Free BookFest Replays Available

I am still recovering from last week.

Last week Panzer and Mom went to Book Brush's BookMARCon. The con ran online Thursday through Sunday afternoon. They had a lot of fun and learned a lot.

 

Because the BookFest con ran Saturday and Sunday, they missed it. However, when Panzer went into the Catosphere today, he discovered BookFest had uploaded both days' events to YouTube. So, if you missed it, you can watch it online.

 

 Note: Each day's video is about six hours long.

 

To watch day 1 of BookFest tootle over to BookFest One

To watch day 2 of BookFest tootle over to  BookFest Two

2024 DragonCon Is Coming

I need a lot of rest before the Con.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he decided to make a trip to the DragonCon site. Our inquisitive kitty wanted to see how things are progressing for this year's Con.  Panzer attended once and he's planning for all the fun and noise and excitement this year. There are humans dressed in costumes everywhere. The Con runs August 29 - September 2 in Atlanta, GA.

 

If you're interested in DragonCon, you have two opportunities to get involved right now.

 

First, the 2024 submission guidelines for the DragonConTV fun.are posted at the site. If you want to make a spoof, parody, music, or fan video to be broadcast on DragonConTV now is the time to get started. Be sure to follow all the rules exactly or you'll be disqualified.

Second, now is the time to get started with the DragonCon Awards process.You don't need to be a member to nominate or vote for the novel, book cover, comic book or graphic novel, TV series, movie, or games in the Awards Program. Follow the rules now to get started.

For the information on DragonCon tootle over to DragonCon

For the DragonConTV guidelines tootle over to DragonConTV

For the nomination and voting process tootle over to DragonCon Awards

Free Publishing Perspectives Forum at Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 Videos

I looked everywhere. There's just nothing here today.

There's not much going on in the Catosphere today, so Panzer is giving you the link to the Publishing Perspective's Forum at the the Frankfurt Book Fair.

 

There are 17 videos from the three day program in November on the YouTube channel. The videos include talks on rights, translations, comics, graphic novels, and much more.

To watch the videos tootle over to Publishing Perspectives Forum

Free Viewing In Case You Missed The BookFest 2023

They got those videos up quick.

In case you missed this weekend's The BookFest Fall 2023, Panzer discovered they already have the videos posted online.

 

At the YouTube channel Books That Make You site scroll down to The BookFest Fall 2023 heading. You can click the Play all button or click on each cover below the heading to watch them individually. 

 

The videos are divided into for Readers and for Writers as The BookFest is for both. There are over 10 hours of viewing available.

 

Enjoy.

 

To watch BookFest tootle over toThe BookFest Fall 2023

Free Video Transcript Translator

I want to try it.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when the Panzermobile was shaken by clapping and cheering outside. Following all the noise, took our brave kitty boy to the Aloud site.

Aloud is a video translator. The site lists four languages your video transcript can be translated from English into:Spanish, Indonesian, Hindi, and Portuguese. There's an information video at the site which explains about Aloud. You should watch the video before you signup. Signup is free.

 

 Panzer says, "It's a translator for video scripts, but this little kitty is sure a book manuscript translator will be next."

 

To read the post tootle over to Aloud

OverDrive to acquire Kanopy - Publishers Weekly

 Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Publishers Weekly site. With no digging at all he found a post about OverDrive and Kanopy.

 

According to the post by Andrew Albanese, OverDrive is buying Kanopy. OverDrive is the major supplier of materials to libraries. Kanopy is a library service which makes documentary videos, movies and educational videos available to library patrons for free. There are links included in the post about OverDrive's previous acquisitions. There's no real information about what the acquisition will mean for the continuation of Kanopy.

Goodbye Kanopy?

 

Panzer says, "Mom watches educational videos on Kanopy. This little kitty wonders what will happen now."

 

Note: This is a short, short medium length post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading selection.

 

To read the post tootle over to Overdrive and Kanopy

The British Book Awards - The Booksellers

 Today Panzer went to The British Book Awards post(s) at The Booksellers site.

 

The site has videos of the program for the presentation of the British Book Awards for the Book of the Year and Trade Awards. There's a link in the Welcome message to view individual author and illustrator interviews in the Nibbles Studio. Below the first 2021 program video is the author and illustrator interviews as one video. After the second 2021 program video is The Winners section. If you click on either the "Book of the Year" or the"Trade Awards," you'll be taken to the finalist list with a description of each one.

Okay. Where's my tuna popcorn?

 

Note: Since this is a collection of videos, it's a very l-o-n-g post. However, since it is videos, you can take a break whenever you want. Bring popcorn, pop, your slippers, a blanket to get comfortable and enjoy the videos..

 

To watch the videos tootle over to British Book Awards

B&N to Release New Nook Tablet in April - Publishers Weekly

 Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping coming from outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise took our brave kitty boy to the Publishers Weekly site. There with no digging at all he found a short summary of a press release from Barnes and Noble.

 

According to Publishers Weekly, the press release states the new Barnes and Noble Nook is set to hit the market in April. The $129.99 Nook isn't just an ereader. You can also play games and watch videos on it. The post includes a link to the Barnes and Noble press release.

 

It looks interesting.

Panzer says, "You really want to follow the link to the Barnes and Noble press release. It includes all the specs on the new Nook."

 

Note: This is a short post. You won't even need a cup of tea to read the Publishers Weekly post. If you plan to follow the link to the Barnes and Noble press release, bring a cup of tea and a muffin.

 

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Nook

A Virtual Mystery in the Midlands - Writers Who Kill

As Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he heard clapping and cheering coming from outside. Following all the hullabaloo took our inquisitive kitty boy to the Writers Who Kill site. There he found a post about the Mystery in the Midlands writers conference.

It was virtual and they didn't invite me?

The post by Paula Gail Benson is about the third annual Mystery in the Midlands writers conference. This year because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) the conference was virtual. The post includes screen shots of the participants and descriptions of the writers panels. Also included is a link to the replay of the panels. There are five panel videos and a Welcome session video.

Panzer says, "No travel involved and you can watch the conference sessions for free."

Note: Because of all the screen shots included, this is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to read today's selection. If you plan to watch the replays, bring a thermos of tea, five apple cinnamon muffins, four chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) and three pieces of fudge.

To read the post tootle over to Mystery in the Midlands

HMH Debuts Kids' Digital Subscription Service - Publishers' Weekly

Halloween is coming!

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today when he heard giggling and laughing coming from the Publishers' Weekly site. Hurrying over there, our big bad kitty boy discovered a post about publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's newest endeavor.

According to Calvin Reid's post, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is starting a new children's subscription service with ebooks, videos and games. HMH's service will be available for younger children in the 3 years old to 7 years old age bracket. At $9.99 per month the service will be expensive when compared to the other children's subscription services which range in the $3.99 to $4.99 bracket.

To read the post, tootle over to online kids' digital subscription service