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 one of my favorites. I spent a fair
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 writing awards. The Florida Writers Association, the state’s
Strange Currents, Mister Manners Win Awards
The Florida Writers Association, the state’s largest and most prestigious literary organization, has announced that two novels by J.C. Bruce — Strange Currents and Mister Manners — have won both gold and
Coronavirus in Florida Claims an Entire City but the Mermaids Survived
Thousands of lives have been lost in Florida due to the coronavirus pandemic and now the disease has claimed an entire city. Thankfully, the mermaids are okay. The community in question is
Tidbits From My Old Files–Stories That Never Made It
I’m stranded aboard my houseboat, the Miss Demeanor, practicing social distancing while we wait and pray for the coronavirus pandemic to pass. Trying to be productive while in isolation, I’ve been cleaning