SILVER CORD STORIES

I remember as a kid a pushy realtor who was always dropping off notepads at our house. It felt like every time we came home, a fresh pile was on our front mat. Sometimes we’d pull up and he’d be scampering off to his car like a rabbit back into the shrubs. For a decade every grocery list we had was scribbled on a Don L. Carlton notepad. And look, the fact I can still remember his name says Don L. Carlton accomplished exactly what he wanted: name recognition. Truth be told, we all want to be known. Lisette Buckingham, the protagonist of “Monsoon,” is no different. But Lisette’s reasons go deeper. And when the high of her local fame can’t solve her existential problems… it’s just a matter of time before she bursts. Enjoy. For the text version of “Monsoon,” click here.For access to all my stories, subscribe for free at silvercordstories.com.And buy THE SILVER CORD, now on sale:The Silver Cord on AmazonThe Silver Cord on Barnes & NobleThe Silver Cord on Bookshop.orgThanks for listening to SILVER CORD STORIES. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to SILVER CORD STORIES at www.silvercordstories.com/subscribe

This wild tale of a couple and their cruise ship addiction has garnered a lot of love the last few weeks. To say thanks, I bumped it to the front of my recording queue.Bon voyage!STORY NOTES:The question I hear most often about a story is, “Where does this stuff come from?” In this case, I can thank my 70-something mother and her longtime gentleman friend, who on multiple occasions have stumbled into situations on the high seas that have netted them a fancy bottle of wine and some shipboard credit.Unlike the Jankowskis, they’re not looking for trouble, but it finds them nonetheless.It got me thinking about a less scrupulous couple who taste the good life… and refuse to look back.For more of my writing, you can order:The Silver Cord on AmazonThe Silver Cord on Barnes & NobleThe Silver Cord on Bookshop.orgOr follow Bob and The Silver Cord on:InstagramTwitter Get full access to SILVER CORD STORIES at www.silvercordstories.com/subscribe

I am thrilled (and a little scared?) to bring you the debut of The Silver Cord Stories PODCAST!Every episode, one of my original short stories will be read by a real human who is incredibly talented and possibly famous.While I get busy calling in some favors, this first episode is being read… by me! And why not? “bRobert” is the only story in The Silver Cord that is autobiographical. No matter the format, my goal remains the same: to make you laugh and stir your soul.So push play, enjoy, and make sure to keep a lookout for Silver Cord Stories on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite audio player.—Bob For more of Bob’s writing, you can order:The Silver Cord on AmazonThe Silver Cord on Barnes & NobleThe Silver Cord on Bookshop.orgOr follow Bob and The Silver Cord on:InstagramTwitterThanks for reading SILVER CORD STORIES! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to SILVER CORD STORIES at www.silvercordstories.com/subscribe