Killer Nashville Magazine Online Update

Be back tomorrow with more news.

Panzer's next stop in the Catosphere today was at the Killer Nashville Magazine site. There he found the weekly update was posted.

 

This time it's a Craft Article about Motifs in your writing.

 

The feature is the last for the month.

 

To read it tootle over to May Killer Nashville Magazine 

Spotify Audiobooks+ Add-On Draws Users, Drives Revenue - Publishers Daily

One million people are a lot of extra hours listening.

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishers Daily site. With no digging in the posts at all he found one about Spotify.

 

According to the post by Ed Nawotka, Spotify has reported 1 million subscribers to the new Audiobooks+ Add-On. There are several links to other information about this Add-On included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "There's a lot of audiobooks being listened to on Spotify."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify Audiobooks 

Memorial Day

 

 

New Cat Puzzle: No. I'm not listening to you.

Hint

Here's today's jigsaw puzzle.

 

To see the finished puzzle at the puzzle site, click the square in the lower left corner there. 

 

This one is a real challenge. 

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to cat jigsaw puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Murder Mystery Movie: The Brasher Doubloon

A P.I. Philip Marlowe movie for you.

If you like the classic mystery movies with noir crime, here's one Panzer found on the Chris T channel on Youtube.

 

The Brasher Doubloon is 1947 black and white private eye mystery movie. It's 1 hour 12 minutes long.

 

Make some popcorn, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this classic movie.

 

To watch the movie trundle over to Classic Noir Movie 

Free to Listen Paranormal Romance Audiobook: Taken for Granite

How many tropes can you stuff in one story?

Here's a cozy gargoyle paranormal romance Panzer found on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

The romcom grumpy/sunshine romance Taken for Granite is written by Wynn Valentine. It's 5 hours 22 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Paranormal Romance 

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: Frothy Foul Play

Enjoy your weekend.

Panzer found this cozy murder mystery on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Frothy Foul Play was written by Tonya Kappes. It's 5 hours 45 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery Audiobook 

Free to Listen Sweet Romance Audiobook:My Brother's Grumpy Best Friend

It's Friday. Let the audiobook listening begin.

If you like the grumpy/sunshine romances, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

My Brother's Grumpy Best Friend was written by Abby Greyson. It's 4 hours 11 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Romance Audiobook 

The Big Thrill Magazine Online

That's it for today. See you tomorrow.

Panzer found this online issue of the International Thriller Writers The Big Thrill magazine. 

 

It has some interesting articles, features and reviews. Click the titles and descriptions below the book covers to get access to the material.

 

Note: It is more of a book advertising site.

 

To read the issue tootle over to The Big Thrill 

Court Rules Against Anna's Archive in Copyright Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

Another pirate site taken down.

Panzer found a post about the Anna's Archive lawsuit at Publishers Weekly site.

 

According to the post, the publishers won their copyright infringement lawsuit against the pirate site Anna's Archive. The court basically shut them down.

 

Panzer says, "That's a large fine. Now they have to find them and collect."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anna's Archive 

Mysteries set in France: Final Call for Articles - Mystery Fanfare

Got anything that might fit for them

Panzer found this market call at the Mystery Fanfare site.

 

Janet Rudolph, the Editor of the Mystery Readers Journal, is looking for articles for the next issue of the magazine. The post includes complete guidelines and the submission email address.

 

Panzer says, "The submission deadline is June 1."

 

Note: This is a medium length post, but most of the information covers the closed to submission categories. No snack needed. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Mystery Fanfare 

James Daunt Looks to Clarify B&N's Position on AI-Generated Books - Publishers Weekly

AI is definitely a fighting word for some people.

In a post yesterday Panzer gave you a link to a Today post about an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstores.

 

 In the interview James Daunt was asked about AI-Generated book sales. Apparently, some people were unhappy with his response, so he clarified the bookstores' stance and the Publishers Weekly posted about it. 

 

Panzer says, "Like this little kitty told you yesterday, 'Read the post all the way to the end'."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink. 

 

To read the post tootle over to James Daunt 

To read yesterday's post trundle over to Barnes and Noble CEO 

How Nice for "Mice" - The Rap Sheet

My work is finished for today.

Panzer made a quick stop at The Rap Sheet site on his way home.

 

According to J. Kingston Pierce's post, the 17 British Book Awards winners were announced last week. There's a link in the post to the winners announcement site. 

 

Panzer says, "The awards are called the Nibbies."

 

Note:The Rap Sheet post is short. You won't need a snack there. If you plan to go to the winners site, bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to The Rap Sheet 

Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt Would Support Stores Selling AI Written Books. Here's Why - Today

The title grabs your attention, doesn't it?

Panzer found this post on the Today site.

 

The post is based on an interview with James Daunt, CEO of Barnes and Noble bookstore chain. Be sure to read the post all the way to the end to see exactly what he said.

 

 Panzer says, "The title might be upsetting for some people, so read the whole post."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble 

Killer Nashville Magazine Update

That's it for today.

Panzer made a stop at the Killer Nashville Magazine site where he discovered an update added.

 

This week a nonfiction feature about Healthy Living has been added.

 

To read the updated feature tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

Anthropic Settlement Appears to Cruise Through It's Final Fairness Hearing - Publishing Perspectives

Always pay for your copyright.

Panzer found a post about the Anthropic author settlement case on the Publishing Perspective site.

 

According to the post, the court Fairness Hearing was held on May 14. While there were some objections to the settlement, it's speculated it will be approved soon and the money dispersed.

 

Panzer says, "It's been a long case."

 

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 

Audible's Manhattan Pop-Up Makes Audiobooks Social - Publishers Daily

It's an interesting concept for audiobooks.

Here's a post Panzer found at the Publishers Daily site.

 

An Audible Story House pop-up store opened in Manhattan. Inside the store to help make buying choices customers can listen to audiobooks, get help from sales personnel, or buy tickets to listen to authors and others programs at the store.

 

Panzer says, "There's even a cafe."

 

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 Audible Manhattan Pop-up

A Panzerism

Panzer on human confusion: 

 

He's always on my not good side.

What's His Name told me it's a three dimension world.

 

But I know he's wrong.

 

There are only two ...

 

My good side ...

And the side you don't want to be on. 

 

 

Cat Jigsaw Puzzle: That was a great nap.

Hint

Here's today's new jigsaw puzzle.

If you want to see the finished puzzle at any time at the puzzle site, click the square in the lower left corner.

 

Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle trundle over to Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: The Killers

Here's your movie.

Here's your classic mystery movie Panzer found on the Boomers channel on Youtube.

 

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

 

Make yourself some popcorn, grab your beverage of choice and enjoy the movie. 

 

To watch the movie tootle over to Classic Murder Mystery Movie

Free to Listen Romance Audiobook: Dragon Actually

I'll be back with your movie.

If you like fantasy romance, Panzer found this one on the Fire Dragon Audiobooks channel.

 

Dragon Actually is written by G.A. Aiken. It's 10 hours 24 minutes long. 

  

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Fantasy Romance Audiobook

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery: Mint Freeze Murder

I really need this nap. It's been a long week.

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

 

Mint Freeze Murder is written by Rosie A. Point . It's 3 hours 23 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Myztery Audiobook 

Free to Listen Small Town Romance: Mending Hearts in Pine Haven

I like romances in quiet places.

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

 

Mending Hearts in Pine Haven is written by Laura Abbott. It's 4 hours 21 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Small Town Romance Audiobook. 

Rose Hill Romance Novel Series Amazon - The Hollywood Reporter

I hope things calm down now.

Panzer made a quick stop at The Hollywood Reporter site where he found news about a new romance series.

 

According to Kathy Kilkenny's post, Amazon will be making a series from Elsie Silver's Rose Hill romances.

 

Panzer says, "You can listen to the post too."

 

Note:This is a long medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and four chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Rose Hill Romance Novels 

Fingerprint Awards Shortlists: Capital Crime Festival - Mystery Fanfare

They're global awards. Go vote.

This has been a bad week here in Panzerville. We told you a few days ago about our computer problems. It's been determined at the Computer Hospital that our computer will be making a journey to the Computer Graveyard. Nothing can be done to resurrect it, So, we've got a new computer. We should be back on schedule now.

 

******

 

Panzer made a stop at the Mystery Fanfare site today. There he found a post about the Fingerprint Awards.

 

Janet Rudolph lists the finalists in the seven Fingerprint Awards categories. Winners will be chosen by readers votes. There's a link included in the post to go to the voting site.

 

Panzer says, "Hurry. Voting ends on May 30."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Fingerprint Awards Shortlists 

May Killer Nashville Magazine Online

There'll be more stuff next week.

Panzer made a quick stop at the Killer Nashville Magazine site today. There he found the new issue had been uploaded.

 

 The issue includes an author interview and three craft articles (two of which are new).

 

 To read the issue tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine 

Set to Consider in Calgary - The Rap Sheet

I recognize some of the names. Do you?

Panzer's first stop today was at The Rap Sheet site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about the Anthony Awards.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post is a list of the finalists in the six categories for the Awards.

 

Panzer says, "Picking the winners is definitely going to be hard."

 

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 Anthony Award Finalists 

Jigsaw Puzzle:Did You See That?

Hint

Here's today's new jigsaw puzzle.

 

At the puzzle site you can see the finished puzzle by clicking the square in the lower left corner. 

 

This one is a challenge. Have fun!

 

To do the puzzle tootle over to Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: Shadows on the Stairs

I really need a nap today.

We had oura laptop crash today and are using a borrowed computer, so there'll only be a classic movie.

 

*****

 

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

 

It's a 1941 black and white murder mystery. It's 1 hour 3 minutes long.

Grab a piece of pizza, your beverage of choice and enjoy the movie.

To watch the movie toodle over to Classic mystery movie

Free to Listen Cowboy Clean Romance: The Jilted Bride's Billionaire Husband

Tomorrow is movie night.

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

 

The Jilted Bride's Billionaire Husband is written by Bree Livingston. It's narrated by Lorana Hoopes and 5 hours 48 minutes long. 

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Clean Romance Audiobook 

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: A Curious Incident

Next I'll find your romance audiobook.

Here's a cozy mystery audiobook Panzer found on the Cozy Mystery Audio channel on Youtube.

 

A Curious Incident is written by Vicki Delany. It's 8 hours 20 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery Audiobook

Audible's New Royalty Model - ACX

That's it. I'm finished for the day.

Panzer made a stop at the ACX site. There our kitty pilot discovered a post about Audible's new royalty model. 

 

According to the post, the current royalty system will be discontinued at the end of the year. There's a long section of questions and answers.

 

 Panzer says, "You'll need to enroll your material in the new model."

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Audible 

Authors Guild AI-Related Model Publishing Contract Clauses

My eyes hurt just looking at it.

Today Panzer stopped at The Authors Guild site. There he found a post with sample clauses concerning AI authors should get in their publishing contracts.

 

The post contains samples for nearly every use of AI with an author's material.

 

Panzer says, "Some of the things listed neither Mom nor I would have known to ask for in a contract."  

 

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

 

To read the post trundle over to AI Clauses

Kraus, Li, Lopore Among 2026 Pulitzer Prize Winners - Publishers Daily

Interesting books.

At the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a post about the Pulitzer Prize winners.

 

The post by Sophia Stewart lists the winners and finalists in the six categories of fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

 

Panzer says, "I recognize some of the author names."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for your snack.

 

 To read the post tootle over to Pulitzer Prize Winners

Publishers Files Lawsuit Against Meta, Mark Zuckerberg - Publishers Daily

You knew this was coming, right?

While Panzer was at the Publishers Daily site, he found a post about a lawsuit against Meta.

 

Jim Milliot's post describes the rational behind the publishers suit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg. Included in the post are links to previous posts with more information.

 

Panzer says, "Authors are also part of the lawsuit." 

 

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Meta 

Inaugural Children's Booker Prize Launches, Opens Search for Child Judges - Publishers Daily

Interesting.

Today Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Daily site. There our traveling kitty found a post about the new Children's Booker Prize.

 

Emma Kantor's post has information about the new prize and the search for child judges to be added to the adult judges. Included in the post are links to previous posts about the prize. 

 

 Panzer says, "Child judges? A good idea when judging children's books."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for your snack. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Children's Booker Prize 

Short Mystery Fiction Society Derringer Awards Winners Announced

Recognize any names?

The Short Mystery Fiction Society announced the Derringer Awards winners on May 1.

 

Derringer Awards were given in five fiction categories and one Golden Derringer. The post also includes a link to a list of all the finalists.

 

To read the post trundle over to 2026 Derringer Awards Winners 

A Panzerism

 Panzer on Spring Love:

 

It's Spring time. When a boy kitty's thoughts turn to girl kitties.

 

There I was last night, sitting on the back fence ...

 Singing that I was looking for love.

Then I saw her ... an answer to my kitty serenade.

The most beautiful girl kitty ...

Long shiny gorgeous calico fur ... unbelievably cute ears.

I asked her for a date.

She'll be back. Girls cant resist me.

She looked at me with those golden eyes ... then shook her head.

I asked for her phone number so I could call her.

She gave it to me with no hesitation.

But ... When I called it today, some guy answered and said, "Animal Control Service. Cat Neutering Division.

Darn claws. I must have dialed wrong.

 

 

 

 

From Cat Wisdom for humans 

New Puzzle: I can see you over there.

Hint

Here's your new jigsaw puzzle, I can see you over there.

 

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

 

Have fun today!

 

To do the puzzle trundle over to Cat Jigsaw Puzzle

Free to Watch Classic Mystery Movie: Rome Express

See you tomorrow.

Panzer found this mystery thriller movie on the Eternal Silver Screen channel on Youtube.

 

Rome Express is a 1932 black and white murder mystery set on a train in Europe. It's 1 hour 30 minutes long.

 

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

 

To watch the movie trundle over to Classic Murder Mystery Movie 

Free to Listen Regency Romance Audiobook: Flame and Ember

I'll find your movie next.

If you like regency romance with a marriage of convenience thrown in, Panzer found this one on the author's channel on Youtube.

 

Flame and Ember was written by M.A. Nichols. It's 8 hours 36 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Regency Romance Audiobook 

Bloody Scotland The Podcast

Interesting.

The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival has a new episode up at Bloody Scotland The Podcast. 

 

The episode features an interview with writer JD Kirk and Imani Thompson discussing her novel, Honey.

 

The episode is 42 minutes long. 

  

To listen to the episode trundle over to JD Kirk and Imani Thompson 

Free to Listen Cozy Mystery Audiobook: The Dinner Lady Detectives

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

Here's a cozy murder mystery Panzer found on the Cozy Audio Mystery channel on youtube.

 

The Dinner Lady Detectives is written by Hannah Hendy. It's 7 hours 33 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Cozy Mystery Audiobook 

Free to Listen Small Town Romance Audiobook: First Date

I'll find a mystery audiobook next.

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

 

First Date is written by Wynn Valentine. It's 2 hours 30 minutes long.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Small Town Romance 

New Report Weighs Pros and Cons of AI - Publishers Daily

Interesting.

Panzer's last stop today was at the Publishers Daily. With a little digging he found a post about a survey conducted in the U.S. and Canada..

  

The survey addressed the pros and cons of AI use in the publishing industry and libraries and the individuals involved in both. The post includes a link to the survey report.

 

Panzer says, "There's still a lot of unknowns in AI."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea, a brownie, and two chocolate chip cookies to snack on. If you follow the link to read the report, you'll need to decide what to take with you to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Pros and Cons of AI 

Basking in Edgar's Glory - The Rap Sheet

Do you recognize anybody on the list?

Panzer's next stop was at The Rap Sheet site. There our intrepid kitty pilot found a post about the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Awards.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the winners in the nine Edgar Award categories and four additional award winners. Also included are the nominees for each award.

 

Panzer says, "There are a lot of awards." 

 

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

 

To read the winner's list tootle over to Edgars Awards 

78 Calls for Submissions in May 2026 - Paying markets - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everyone here.

Panzer's .first stop today was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a list of paying markets accepting submissions.

 

Erica Verrillo's list includes many genres and both fiction and nonfiction markets accepting submissions.

 

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

 

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

 

To read the market submissions list tootle over to Calls for Submissions in May

54 Writing Contests in May 2026 - No entry fees! - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

I'm saving my energy to enter a couple.

Panzer's last stop of the day was at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he discovered news about May writing contests.

 

Erica Verrillo's list has 54 free to enter writing contests. These include both fiction and nonfiction contests.

 

Panzer says, "Always read all the submission rules and deadlines before you enter."

 

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

 

To read the contest list trundle over to  54 Writing Contests

Killer Nashville Magazine Update

You have to go back each week for the update.

Panzer found the Killer Nashville Magazine's last update for the month of April uploaded at the site.

 

The update includes three new writing craft articles.

  

To read the post tootle over to Killer Nashville Magazine Update 

With Agatha's Endorsement - The Rap Sheet

You can't get any cozier than than that.

Panzer made a stop at The Rap Sheet site today. There our little traveling kitty found an announcement about the Malice Domestic conference.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the award winner in each of the six categories announced at the conference. Also included in the post is the other nominees for each award.

 

Panzer says, "Recognize any of your favorite author's names on the list?" 

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack.

 

To read the post trundle over to The Rap Sheet