R.J. Silver's Blog, page 13

I Want A Nickname

It's immature of me, I know, but most western men living in Thailand have a nickname.  In fact, it's the same nickname.  They are called "butterflies" by Thai women because they routinely flutter from one Asian flower (woman) to the …

Beware Cute Faces

I love cute faces on children.  I love smiling ones, sad ones, sleepy ones, and especially impish ones. When it comes to my romantic partner, however, I hate cute faces.  They're a woman's ultimate weapon, her trump card in every … Continue reading →

A Small Dose of Reality

I've had a lot of fun on this site this past month, most of it coming from you, the readers.  The humor/camaraderie that's developed among some of the regulars in the Comments section has been especially satisfying.  There's only one … Continue reading →

Seeking Opinions On New Covers

Hi All, We're in the middle of changing the covers for P & P and BGYM.  I've been happy with the pictures and the sky-blue background, which I feel match the playful style of the books.  But I haven't been … Continue reading →

My Recurring Dreams (Part 2)

Okay, so where were we?  Ex # 2 was above me on the deck, interrogating the neighbors in Satanic fashion, while I was hiding below in abject terror.  Then one of my blabbermouth neighbors said— I don't actually know he … Continue reading →

My Recurring Dreams (Part 1)

I had another dream last night, and it involved the same recurring elements I've experienced for the past twenty years. The first element is the presence of my ex-wives, of which there are two formal and three common-law.  I know … Continue reading →

I Had A Dream (Part 1)

Actually, I don't know if I could call it "a dream", as my dreams are far too erratic and fractured to imply such cohesion. Regardless, these nocturnal adventures typically involve three recurring elements that might draw Freud's interest, you know, … Continue reading →

I Feel Cheapened

I got propositioned today.  I was walking down a busy street in broad daylight when a woman said, "Hey!"  Actually, it was more like, "Heyyyyy."  No, that's not quite it.  It was a kind of a Joey Tribbiani "How you … Continue reading →

Beware Illegal Copies For Sale & Ranting Wingnuts

As most of you know, I write for joy to give joy.  Apparently, I now have to modify that motto to include something to do with lawyers and wingnuts. I need a lawyer because some publisher by the name of … Continue reading →

Beware Illegal, For-Sale Copies & Ranting Wingnuts

As most of you know, I write for joy to give joy.  Apparently, I now have to modify that motto to include something to do with lawyers and wingnuts. I need a lawyer because some publisher by the name of … Continue reading →