J.C. Bruce

Hot off the Presses. The Latest Adventure in The Strange Files Series is Out!

So, the good news: Alexander Strange discovers he has a guardian angel. Oddly: She’s from the future and she’s communicating to him through his shipboard mannequin, Mona. Strange, right? Now the bad news: His guardian angle is the one who needs protection. And Alexander must figure out how to save her — from the past. But who better than America’s only journalist devoted to covering news of the weird on a full-time basis. But this

Kirkus Reviews Calls STRANGE TIMING ‘Highly Entertaining’

The influential Kirkus Reviews calls the sixth book in The Strange Files series — STRANGE TIMING — “A highly entertaining romp through high strangeness.” Among other comments: “Readers will

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My First Ever Effort at Using AI to Create a Graphic Image

What would happen if you merged Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s DNA with a tardigrade, nobody ever asked. But I did. I was inspired by

What Could Go Wrong? Let’s Drain the Stratosphere. Or Not.

J.C. Bruce One way to fight global warming is to drain the water out of the stratosphere, some scientists theorize. Which, to my mind,

JCBLOG: Here’s a Dizzying New Spin on the Climate Crisis

By J.C. Bruce Scientists have discovered a dizzying new consequence of global warming: It’s is causing the Earth’s axis to shift. Our planet historically

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Swear You’ve Never Fought a Duel

Most states have some weird laws on the books, but this one from Kentucky is one of the strangest: Every elected official in the

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STRANGE FILES Newsletter: Here’s Your Link to the Latest Issue

Here’s where to find your very own copy of the latest STRANGE FILES newsletter. It’s fun, hypoallergenic, and guaranteed to make you the smartest

Time to Start Planning to See April’s Solar Eclipse

It’s not too soon to begin planning for how you will view April 8, 2024’s solar eclipse. The map (above) shows the path of totality.

International Mermaid Day is March 29

International Mermaid Day is observed every year on March 29. Give your favorite mermaid chocolate on this day. They especially like M&Ms. The above image is

March is Full of Holidays and Celebrations. Some Lesser Known Ones Include…

March 1 — Employee Appreciation Day March 2 — International Rescue Cat Day March 3 — National Anthem Day March 4 — National Grammer

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It’s Like Jurassic Park Only Real. And “Strange Timing” Predicted It

Life imitating art, another scientific trend that emerged in 2023, is going by the name “resurrection biology,” and if that sounds ominously like Jurassic

Nearly 1,000 New Animals Discovered. Doctor Who Fans Rejoice

Nearly 1,000 new species of animals were discovered around the globe during 2023, which just goes to show how much biodiversity there is yet

The Story of the Judge Who Saved Christmas — A Strange Files Column

THE STRANGE FILES CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: MERRY CHRISTMAS (from the novel: STRANGE TIMING) The Time a Federal Judge Ruled—in Verse—to Save the Christmas Holiday

STRANGE CRITTERS: Hiss-terical Encounter of the Slithering Kind

A Tucson woman returned home after a four-day trip and said she was “looking forward to using my own restroom in peace.” Instead, she

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Kirkus Reviews Calls STRANGE TIMING ‘Highly Entertaining’

The influential Kirkus Reviews calls the sixth book in The Strange Files series — STRANGE TIMING — “A highly entertaining romp through high

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The Reviews Are In and The Strange Files is a Hit

Bruce’s prose is consistently crisp and controlled, and the tension between the various characters is genuinely entertaining throughout. A charming and suspenseful page-turner punctuated

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Naples author’s ‘Mister Manners’ receives national recognition The Annual 2022 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards recognized Mister Manners by J.C. Bruce

Guest Commentary: ‘Get Strange’ Turns the Tropics into a Mystery Setting

The Naples Daily News did a feature on books from local authors that should be on everyone’s Christmas list. This portion was about my

Strange Files Series a Winner Again

For the second consecutive year, a novel by Naples author J.C. Bruce has won the gold medal for best mystery in Florida’s most prestigious

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My First Ever Effort at Using AI to Create a Graphic Image

What would happen if you merged Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s DNA with a tardigrade, nobody ever asked. But I did. I was inspired by

Hot off the Presses. The Latest Adventure in The Strange Files Series is Out!

So, the good news: Alexander Strange discovers he has a guardian angel. Oddly: She’s from the future and she’s communicating to him through his

Kirkus Reviews Calls STRANGE TIMING ‘Highly Entertaining’

The influential Kirkus Reviews calls the sixth book in The Strange Files series — STRANGE TIMING — “A highly entertaining romp through high

STRANGE FILES Newsletter: Here’s Your Link to the Latest Issue

Here’s where to find your very own copy of the latest STRANGE FILES newsletter. It’s fun, hypoallergenic, and guaranteed to make you the smartest

What Could Go Wrong? Let’s Drain the Stratosphere. Or Not.

J.C. Bruce One way to fight global warming is to drain the water out of the stratosphere, some scientists theorize. Which, to my mind,

Time to Start Planning to See April’s Solar Eclipse

It’s not too soon to begin planning for how you will view April 8, 2024’s solar eclipse. The map (above) shows the path of totality.

International Mermaid Day is March 29

International Mermaid Day is observed every year on March 29. Give your favorite mermaid chocolate on this day. They especially like M&Ms. The above image is

March is Full of Holidays and Celebrations. Some Lesser Known Ones Include…

March 1 — Employee Appreciation Day March 2 — International Rescue Cat Day March 3 — National Anthem Day March 4 — National Grammer

The Strange Files Series

The Strange Files Series Order Your Copies on Amazon and Other Online Booksellers The Strange Files Phoenix newspaper columnist Alexander Strange enjoys his job

Order Your Copies of the Strange Files Series

CLICK HERE to get your book now!

It’s Like Jurassic Park Only Real. And “Strange Timing” Predicted It

Life imitating art, another scientific trend that emerged in 2023, is going by the name “resurrection biology,” and if that sounds ominously like Jurassic

Nearly 1,000 New Animals Discovered. Doctor Who Fans Rejoice

Nearly 1,000 new species of animals were discovered around the globe during 2023, which just goes to show how much biodiversity there is yet

Cure For National Hangover Day

National Hangover Day is January 1, also known as New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. Scientists say the best way to avoid a hangover

How to Make New Year’s Resolutions

The key to making and achieving successful New Year’s resolutions in a few simple steps with examples: Narrow your goals. For instance, instead of

Critics Love Strange Timing

Reviewed by Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers’ Favorite Alexander Strange specializes in the bizarre. As a reporter, his life revolves around quirky, inexplicable stories to

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Alexander Strange has an unusual guardian angle — she’s the one who needs protection. Not enough that he’s typing his fingers to the bone

Christmas Bests

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The Story of the Judge Who Saved Christmas — A Strange Files Column

THE STRANGE FILES CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: MERRY CHRISTMAS (from the novel: STRANGE TIMING) The Time a Federal Judge Ruled—in Verse—to Save the Christmas Holiday

Come See Me at the Local Author Book Fair

I’ll be signing copies of the five novels in The Strange Files series Nov. 18 at the annual Local Author Book Fair in Naples.

What I’m Reading: Enough, Collision of Power, To Infinity and Beyond, and more

Nonfiction has dominated my reading list recently with the release of several, diverse tombs, all riveting in their own rights. Enough. My wife Sandy and I

JCBLOG: Here’s a Dizzying New Spin on the Climate Crisis

By J.C. Bruce Scientists have discovered a dizzying new consequence of global warming: It’s is causing the Earth’s axis to shift. Our planet historically

STRANGE CRITTERS: Hiss-terical Encounter of the Slithering Kind

A Tucson woman returned home after a four-day trip and said she was “looking forward to using my own restroom in peace.” Instead, she

Let’s Celebrate Emma M. Nutt Day

And who is this Emma person? She was the world’s first female telephone operator. Which raises a couple of important questions, especially for younger

Equal Day + Equal Night = Equinox

The Autumnal Equinox is September 23. This marks the official beginning of the fall season in the northern hemisphere when the hours of daylight and

What I’m Reading

Just finished CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s All The Demons Are Here. The two point-of-view characters are Ike Marder, an AWOL Marine hiding from Idaho Nazis who hooks

What I’m Reading and Watching: Murderbot, Barbie

I’ve become completely addicted to Martha Wells’ Murderbot series Sentient robots have been around for a while (yes, Isaac Asimov, Ian McEwan, and Dennis

STRANGE CRITTERS: Vampire Fish Stalk the Great Lakes

The sea lamprey, a fish with an eel-like shape and an appetite for blood, is making a comeback in the Great Lakes. Nicknamed the

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Swear You’ve Never Fought a Duel

Most states have some weird laws on the books, but this one from Kentucky is one of the strangest: Every elected official in the

Women’s Equality Day is August 26

On August 26 we celebrate Women’s Equality Day. And in a wild coincidence, the Mattel toy company has launched a lineup of dolls spotlighting

Join Me in Fort Myers for a July Book Signing

My next book signing will be at The Art of Fashion & Moore on Sunday July 23 from 1-4 p.m. Drop by for food

‘Ascension’ Will Take You to (Scary) New Heights

By J.C. Bruce Just finished reading Ascension by Nicholas Binge and I devoured it in two days — the literal definition of “binge” reading,

June 30 is Asteroid Day — Time to Think About Defending Planet Earth

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What? Pythons Weren’t Enough? Now Dangerous Snails?

Giant African land snails have been spotted on Florida’s east coast prompting officials to place a quarantine on Broward County. The snails can grow

Fourth of July Safety Tips

With Independence Day approaching, we are reminded of the importance of fireworks safety. Last year, nine people were killed and more than 11,000 injured

CUTE BUT DEADLY: Beware the Blue-Ringed Octopus

Mystery writers are always looking for new ways to kill off characters. So, I was fascinated to discover this story. An unnamed Australian woman was

Authors Show Podcast

The Reviews Are In and The Strange Files is a Hit

Bruce’s prose is consistently crisp and controlled, and the tension between the various characters is genuinely entertaining throughout. A charming and suspenseful page-turner punctuated

J.C. Bruce has been seeing Strange things happen and he’s delighted

Harriet Howard Heithaus Naples Daily News Staying home has given Southwest Florida a new appreciation for all things local. Two local authors have found

Extra! Extra! Read All About The Strange Files Series

Naples author’s ‘Mister Manners’ receives national recognition The Annual 2022 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards recognized Mister Manners by J.C. Bruce

What’s Your Superpower? Maybe Reading?

Here are the two reasons you should insist your kids not read comic books. Wink. Wink. An item in the news today underscores why

OUR WORLD: Last 8 Years The Hottest Ever Recorded.

The last eight years were the warmest on record even with the cooling influence of a La Niña weather pattern since 2020, the European

STRANGE SCIENCE : Use This Info to Impress Your Friends

How far can the human eye see? While the majority of us wouldn’t consider our vision to be extraordinary, the human eye can see much

YOUR HEALTH: Six Minutes of Exercise Wards off Dementia

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise is enough to produce a key protein in the brain, one that’s important in brain formation, function, and memory,

STRANGER THAN FICTION: The Right Way to Smile at a Cat

Cats Want You to Smile at Them A new study shows that cats like it when their humans smile at them, but you have

Guest Commentary: ‘Get Strange’ Turns the Tropics into a Mystery Setting

The Naples Daily News did a feature on books from local authors that should be on everyone’s Christmas list. This portion was about my

June’s Get Smart Newsletter

Get Smart Newsletter Be the sharpest person in the room–or the Zoom By J.C. Bruce Welcome to Summer, Hurricane Season, and the Best Dad

AMAZING SCIENCE: Earthrise Seen From the Moon’s Surface

Days before Japan’s Hakuto-R lunar lander apparently crashed into the moon’s surface on April 25, it snapped a truly gorgeous picture of our planet. The image, which