Transatlantic Comments on the Anthropic AI Settlement - Publishing Perspectives

What will they do?

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Interesting issue.

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

 

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

 

Enjoy.

 

To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

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

Whatever you write, there's a market.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Calls for Submissions

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

There's more to come.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

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

Monday Panzerism

It takes practice for perfection.

Panzer on equestrian skills:

 

I am not scratching the furniture ...

 

I am learning to ride the couch without a saddle.

 

 

 

 

 

From Cat Wisdom for humans

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

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

Have fun with this one.

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Cat Puzzle

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

Save me some popcorn.

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

 

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

 

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

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Regency Romance Audiobook: A Brilliant Match

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note: There were ads when I listened. 

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Regency Romance 

Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Back to my nap.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement

Free to Listen Romantic Comedy Audiobook: The Runaround

You might need two days to listen to it.

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note: I did see ads with this one. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Single Dad Romance

Free to Listen Paranormal Mystery Audiobook: Fries and Alibis

It's not scary.

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note: I did see ads with this. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Murder Mystery 

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

All kinds of writing contests.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to  October Writing Contests

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

A cat can never have too many naps.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

Winner announced November 10.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Booker Prize for Fiction 

 

 

 

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

Now for my much needed kitty nap.

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

 

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

 

Panzer says, "Remember: Check the deadlines." 

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops 

Attorneys File Reply to Questions in Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

See how small the authors involved number is?

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement

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

A Monday Panzerism

A Two For One Panzerism 

 

 Panzer on Commodities:

 

Buy Tuna Fish Bellies.

 

Mmmm. Mmmm. Good..

Panzer on Trading Commodities:

 

Never sell above commodities.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

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

Hint

Here's your new Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

Have fun with this one.

 

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

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: Murder at Desert Inn

See you tomorrow.

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

 

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

 

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

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note: I did see ads on it.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Second Chance Romance 

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

I always give somebody a chance before I judge them.

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

 

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

 

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

 

Note: This is AI narrated.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Cozy Mystery 

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

It must be Friday.

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

 

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

 

Find a comfy place and enjoy the romance.

 

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

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cowboy Romance 

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

It's been a long day.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

New Killer Nashville Magazine Issue Online

Interesting author interview.

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

 

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

 

To read the new issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

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

There are novels and a short story collection.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Shortlist 

Amazon Adds Benetech Accessible Metadata to Ebooks - Publishers Weekly Daily

Better check my ebooks.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Accessible Metadata 

Hurrah for Scottish Crime! - The Rap Sheet

It's been a long day.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Bloody Scotland 

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

So much information.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Intellectual Property

A Monday Panzerism

 Panzer on persistence:

 

Greatness is never easy.

It requires focus, intense effort and endurance.

 

But after much struggle I have made it. 

 

I am at the top of the world!

I am the greatest!

I am the King of all I survey!

 

Your King has spoken, human.*

What...? 

 

 What do you mean get off the curtains?

 

No ... You can't make me.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

Your New Puzzle: Mom? Are you in there?

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

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

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Millerson Case

It's been a long day.

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

 

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

 

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

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Small Town Romance: Sea Rose Lane

I'm off to find a movie.

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

 

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

 

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

 

To listen to the romance tootle over to Small Town Romance 

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

See you tomorrow.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Sweet Romance 

Free to Listen BBC Radio Detective Drama: The York Mystery

Thought you might like something different this time.

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

 

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

 

To listen to the episode tootle over to BBC Radio

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

It's got a bunch of thumbs up.

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

  

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

 

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

 

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

 

To listen tootle over to Mystery 

September 11

 Patriot Day

 

Anthony Award Winners : Bouchercon 2025- Mystery Fanfare

Private Eyes and Mystery.

In a quick stop at the Mystery Fanfare site Panzer found information about the Anthony Awards.

 

Janet Rudolph's post lists the ten Anthony Award winners who were announced at Bouchercon on September 6.

 

Panzer says, "Shamus winners yesterday and Anthony winners today." 

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthony Award Winners 

Judge Delays Preliinary Acceptance of Anthropic Copyright Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Somebody has to look out for the authors.

Panzer's first stop today was at the Publishers Weekly site where he found a post about the Anthropic copyright lawsuit.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, the judge overseeing the case has several questions in the Anthropic settlement and, therefore, delayed preliminary acceptance of the settlement. The post includes links to other important information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "The judge isn't happy."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

B&N Agrees to Acquire Books Inc - Publishers Weekly

Actually, it's a big turn around.

Here's a post about Barnes and Noble Panzer found on the Publishers Weekly site.

 

According to Nathalie op de Beeck's post, Books Inc. is asking the bankruptcy court to allow their acquisition by Barnes and Noble.

 

Panzer says, "Barnes and Noble has gone from teetering on the edge of extinction just a few years ago, to being able to acquire a bookstore company that is at that edge now."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a brownie to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

The Private Eye Writers of America Announce 2025 Shamus Award Winners

Panzer found the announcement of this year's Private Eye Writers of America Shamus Awards winners.

 

Note: This is a short post with a list of the winners.

 

To read the announcement tootle over to Private Eye Writers 

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on the Oops Factor:

 

Mom and I are having a disagreement.

 

She says my middle name should be Oops. 

I'm definitely not happy about that. 

 

They jumped off by themselves.

It's not my fault her knick knacks keep smashing themselves by jumping off the shelf in the living room.

 

I say they have a mind of their own.

They're like lemmings. Where one goes they all follow.

 

 

 

 

*From Cat Wisdom for humans 

New Puzzle

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle.

 

Remember 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 What? I couldn't hear you. 

Free to Watch Detective Mystery Movie: The Dark Mirror

Off to Dreamland for me.

Here's today's mystery movie Panzer found on the DK Classics III channel on Youtube.

 

The Dark Mirror is a black and white 1946 murder mystery movie. It's 1 hour 25 minutes long.

 

 Make some popcorn or a pizza, grab your favorite beverage and see if you can solve the crime before the movie ends.

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Murder Mystery Movie 

Listen to a Free Clean Regency Romance: The Waves of Tristwick

Finding a movie is next.

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

 

The Waves of Tristwick is a Cornish romance written by Deborah M. Hathaway. It's narrated by Vicki-Jo Eva and 11 hours 15 minutes long.

 

This might take more than one day to listen to the entire audiobook.

 

Note: I did see ads on this audiobook.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: A Murder at Her Door

Finished for the day.

Panzer found this Victorian paranormal mystery on the BiCoastal Audiobooks channel on Youtube. 

 

A Murder at Her Door is written by Zia Bellamy. It's narrated by Isadora Blythe and 7 hours 26 minutes long.

 

Enjoy the audiobook while you go jogging, do yardwork or run errands.

 

To listen to the mystery tootle over to Victorian Cozy Mystery 

Free to Listen Enemies to Lovers Romance Audiobook: A Fork in the Road

Next I'll look for a mystery.

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

 

A Fork in the Road is written by Ember Leigh. It's 4 hours 18 minutes long.

 

Find a comfy place to relax and listen to the audio.

 

Note: This is the abridged version which means all the spicy bits are removed.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Rock Star Romance 

If Your Publisher Promised to Register Your Copyright, Check Your Registration - Writer Beware (R)

I definitely need a nap after all this.

Panzer's next stop today was at the Writer Beware (R) site. There he found a post that all writers who believe they might be part of the Anthropic class action lawsuit need to read.

 

According to Victoria Strauss' post, a lot of authors are discovering their copyrights weren't registered by their publishers. The post includes links to the copyright office and databases to check for your book.

 

Panzer says, "That's definitely a problem."

 

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 Register Your Copyright 

Authors, Publishers Await Answers as Anthropic Hearing Approaches o= Publishers Weekly

It's really hard to qualify.

In today's travels Panzer found a post about the Publishers Weekly site about the Anthropic lawsuit.

 

Jim Milliot's post includes the guidelines for books included in the class action copyright lawsuit. It also has links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "This lawsuit just gets more complicates."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to AnthropicTentative Settlement 

Collective and Co-op Publishers Find Strength in Numbers - Publishers Weekly

They're helping each other.

On his way home through the Catosphere Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site.There our traveling kitty boy found a post about indie publishers.

 

According to Nathalie op de Beeck's post, small and indie publishers are forming collectives and co-ops. It helps them work together and survive in the big publishing atmosphere.

 

 Panzer says, "This little kitty didn't know they're doing this."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll probably want to plan to take a rest after you finish reading.

 

To read the post tootle over to Publishers 

The $75,000 Cundill History Prize Name a 2025 Shortlist - Publishing Perspectives

I wonder if the feline history qualifies.

On a quick stop by Panzer at the Publishing Perspectives site he discovered the shortlist for the Cundill History Prize.

 

Porter Anderson's post has the complete eight book shortlist. On September 30 the list will be cut to three finalists and on October 30 the winner will be announced.

 

Panzer says, "$75,000 will buy a lot of kitty treats." 

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Cundill History Prize