83 Calls for Submissions in July 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

There must be something here for you.

Today, Panzer found this post at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

In her post Erica Verrillo lists 83 markets open to submissions during July, There are markets for fiction, nonfiction, short stories, flash fiction, and poetry.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill: always read the guidelines before you submit. Some at the beginning of the list have July 1 and July 2 deadlines."

 

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

 

To read about the markets tootle over to 83 Calls for Submissions 

 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on anger management:

 

The armchair is fair game!

I will not claw the couch.

I will not claw the couch.

I will not claw the couch.

 

But Mom didn't say anything about the armchair! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: What was that?

Hint

Here's today's jigsaw puzzle.

 

As always, if you need help, remember to click the square in the lower left corner to see the finished puzzle.

 

Have fun with this one. It's a challenge.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to What was that?

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Secret of the Loch

Don't ask. I won't tell you anything about it.

Panzer found this interesting mystery movie on the Melanie Swift channel on Youtube.

 

The Secret of the Loch is a 1934 black and white classic movie. It's 1 hour 11 minutes long.

 

Grab your beverage of choice make some popcorn or a pizza and have fun.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Movie 

Free to Listen Romance Audiobook: The Bequest

I'll see what else I can find now.

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

 

The Bequest is written by Bridget E. Baker. The narrator is Jennifer Jill Araya and it's 12 hours 9 minutes long.

 

Note: There were ads when I listened to it.

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Clean Romance Audiobook

 

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: The Marlow Murder Club

I'm finished for the day. See you tomorrow.

If you like British mystery audiobooks, here's one Panzer found on the Shadow Chapter Audio channel on Youtube.

 

The cozy mystery The Marlow Murder Club is written by Robert Thorogood. It's narrated by Nicolette Mckenzie and 10 hours 2 minutes long.

 

This is a clean cozy mystery.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery 

Free to Listen Classic Fantasy Audiobook: The Gods of Mars

This one should be fun for you

For those of you who like classic fantasy Panzer found this one on the Gates of Imagination channel on Youtube. 

 

The Gods of Mars was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It's read by Josh Greenwood and 8 hours 32 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Edgar Rice Burroughs 

Free to Listen Regency Romance: The Sum Of All Kisses

Let's see what else I can find.

Here's a regency romance Panzer found on the Listen Your Life channel on Youtube. 

 

The historical romance The Sum Of All Kisses is written by Julia Quinn. It's 9 hours 38 minutes long.

 

This a long audiobook.

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Regency Romance

Independent Publishers Are Fed Up with Barnes & Noble - Publishers Daily

There's more stores than them.

Panzer stopped at the Publishers Weekly site today. There he discovered an interesting post about Barnes and Noble's buying practices.

 

Jim Milliot's post quotes extensively from Barnes and Noble CEO James Daunt about his book inventory buying practices. 

 

Panzer says, "It explains why this little kitty's Barnes and Noble sales went to zero."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Independent Publishers 

Anthropic destroyed millions of print books to build its AI models - arsTechnica

Who else will do this now?

Panzer found this post about Anthropic's AI LLM at the arsTechnica site.

 

In his post Benj Edwards reports how, according to court documents, Anthropic input millions of books into its AI Claude. The post includes links to other information about Anthropic, Claude, LLMs, and the court case.

  

Panzer say, "It's interesting how they managed to dance around the law."

 

Note:This is a long post. Bring a big snack for while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

44 Writing Contests in July 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

There are two I'll enter for sure.

Today for all the writers who visit here Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. He found a post there of July writing contests.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes fiction, nonfiction, novels and poetry contests with July deadlines.  Some of them have July 1 deadlines!

 

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

 

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

 

to read the post tootle over to  44 Writing Contests

Sarah J. Maas Inks Multiyear, Worldwide Deal with IMG Licensing (Exclusive) - The Hollywood Reporter

Will she be as rich as J.K. Rowling?

Panzer stopped in at the The Hollywood Reporter site today. 

 

There our inquisitive kitty boy found a post by Lily Ford about romantasy author Sarah J. Maas. The post has a list of the items included in the licensing agreement the author signed with IMG.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty would like to know if IMG came to her or if she went to them."

 

Note: This is a short medium length post. A cup of tea should be enough for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Sarah J. Maas 

34 Great Writing Conferences and Workshops in July 2025 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

There some interesting workshops here.

Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There with no digging at all he found a post about conferences and workshops for writers in July.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes workshops and conferences for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, novel, short story, and memoir writers. Most of them are in-person, but there are a few online.

 

Panzer says, "Be sure to read all the guidelines, because some of the deadlines have already passed."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

Digital Audiobooks Sales Sank in April - Publishers Weekly

Book sales are down this year.

Today's first stop in the Catosphere for Panzer was at the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about audiobook sales.

 

Jim Milliot's post includes book sales figures in all categories not just audiobooks. The post also includes charts to show actual sales.

 

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This little kitty is confused. Mom just went to a publishing summit and one of the seminars was about how great audiobook sales are right now."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Audiobook Sales 

10 New Agents seeking Kidlit, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantacy, Memoir, Nonfiction and more - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

At least one agent for whatever you write.

Today, Panzer's trip into the Catosphere took him to the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered an announcement about agents looking for clients.

 

Erica Verrillo posted a list of 10 new agents looking for writing clients. Included in the list is a short bio for each agent and where to contact them.

 

Panzer says, "Always read the information at the agent's site before you submit to them."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to New Agents 

A Monday Panzerism

Wasted ... wasted ... time.*

Panzer on human misuse of language:

 

Mom is always telling me to be a good kitty.

 

I did that once.

 

That was a wasted three minutes.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: Can I keep him?

Hint

Here's today's 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 real challenge.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Can I keep him? 

Free to Watch Classic Noir Movie: The Undercover Man

You know the drill: Nap first ... then pizza.

Panzer found tonight's mystery movie on the Stream City channel on Youtube.

 

The Undercover Man is a black and white 1949 crime noir movie. It's 1 hour 24 minutes long.

 

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

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Western Romance Audiobook:The Second-Best Bride

Now I'm off for one more time.

If you like historical western romances, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The mail order bride romance The Second-Best Bride is written by Martha Gillcrest. It's 2 hours 20 minutes long.

 

You can listen to this clean romance while you're doing your errands today.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Clean Western Romance 

Free to Listen BBC Radio Mystery Program: The Lucas Testament

I'll go find more for you.

For those of you who like your mystery with a little British drama Panzer this on the Chesterton Radio channel on Youtube.

 

The Lucas Testament was broadcast on the BBC Saturday Night Radio. It's 1 hour 25 minutes long.

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to BBC Radio 

International Thriller Writers Awards Winners Announced

 

 

 

Best Standalone Thriller Novel
Jason Rekulak - THE LAST ONE AT THE WEDDING, Flatiron Books

Best Standalone Mystery Novel
Kellye Garrett - MISSING WHITE WOMAN, Mulholland Books

Best Series Novel
David Baldacci - TO DIE FOR, Grand Central Publishing

Best First Novel
Marie Tierney - DEADLY ANIMALS, Henry Holt & Co.

Best Audiobook
Kate Alice Marshall - NO ONE CAN KNOW, Macmillan Audio, narrated by Karissa Vacker

Best Young Adult Novel
Marisha Pessl – DARKLY, Delacorte

Best Short Story
Ivy Pochoda - Jackrabbit Skin, Amazon Original Stories

Free to Listen Clean Romance Audiobook: Loving the Beast

See you tomorrow.

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

 

The sweet romance Loving the Beast is written by Anne-Marie Meyer. It's 4 hours 54 minutes long.

 

You can listen to the audio while you're doing errands or yard work.

 

Note: There are ads with this audiobook. Click the Skip button.

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Sweet Romance 

Free to Listen Mystery Audiobook: The Secret of Greystone Hall

I'll find a romance next.

Here's a mystery audiobook Panzer found on the Payal's Mystery Audiobooks channel on Youtube. Last Friday Panzer had a link to a story from this site posted here.

 

The murder mystery The Secret of Greystone Hall is written by the Payal's Mystery Audiobooks channel owner. It's AI narrated and 51 minutes long.

 

Note: While some of the people in the Comments section complained about ads I didn't see any, but you might.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to  

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