The Enduring Genius of Ray Bradbury - Library of America Presentation

I'll see you there.

Today, Panzer found a free presentation for you about science fiction author Ray Bradbury. If you've been a reader of this site for a while, you know Panzer was a huge fan of Ray Bradbury's  books and stories.

On July 19 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (PDT) The Enduring Genius of  Ray Bradbury will be livestreamed on Zoom.  The event will include discussions of Ray Bradbury's work by authors, an editor, and an SF expert.

Although the event is free, you must register and get a "ticket" to attend.

For more information and to register tootle over to Ray Bradbury Event

Maple Leaf Mystery Conference: Virtual Conference Maiy 24-28, 2022 - Mystery Fanfare

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today when he decided to make a stop at the Mystery Fanfare site. There he found a post about the Maple Leaf Mystery Conference.

 

Lets sign up Mom!

The Maple Leaf Mystery Conference will be a Zoom online conference featuring top mystery writers, including Ian Rankin, Maureen Jennings, Vicki Delany and others. In addition to author interviews, there will be several panels featuring writers discussing writing techniques. The conference is scheduled for May 24-28. While the conference is not free, it is modestly price at $25 (Canadian) for the entire four day conference. The post contains links for more information and to register.

Panzer says, "The conference will be recorded so, if you can't attend a particular panel or event, you can watch it on YouTube later."

Note: This is a long-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for your reading. If you plan to follow the links, you decide what to bring to eat and drink.

To read the post tootle over to MAPLE LEAF MYSTERY CONFERENCE

12 Writing Conferences in January - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Today Panzer was sweeping out the Panzermobile when he found something stuck under the carpet. Pulling it out, our fastidious kitty boy discovered it was a post from the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site.

 

These look interesting.

Erica Verrillo's post is a list of writing conferences happening this month. Some are online via Zoom only. In addition to registration some have manuscript submission guidelines. Unfortunately, at least one has a registration deadline in December 2021.

 

Panzer says, "Sorry this is late. Our New Year preparations got in the way."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of cocoa and a muffin for your reading pleasure.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences

Sisters in Crime Canada West Author Showcase

 Today, when Panzer was cleaning the inside of the Panzermobile, he discovered something under the passenger floor mat. Pulling it out, our fastidious kitty found it was a post about the Sisters in Crime West Canada group.

According to the post, the group will hold an Author Showcase event online on November 4th at 6 pm Pacific Time. Participating authors will be Karen Abrahamson, Cathy Ace, Marcelle Dube, Joanna VanderViugt, P.D. Workman, and Susan Wright. Each author will have an opportunity to talk about their writing and read some of their work. The authors' bios are at the registration site. The event is free and online via Zoom. After you register you'll get an email with the Zoom link.

Free is always good.

Panzer says, "This sounds like it will be fun."

Note: Bring whatever you want to eat or drink, but remember this is on Zoom.

To register for the author event tootle over to Author Showcase

Bouchercon 2021 Free Presentations

Although due to the Covid-19 pandemic Bouchercon was cancelled this year, Panzer found two free presentation that were done via Zoom and posted online at YouTube.

The first is titled James Lee Burke and Alafair Burke in Conversation. 

The second is titled The Thrill of the Short Story: Video Panel

Free is good.

The Anthony Awards presentation will also be free and on Zoom at 4:00 pm today and posted at the same YouTube channel as the James Lee Burke and Alafair Burke presentation.

Panzer says, "Check your time zone to watch the Awards live."

To watch the James Lee Burke and Alafair Burke Zoom tootle over to Conversation

To watch The Thrill of the Short Story tootle over to Short Story Panel

Lefty Awards Tomorrow

 Panzer has a short post today. 

 

Better hurry!

Our kitty boy wants to  remind you tomorrow, April 10 at 4:00 pm PT, the Left Coast Crime Lefty Awards will be presented. (You will need to determine the time in your time zone.)

 

Panzer told you about the free online program back in March. This is not a writers' convention.

To register for the program tootle over to register

To read  Panzer's previous post tootle over to Leftys

Leftys Get the Zoom Treatment - The Rap Sheet

 It's been a while since Panzer has visited The Rap Sheet site, so he decided to make a stop there today. With no digging at all he found a post about the Leftys Awards this year.

It's April 10.

According to site owner J. Kingston Pierce's post, this year's Leftys will be presented via Zoom. The Leftys are given out by Left Coast Crime. The presentation is free and the post includes a link to register.

 

Panzer says, "Looks like this will be another year of the Zoom conventions."

 

Note: This is a short post. You don't even need a cup of tea.

 

To read the post tootle over to Leftys

Authors & Zoom - Anne R. Allen's Blog ... with Ruth Harris

It's been a while since Panzer has been at Anne R. Allen's Blog, so he decided to stop there today. Boy is he glad he did. At the blog he found a post about doing livestream author presentations.

It's not easy being on camera.

According to the post by Nate Hoffelder from The Digital Reader, authors need to be prepared to do online author events. With the continuation of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in-person events are no longer advisable. To fill the void authors are doing livestream events using Zoom (Tm). In the post Hoffelder covers how to be a guest or the host of the event. Also included are tips on using slides, on preparation for the author, the moderator and/or the assistant. There are also links to other posts by Hoffelder about doing podcasts which are similar to author livestream events.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the Comments after the post. There's some interesting information there."

Note: This is a long post. Bring a large glass of lemonade and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring a thermos of iced tea and six muffins.

To read the post tootle over to Zoom

No Post Today

We'll be back tomorrow.

Panzer here.

Mom is doing a Zoom class, so no post today.

Amazon upgrades Fire HD 8 lineup, adds USB-C charging, aiming to rebound in tablet market - GeekWire

I want one.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping and cheering coming from outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise took our inquisitive kitty to the GeekWire site. With no digging in the post pile, he found one about Amazon's Fire tablet.

According to Kurt Schlosser's post, Amazon has made upgrades to the Fire HD tablet. The post examines the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus for adults and the Fire HD 8 for Kids. Prices range from $89.00 to $159.00 depending on the different features and special offers you choose. You can use Zoom, Audible, Prime and more on the tablet. There are links included in the post to go to the Amazon store to check out the specifications and add-ons for each tablet.

Panzer says, "MeWow! I can Zoom with the new girl kitty down the street."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a small muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring an extra muffin.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Fire Tablets