72 Writing Contests in May 2024 - No entry fees - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Hurry! You don't have much time.

Panzer made a  stop at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There our inquisitive kitty boy found a post about writing contests with no entry fee in May.

Included in Erica Verrillo's list are fiction, nonfiction, and poetry contests. You'll need to hurry because some of the contests have May 1 deadlines.

Panzer says, "Always read the rules before you submit."

Note: Because there are 72 contests listed, this is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Contests

Internet Archive Files Final Appeal Brief in Book Scanning Case - Publishers Weekly

How many times can you say the same thing the same way?

Panzer's first stop in the Catosphere today was at the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about the ongoing copyright infringement case against the Internet Archive (IA).

 

According to Andrew Albanese's post, the Internet Archive (IA) filed their final reply in the copyright infringement case they lost. Basically, their brief says the judge made the wrong decision in the case and needs to change it. It reads like the same argument IA has made in the case all along.

  

Panzer says, "To this little kitty it looks like it says it's okay for them to scan your work without your permission and without payment."

Note: This is a long-medium 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 Internet Archive

37 Marvelous Writing Conferences and Workshops in May 2024 - Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity

Something for everybody.

Panzer just stopped in at the Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity site. There he found a list of the writing conferences and workshops available in May.

 

 Erica Verrillo's list includes conferences and workshops for fiction, nonfiction and poetry writers in numerous genres and in short and long form. Some of them have starting dates as early as May 2, so don't wait to check these out.

Panzer says, "Be sure to read the registration guidelines because some have restrictions."

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

 

To read the post tootle over to Writing Conferences and Workshops

Winnowing Down the Competition - The Rap Sheet

There's an ebook category.

Today, Panzer made a quick trip to The Rap Sheet site. With a little digging in the posts our illustrious kitty boy found one about the 2024 CrimeFest Awards shortlist.

 

J. Kingston Pierce's post lists the seven award categories and the nominees for each. The list also includes links to some of the material.

Panzer says, "The list is so long you'll need to read them yourself."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to eat and drink for your snack while you read.

To read the post tootle over to Competition

A Monday Panzerism

Panzer on tools:

Mom, what do you mean cats can't use tools.

 A little back scratch would be nice too.*

Not true.

I think of you as my P.T.U.

That's Personal Transportation Unit.

Now, pick me up and carry me to the window while you're petting my head, you silly tool.

* From Cat Wisdom for humans

Your Free Sunday Jigsaw Puzzle: I've been berry busy today.

Hint

Here's your Sunday jigsaw puzzle. It's late today because we spent the afternoon planting raspberry bushes.

 

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

Today's puzzle is different than our usual kitty puzzle; instead, in honor of all our work today, it's raspberry bushes.

Have fun!

To do the puzzle tootle over to I've been berry busy today.

Free Classic Mystery Movie: The Studio Murder Mystery

1929? Have fun with this one.

For tonight's mystery movie Panzer found one on the Wm. Thomas Sherman channel on YouTube.

 

The Studio Murder Mystery is a 1929 black and white classic mystery movie. It's 1 hour long.

Get your favorite beverage, make a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the mystery.

To watch the movie tootle over to The Studio Murder Mystery

Free Clean Regency Romance Audiobook: An Agreeable Alliance

You'll need some cookies too because this one is long.

If you like regency romances, Panzer found one for you.

 

The sweet Regency romance An Agreeable Alliance is written by Kasey Stockton. It's narrated by Laura Greaves and 7 hours long.

Make a big pot of tea, grab a warm blanket, lay on the couch and enjoy this clean, sweet romance.

 

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to An Agreeable Alliance

Free Classic Mystery Short Story: The Missing Will

It's just the beginning of your fun.

For all you mystery short story lovers Panzer found one on the Audiobooky channel on YouTube.

 

The Hercule Poirot short mystery The Missing Will was written by Agatha Christie. It's narrated by Nigel Cairn and 20 minutes long.

Make a cup of tea, lean back in your chair and enjoy this mystery.

To listen to the audio story tootle over to The Missing Will

Free Clean Romance Audiobook: Lawfully Redeemed

See you tomorrow.

For those of you who like your romance audiobooks clean Panzer has one for you.

The enemies to lovers romance Lawfully Redeemed is written and narrated by Lorana Hoopes. It's 2 hours 7 minutes long.

Get the beverage of your choice, wrap up in a warm blanket and enjoy this short romance.

To listen to the audiobook tootle over to Lawfully Redeemed