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Essays and short fiction from MissMeliss, the Bathtub Mermaid (aka Melissa A. Bartell).

The Bathtub Mermaid The Bathtub Mermaid

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    • 4.8 • 6 Ratings

Essays and short fiction from MissMeliss, the Bathtub Mermaid (aka Melissa A. Bartell).

    TBM-2312.24 – Mermaid Minute – A Visit from Old Sandy Klaws

    TBM-2312.24 – Mermaid Minute – A Visit from Old Sandy Klaws

    Still, I heard him exclaim as his bubble trail died…

    "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a Good Tide!"

    • 4 min
    TBM-2312.23 – Dear Santa… (2023)

    TBM-2312.23 – Dear Santa… (2023)

    That’s it for now, Santa. Give my love to Ms. Claus, and scritch Blitzen behind the left antler for me. You know that’s her favorite spot.

    • 4 min
    TBM-2312.21- Mermaid Minute – Frosty the Narwhal

    TBM-2312.21- Mermaid Minute – Frosty the Narwhal

    Frosty the Narwhal

    Wore his spiral tusk with pride

    And he spent his days

    Cruising through the waves

    Of the ice cold arctic tides.

    • 4 min
    TBM-2312.18 – Yes, Marina There IS a Sandy Klaws

    TBM-2312.18 – Yes, Marina There IS a Sandy Klaws

    https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TBM-2312.18-Yes-Marina.mp3

    • 4 min
    TBM-2312.16 – Mermaid Minute – Deck the Shoals

    TBM-2312.16 – Mermaid Minute – Deck the Shoals

    Deck the shoals with strands of kelp

    Fa la la la la, la la la la

    Let the dolphin's joy be felt

    Fa la la la la, la la la la

    Steep yourself in ocean lore

    Fa la la la, la la la, la la la

    While our mermaid voices soar

    Fa la la la la, la la la la

    • 2 min
    TBM-2312.15 – Mermaid Minute – Do You See What I See?

    TBM-2312.15 – Mermaid Minute – Do You See What I See?

    Said the Big Wave to the tiny star.

    "Do You see what I see?

    On the ocean floor tiny star,

    Do you see what I see?"

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Nuchtchas ,

Stories, essays, and eclectic musings

I love hearing Melissa's voice so hearing her tell me stories is just gravy. My only complaint is there aren't more episodes, but there will be

Bajasusana ,

Ip in Smoke

A smokey, smooth mystery with a twist. Melissa set the scene perfectly and one can see the leather chairs pulled up to the fireplace. The ending is a surprise.
Melissa's reading is smooth and perfect for a noir story.

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