SF-Based Internet Archive Is Now a Federal Deposity Library. What Does That Mean? - Close All Tabs

There's nothing to say about it.

Panzer  found this post on KQED's Close All Tabs site. The post is about the Internet Archive (IA). If you've been reading the posts here for a while, you know Panzer has been following the copyright infringement court case against the Internet Archive (IA) since it began. IA was claiming they were a library and then making scanned copies of books and letting people "borrow" the copies. This was done without authors or publishers permission. The court case has gone on for years. The IA lost the court case against them and last year decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court.

 

 Morgan Sung's post reports a California senator has designated the Internet Archive to be a Federal Depository Library.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to read the post."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive 

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Internet Archive Copyright Case Ends 

European Publishers Say the EU is Giving In to AI - Publishers Daily

I'm getting a headache from all the AI chaos.

Panzer found this news release at the Publishers Daily site.

 

According to the release, organizations representing millions of European creatives have complained to the European Commission about the European Union AI Act. The post includes a link to more information about the organizations complaints.

 

Panzer says, "You need to read the release and follow the link to get the full information about the complaints."

 

Note: This is a shortish post. Bring a cup of tea to drink while you read. If , plan to follow the link and read more information about the complaints you'll need to bring more to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Act 

65 Calls for Submissions in August 2025 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

A market for everybody's work.

Panzer's first stop today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our inquisitive kitty boy found Erica Verrillo's monthly list of writing markets.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes 65 markets open for submissions in August. There are markets accepting submissions in fiction and nonfiction.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill humans: Read the guidelines before you submit anything."

 

Note: With 65 markets this is a humongous list. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the list tootle over to 65 Calls for Submissions

 

Contract Controversy (and Change) at Must Read Magazines - Writer Beware (R)

Always read the contract before you sign it.

If you're a writer, you'll want to read this.

 ******* 

 

At the Writer Beware (R) site Panzer found this post about the controversy surrounding the contracts for short stories being accepted for publication by the new owners of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.

 

In the post Victoria Strauss explains author complaints about the owner group's new contracts and the lack of negotiation on disputed contract clauses. Professional writers groups are also involved in the negotiations to change the contracts as well. The post includes links to more information about the sale.

 

Panzer says, "To this little kitty it looks like the new owners' contracts take all rights from the writers."

 

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 Must Read Magazines

36 Writing Contests in August 2025 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Not just for the U.S. writers.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a post about August writing contests.

 

Erica Verrillo's post lists 36 free to enter contests. Included in the list are contests for fiction and nonfiction. Some have August 1 submission deadlines.

 

Panzer says, "Some have entry restrictions so be sure to read the submission guidelines."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to August Writing Contests

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on home decorating:

 

Oooh! Bright colors.

 

I leap with amazing skill. Fast as a cheetah I grab the curtains.

 

Zoom! I'm off again.

 

Boom! That evil couch cushion never stood a chance against this puma.

 

One more shredded throw pillow to go.

 

My living room remodel is almost finished.

My annotated Kitty Bible says "Idle paws are the devil's playground." 

 

Well ...

 

I don't need to worry about that. 

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

New Jigsaw Puzzle: Turn off the light. I can't sleep with it on.

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.

 

Have fun with this one.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Turn off the light. I can't sleep with it on. 

Free to Watch Classic Detective Movie:The Greene Murder Case

There better be some pizza left when I wake up

Here's a classic murder mystery movie Panzer found on the Reel Old Movies channel on Youtube.

 

The Greene Murder Case is a black and while 1929 detective Philo Vance mystery. The movie is 1 hour 6 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 Murder Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Western Romance Audiobook: A Brave Bride for the Lawman

Let's see what else is out here.

Here's a mail order bride with a twist romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The historical western romance A Brave Bride for the Lawman is written by Martha Gillcrest. It's 2 hours 44 minutes long.

 

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

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Historical Romance Audiobook 

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Murder at Maplewood Market

See you tomorrow.

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

 

Murder at Maplewood Market is written by Catherine Waltan. It's 1 hour 54 minutes long.

 

Find a comfortable place to relax and see if you can solve this whodunit before the end.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery Audiobook 

Free to Listen Golden Age Mystery Audiobook: The Piccadilly Murder

Enjoy. Sounds like a good one to me.

If you're a fan of the old time murder mysteries, Panzer found this one on the Classic Detective Audiobooks channel on Youtube.

 

The locked room mystery The Piccadilly Murder was written by Anthony Berkeley. It's narrated by David Timson and 9 hours 16 minutes long.

 

This one is long enough you'll need to plan two days listening time for it. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Golden Age Mystery 

Free to Listen RomCom Audiobook: The Fix

We all need to laugh now and then.

For a little laughter with your romance Panzer found this on the author''s channel on Youtube.

 

The small town romance The Fix is written by Sylvie Stewart. It's narrated by Alice Wander and 6 hours 3 minutes long.

 

You can enjoy this romance while jogging, doing yardwork or errands.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to RomCom Audiobook

Trump's Comments Undermine AI Action Plan, Threaten Copyright - Publishers Daily

I don't even want to think about it.

Panzer found this post on the Publishers Daily site.

 

Ed Nawotka's post is an examination of Donald Trump's comments, both written and spoken, about AI and a Senate Bill on the subject as well. Links are included to other information on the subject.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to read the post, because this little kitty isn't going to try to explain it to you."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Trump and AI  

33 Awesome Writing Conferences and Workshops in August - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone on this list.

Today Panzer stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our curious kitty boy found a post about upcoming conferences and workshops for writers.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes conferences and workshops on publishing, photography, storytelling, fiction, novels, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of these are online and some are in person.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to hurry. Some have August 1 registration deadlines. "

 

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

Bullet Points: Channel Surfing Edition - The Rap Sheet

Don't touch that pizza until I get mine.

With some digging at The Rap Sheet site Panzer found this post about past and upcoming small screen mysteries.

 

J. Kingston Pierce includes links to information about all the shows he discusses in the post.

 

Panzer says, "You might want to order some pizza if you're going to binge watch the first one he discusses."

 

Note: You decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Bullet Points 

Call for Articles: Mystery Readers Journal: Northern California Mysteries (41:3)

This one has very specific guidelines.

The Mystery Readers Journal announced they're accepting submissions of author essays, reviews, and articles. Submission deadline is September 1.

 

Panzer says, "Do I have to say it again? Read all the rules before you submit."

 

To read the post tootle over to  Mystery Readers Journal.

2026 Thriller Awards Announcement

Are you a thriller writer?

The International Thriller Writers has announced submissions are being accepted for the 2026 Thriller Awards. There are six award categories.

 

Panzer says, "You know the drill: Be sure to read all the rules before submission."

 

 To read the post tootle over to Thriller Awards

Spotify Expands Audiobook Add-On Service to 11 Markets - Publishers Daily

I don't see the U.S. on the expansion list.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Daily site. With no digging in the posts at all our inquisitive kitty boy found one about Spotify.

 

Ed Nawotka's post explains Spotify's expanded service Audiobooks+ to add more reading hours to subscribers' accounts. Subscribers in eleven more locations can now purchase the add-on. 

 

Panzer says, "If you like to listen to the longer audiobooks during the month, this is for you."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a brownie for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on keeping pets:

 

The three main reasons to keep pets:

 

1) Teaches responsibility;

2)  Teaches unselfishness;

3) Teaches cleanliness.

One heartbeat away from the curb.*

 

All true.

 

But mostly I just keep Mom around to feed me.

 

Otherwise, I'd dump her in a heartbeat.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Your Jigsaw Puzzle: Bow down to your master the Cat.

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. 

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Bishop Murder Case

You owe me a pizza for all my work.

Oops! Computer problem. This didn't get posted  time..

 

Here's tonight's classic mystery movie Panzer found on the Classic Hollywood Movies channel on Youtube.

 

The Bishop Murder Case is a 1929 Philo Vance, private detective, mystery starring Basil Rathbone. It's 1 hour 29 minutes long.

 

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

 

 To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie

Free to Listen Old Time Radio: Our Town

I'll find something else now.

For those of you who enjoy old time radio Panzer found this one on Brett's Old Time Radio Show channel on Youtube.

 

The Saturday Night Theatre presents Our Town by Thornton Wilder. The episode is 90 minutes long.

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to Old Time Radio

Free to Listen Christian Romance Audiobook: Small Town Billionaire

Here's a little romance to start off the night.

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

 

Small Town Billionaire is written by Hannah Jo Abbott. It's narrated by Kandace Peppers and 5 hours 19 minutes long.

 

You can enjoy this audiobook while you do housework, go jogging or do errands.

 

To listen to the romance audiobook tootle over to Christian Audiobook 

Free to Listen Author Youtube Channel: Are you a real author if you use AI?

It's an interesting opinion.

Panzer found a short 3 minute video on author Ross Hughes' channel on Youtube. In his video he discusses the use of AI in his writing.

 

To watch the episode tootle over to Author Channel 

Free to Listen Crime Cafe Podcast: Author Interview J.D. Barker

Interesting interview.

Here's an interview with crime fiction author J.D. Barker Panzer found at the Crime Cafe podcast.

 

Debbi Mack's interview with J.D. Barker is 27 minutes long.

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to Author Interview 

Free to Listen Paranormal Mystery: A Charmed Crime

Here's today's mystery for you.

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

 

The cozy mystery A Charmed Crime is written by Tonya Kappes. It's narrated by Karen Savage and 4 hours 52 minutes long.

 

Listen while you're doing errands or yardwork and see if you can solve the crime before the end.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Mystery 

Free to Listen Regency Romance: A Tender Soul

I'll see what else is out there for you.

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

 

A Tender Soul is written by M.A. Nichols. It's narrated by Madeliene Brolly and 9 hours 17 minutes long.

 

This one is long enough you'll probably want to plan two days to listen to it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance 

 

 

HarperCollins Buying French, German Manga Operations - Publishing Perspectives

The heat still hasn't lowered here yet.

Panzer stop at the Publishing Perspectives site on his way home. There our intrepid traveler found a post about manga.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, HarperCollins is expanding it's manga portfolio.

 

Panzer says, "The post has a lot of interesting information about Manga."

 

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 HarperCollins 

Publishers Await Answers on Inventory Tied Up in Diamond Bankruptcy - Publishers Daily

What do you think the court will decide?

Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site today. There with just a little digging in the posts he one about the Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. bankruptcy.

 

Sam Spratford's post explains the problem publishers are having with Diamond's bankruptcy. Before Diamond's bankruptcy filing the company was accepting publishers' materials to sell on consignment. After filing for bankruptcy Diamond wants to sell the publishers' materials as part of the bankruptcy.

 

Panzer says, "This will be interesting to see what happens in court."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a glass of ice tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Publishers and Diamond 

New! Create and sell your digital products directly in MailerLite - Blog

We're having a heatwave here.

Here's a new feature Panzer found to sell ebooks on the MailerLite site.

 

The MailerLite blog post by Magle Navickaile explains how to set up your dashboard so you can sell your epub books through MailerLite. There's also a Youtube video with more information.

 

Panzer says, "Setup looks a little complicated to this little kitty."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Mailerlite

Bloody and Belated to Boot - The Rap Sheet

We'll know the winner September 12.

Panzer made a stop at The Rap Sheet site today. There our speedy little traveling kitty boy found a post about the Bloody Scotland McIlvanney Prize.

 

 According to J. Kingston's post, the long list for the 2025 McIlvanney prize has been announced. The post includes links to other information about the prize.

 

 Panzer says,"There are ll nominees on the long list."

 

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

 

 To read the post tootle over to Bloody and Belated

No News Post Today

See you tomorrow.

Mom's not feeling well, so we're both taking the day off.

 

We'll be back tomorrow. 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on cleanliness:

 

Mom's toothbrush floats very well.

 

Five flushes ...

 

Round and round it goes.*

and it still didn't go down in that whirlpool.

 

I don't understand why she's so upset.

 

I washed it ...

 

and put it back where I found it. 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: What are those things?

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

This one is a toughie, but fun.

 

Enjoy!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to What are those things?

Free to Watch Classic Thriller Movie: Love From A Stranger

Save me some pizza.

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

 

The 1937 black and white movie Love From A Stranger is 1 hour 27 minutes long. It's based on an Agatha Christie story.

 

Grab your beverage of choice, make some popcorn or pizza and enjoy this classic suspense-filled mystery.

 

 To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Thriller Movie

Free to Listen RomCom audiobook:Married to My Boss

There's more to be found out there.

Panzer found today's enemies to lovers romance on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The marriage of convenience romance Married to My Boss is written by Laura Burton. It's narrated by Shaina Summrville and Samuel James. It's 5 hours 27 minutes long.

 

You can listen to the romance while doing yard work or housework.

 

To listen tot he audiobook tootle over to RomCom Audiobook

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Murder in the Scottish Highlands

Tomorrow will be a better day.

For the mystery fans here's the audiobook Panzer found on the Murmur Mysteries channel on Youtube.

 

Murder in the  Scottish Highlands is written by Dee MacDonald. It's 7 hours 23 minutes long.

 

The audiobook is long enough you might want to plan two days to listen to it.

 

To listen to the mystery tootle over to Cozy Mystery 

Free to Listen Mail Order Bride Romance Audiobook: The Mail Order Widow

We all need a little love right now.

For those of you looking for some reading entertainment for your weekend, here's an historical romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The clean romance The Mail Order Widow was written by Emma Ashwood. It's 2 hours 5 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and enjoy this romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Mail Order Bride 

AI translation service launched for fiction writers and publishers prompts dismay among translators - The Guardian

$100 a book?

On today's trip into the Catosphere Panzer stopped in at The Guardian. There our intrepid traveler discovered a post about AI translators.

 

 According to a post by Ella Creamer an AI translation company has opened in the UK.Writers and publishers can have their fiction books translated by the company GlobeScribe for $100 per book per language.

 

Panzer says, "Who checks the translations to make sure they're correct?"

 

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 AI Translation Service 

Griffiths Receiving Her Due - The Rap Sheet

It's been a busy day for me.

At The Rap Sheet today Panzer found some information about the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

 

According to J. Kingston Pierce's post, Elly Griffiths was named the Theakston Old Peculier Outstanding Contribution Award winner. The post includes links to other information about Griffiths and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.

 

Panzer says, "The post's list of past winners is a Who's Who of crime writers."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to The Rap Sheet 

2025 Killer Nashville Call for Moderators - Killer Nashville Blog

Are you going there?

If you're planning to attend the Killer Nashville Writer's Conference this year, Panzer found this announcement on the KN Blog.

 

They're looking for moderators for the writers' panels at the conference.

 

You must be registered to attend to be a moderator.

 

To begin the application process tootle over to Killer Nashville Moderator Application 

 

 

Moral Rights: What Writers Need to Know - Planetside

Do you know what they are?

Today, Panzer stopped in at Planetside the online magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA).

 

There he found a post by Victoria Strauss ((of Writer Beware (R))about moral rights in relationship to copyright. This is an exhaustive look at moral rights and what they cover and don't cover in the U.S.A. in comparison to other countries.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty had never heard about moral rights before."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Moral Rights  

 

DPR's Digital Publishing Award Goes International This Year - Publishing Perspectives

Entry is international now.

Today, our inquisitive kitty boy found information at the Publishing Perspectives site about the Digital Publishing Report (DPR)  Award.

 

According to Erin L. Cox's post, the award will now be open internationally. The post contains a list of the judges, the categories and a link to the submission guidelines.

 

Panzer says, "Entry deadline is August 22."

 

Note: This is a long-short length or a short-medium length (whichever you choose) post. Bring a glass of lemonade to drink while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Digital Publishing Award

Audiobook Pros Confirm the Customer is Always Right - Publishers Weekly

A lot of changes since AI came on the scene.

Panzer found this post about audiobooks on the Publishers Weekly site. The post is about the Parix Audio Day held in February.

 

Christopher Kenneally's post contains quotes from several of the attendees. Subjects cover the future of subscription services, transparency in the AI narration arena, and the acceptance by different age and gender groups of audiobooks delivery systems. Included in the post are links to other information.

 

 Panzer says, "Audiobooks are really getting complicated."

 

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 Audiobooks 

Collecting Their Daggers - The Rap Sheet

I wonder what they served for dinner. Pizza?

Panzer made a quick trip to The Rap Sheet site today. There our traveling kitty pilot found a post about the British Crime Writers Association (CWA) and the Dagger Awards.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the winners of the Dagger Awards which were present on July 3. In addition to the winners those also nominated are included.

 

Panzer says, "It must have been an entertaining dinner presenting the awards."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Dagger Awards 

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on theology:

 

I usually avoid controversy ...

 

but ...

 

I will say this: 

 

Only good dogs go to heaven ...

 

I can just see it right now.

All cats go to heaven ...

 

and ...

 

Pizza will be on the menu in heaven

 

Served by good dogs on roller skates. 

Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: What are you doing up there?

Hint

Here's your new 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 fun challenge.

 

Enjoy!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Kitten 

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie:Mike Shane, Private Detective

Save me some pizza.

If you like the old time Private Investigators (PI), Panzer found this classic movie on the AZIZA Original channel on Youtube.

 

The 1940 movie Mike Shane, Private Detective is based on the Mike Shane PI stories. The black and white movie is 1 hour 16 minutes long. 

 

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

 

Note: It does have ads.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Short Mystery Audio: The Actor and the Alibi

I'll find your movie next.

For those of you who like your mystery short Panzer found this one on the Bitesized Audio Classics channel on Youtube. 

 

The Father Brown mystery The Actor and the Alibi was written by G. K. Chesterton. It's performed by Simon Stanhope and 49 minutes long.

 

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

 

To listen to the short audio tootle over to Father Brown Mystery 

Free to Listen Mail-order Bride Romance Audiobook: A Bride to Save the Rancher

Here's tonight's romance audiobook for you.

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

 

The clean romance audiobook A Bride to Save the Rancher is written by Martha Gillcrest. It's 2 hours 52 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and enjoy the romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Clean Romance Audiobook