodunnit Mystery Movie: The Riverside Murder

It's been a long week.

If you've been waiting all week for your mystery movie, here it is. Panzer found this one on the Hastings Mystery Theater channel on Youtube.

 

The Riverside Murder is a 1935 murder mystery. It's 1 hour 12 minutes long.

 

Grab your favorite beverage, make some popcorn and enjoy.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Whodunnit Movie

Free Romantic Comedy Audiobook: Beg, Borrow or Steal

Now to find a movie for you.

Here's a swoon-worthy romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

Beg, Borrow or Steal is written by Sarah Adams. It's 10 hours 39 minutes long.

 

If you've got some errands or some housework to do, you can enjoy this while you work.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Romantic Comedy Audiobook

Free Classic Mystery Audio Story: Wrong Pigeon

I'm looking for something else for you.

If you're into audio stories, Panzer found this one on the Classic Detective Stories channel on Youtube.

 

The Wrong Pigeon was written by Raymond Chandler. It's narrated/read by Tony Walker and 1 hour 38 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfy place to relax and see if you can solve the crime before the book ends.

 

To listen to the story tootle over to Classic Detective Story

Who is Trisha Carson? - Mystery Fanfare

M

Nap time.

Ever wondered where an author's main character comes from? Panzer found this guest post at the Mystery Fanfare site.

 

In Who is Trisha Carson? author Glenda Carroll tells the where, when, and how of the origin of  her main character Trisha Carson.

 

Make a cup of tea to drink while you read the post.

 

 To read the post tootle over to Trisha Carson

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Wine's Up?

Let's see what else I can find.

Panzer found this cozy mystery at the authors channel on Youtube.

 

Wine's Up? is written by Wendy Meadows. It's 2 hour 26 minutes long.

 

 Note: The audiobook is AI narrated. In the Comments section some people don't care and others hate the AI. You've been warned. It's your choice..

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfy spot and see if you can solve the mystery before the book ends.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery Audiobook

Free Sweet Romance Audiobook: The Cowboy's Bargain Bride

I'll find something else for you now.

Here's a western romance audiobook Panzer found for you on the narrator's channel on Youtube.

 

The Cowboy's Bargain Bride was written by Jessie Gussman. It's narrated by Jay Dyess and 6 hours 17 minutes long.

 

Note:The story does have a closed-door sex scene. 

Find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy this romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Western Romance Audiobook

No News Post Today

See you tomorrow.

No news today. 

 

Mom went to the dentist and is recovering.

 

Be back tomorrow.

James Daunt and David Shelley Head for LBF - Publishing Perspectives

It's a busy time for booksellers.

Today, Panzer found more information about the London Book Fair (LBF) at the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

In his post Porter Anderson gives information about James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble, and David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK. The information consists of quotes from interviews and from upcoming and past presentations.

 

Panzer says, "For a look at what the coming year in bookselling is projected to be like, you'll want to read this post."

 

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

To read the post tootle over to James Daunt and David Shelley

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

There's some interesting stuff here.

Today, Panzer made one last stop on his way home in the Catosphere. At the Killer Nashville Magazine site he discovered the March issue is available online.

 

There are writing craft articles, short stories and poetry. Scroll down the page and click on what you'd like to read.

 

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

 

To visit the site tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine

The Dragons Are Coming!

Repeat after me: Dragons are our friends.

Yes it's true. The dragons are back. You all know how much your favorite kitty boy likes fantasy and sci-fi and gaming and the Dragon Awards.

 

Panzer went to the Dragon Con site and discovered Dragon Con will be August 28 - September 1 this year. It will be held in Atlanta, GA. Now's the time to grab your tickets, because there's only a few days left before the ticket price goes up.

 

To read all about it tootle over to Dragon Con

Fiction Sales Grow, Nonfiction Declines Across International Book Markets - Publishers Weekly

I'd like to have an international bestseller.

Tootling around in the Catosphere today, took our cute little kitty pilot to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about a report at the London Book Fair.

 

According to Ed Nawotka's post, the report shows the global increase in fiction sales and decrease in nonfiction sales. The post includes illustrative charts to show where the increases and decreases have occurred.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks this is good information to have to know where to market our books."

 

Note: Because of the included charts, this is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to International Book Sales

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on how to tell when you've had enough catnip:

 

 1. Try this test: You know how sometimes color makes noise and the noise floats around like a rainbow? 

If you don't see it yet ... Then you haven't had enough.

 

2. Try this test: Count from zero to one by whole numbers.

If you keep losing your place and have to keep starting over ... Either that''s enough ... or ... You need a nap.

It's never enough.*

 

3. Finally ... Try this test:  Roll around in a pile of catnip.

And ... If suddenly this thing appears behind you ... And ... Starts following you everywhere you go ... Oh! ... Wait! ... That tail thingy has nothing to do with catnip. ... Keep rolling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

* From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: I'm waiting. Where's my treat?

Hint

Here's your Sunday puzzle.

 

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

 

See how fast you can finish this one.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to jigsaw puzzle

Free Classic Mystery Movie: A Life At Stake

For all my work you owe me some of that popcorn.

Panzer found this classic noir movie on the Timeless Classic Movies channel on Youtube.

 

A Life At Stake is a black and white 1954 noir drama. It's 1 hour 14 minutes long.

 

You know the drill: Grab your favorite beverage, make some popcorn and settle down to enjoy this old time classic movie.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Noir Movie

Free BBC Radio Drama: What Deadly Secret Hides in Philomel Cottage?

Now, to find a movie.

Here's a BBC Drama Panzer found on the Boundless Audiobooks channel on Youtube.

 

What Deadly Secret Hides in Philomel Cottage? was written by Agatha Christie. It's 28 minutes long.

 

Find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy this thriller.

 

To listen to the drama tootle over to Agatha Christie

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Night Shift Witch

Any book with a cat on the cover has my vote.

If you like mysteries with witches (Hey! There's a cat on the cover. What's not to like?), Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Night Shift Witch is written by Cate Lawley. It's narrated by April Dodie and 3 hours 30 minutes long.

Make a pot of tea, find a comfortable place to relax, and enjoy this cozy mystery.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery

Free Short Mystery Railway Detective Story:Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture

It's a real puzzle. See the comments there after you listen.

If you like your mystery short, Panzer found this one on the Bitesized Audio Classics channel on Youtube.

 

The classic mystery Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture was written by Victor L. Whitechurch. It's narrated by Simon Stanhope and is 32 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to sit and see if you can solve the mystery before the detective.

 

To listen to the audio tootle over to Bitesized Audio Classic

Free Cozy Mystery Audiobook: The Inspector and Mrs. Jeff

That's it for tonight.

If you like your mystery with lots of clues, Panzer found this one on the Cozy Crime Corner channel on Youtube.

 

The Inspector and Mrs. Jeff is written by Emily Brightwell. It's read by Darren Edwards and 6 hours 30 minutes long.

 

Make a cup of tea, find a comfortable place to relax and enjoy this mystery.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to mystery audiobook

Free Podcast for Mystery Writers (and Readers): The Mystery Short Story

I'll bet you want more.

If you're a short story writer, mystery short stories in particular, Panzer found this podcast for you.

 

The Mystery Short Story Shedunnit Podcast episode includes examples from short stories and examinations of the stories. There's a list of the books and stories mentioned below the episode.

 

Find a comfy spot to relax and listen to this episode.

 

 Note: The episode does have advertisements.

 

To listen to the podcast tootle over to Shedunnit Podcast

Free Clean Romance Audiobook: Heartwood Sea

Let's see what I'll find next.

If you like your romance clean, Panzer found this one at the Feel Good Fiction channel on Youtube.

 

The beach romance, Heartwood Sea, is written by Elana Johnson. It's narrated by Anne Marie Lewis and 4 hours 19 minutes long.

 

Grab a blanket, get comfortable and enjoy this romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Elana Johnson

We can't neglect the Barrys and Thrillers - The Rap Sheet

So much to read and so little time.

Panzer made a quick stop at The Rap Sheet site. There he found a post about the Barry Awards and the Thriller Awards.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists all the nominees in each of the categories for both the Barry Awards and the Thriller Awards.

 

Panzer says, "There are a lot of books and short stories on those lists to read before the awards are announced."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Barry Awards and Thriller Awards

B&N Workers Ratify First Union Contracts at NYC Stores - Publishers Weekly

Two years. That's a long time

Today, Panzer's catnap was interrupted by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, our cute little kitty boy followed all the celebratory noises to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about Barnes and Noble's New York City bookstores' union was what was causing all the celebrating..

 

According to Ed Nawolka's post, three NYC Barnes and Noble bookstore employees have ratified contracts. The post includes links to other information about the union and the Barnes and Noble's contract negotiations.

Panzer says, "The post says it took two years to get to the contract vote."

.

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Workers

The 30th Annual Audie Awards: 28 Category Winners - Publishing Perspectives

I wish they let cats narrate their own books.

Today, as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere, he heard clapping and cheering outside the Panzermobile. Following all the hoopla took our inquisitive kitty boy to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he discovered news about the Audie Awards.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the Audie Awards were presented yesterday in New York. The Audie Awards are presented to the best narrator/reader in each of 28 categories. The list of winners is at the end of the post and some of them might surprise you.

 

Panzer says, "There's even a short story collection category."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need a big cup of cocoa (Mom's got a 20 ounce cup for her cocoa) and a big chocolate muffin with chocolate chips and chocolate frosting (Mom says you can never have enough chocolate) all to snack on while you read.

 

To read the Audie Award winners tootle over to Annual Audie Awards Winners