Writer David R Asl
author and storyteller of
love and human emotion
David R. Asl has written for over 50 years across languages and cultures. His books in Farsi before the Iranian Revolution established him as a writer exploring love and human connection. Now based in the United States, this author and translator brings multilingual perspective to ‘Cheers & 25 More Love Stories,’ examining relationships through 26 interconnected narratives. From crowded parties to airports, from photographs to rain, each story captures moments where people connect, long for connection, or miss it entirely.
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about David R Asl
David R. Asl is an author and translator whose writing career spans over 50 years. He published books in Farsi before the Iranian Revolution, establishing himself as a writer in his native language before circumstances changed. His multilingual abilities inform his work, bringing perspectives shaped by living across cultures and languages.
Now based in the United States, David continues writing and translating, exploring themes of love, connection, identity, and the human experience. His approach to storytelling emphasizes emotional truth over elaborate plots, focusing on the moments that reveal character and the small details that spark profound realizations.
His work reflects a life lived across borders, languages, and decades. The wisdom accumulated through those years distills into a simple message he carries forward: Life is short. Be happy. That philosophy shapes both his writing and his approach to sharing stories with readers seeking connection and understanding.
Cheers & 25 More love Stories
‘Cheers & 25 More Love Stories’ presents interconnected narratives exploring love through diverse characters and experiences. Each story captures a specific moment of emotional realization, from the opening tale Cheers, where a narrator tracks a woman through a crowded party after noticing her beautiful hand, to New Beginnings, which closes the collection with hope and possibility.
The stories range across settings and situations. Fall of an Angel examines mythical love between realms. I Fell in Love with a Photograph explores obsession and fantasy. Kim and Daniel unfold in Amsterdam through spontaneous connection. Whatever Happens in Las Vegas Stays in Las Vegas reflects on fleeting relationships and commitment struggles. Love After Death considers emotions that transcend mortality.
Other narratives examine cultural expectations in Khastegari, identity and masks in society, unrequited feelings among friends, loneliness in Solitude, and companionship through The Man and His Dogs. The collection emphasizes emotional depth, beauty of human connection, and poignant moments defining relationships. Each story invites reflection on love’s complexities and the bonds shaping our lives.
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Cheers
It was an overly crowded soirée. The kind of gatherings that I don’t like. But I had to stay. It was a birthday celebration in honor of someone very distinguished…
I Fell in Love with a Photograph
“Los Angeles” is the city of art and creativity. It is the capital of popular exhibitions, fashion, art, and photography, and museums that display valuable collections of various styles and…
Fall of an Angel
I am speaking honestly with you. They have written many stories and books about us. Don’t believe any of them. You’ve heard of Angels? You’ve told your children many stories…
I Love Johnathan
Whenever I go for a walk, I always look where I’m stepping. I learned this habit from my dad. He always insisted that whenever we walk, we need to be…
video of CONSPIRACIES, cheers & 25 more love stories
Watch David R. Asl introduce the moments that inspired ’26 Short Love Stories,’ from a beautiful hand holding a glass at a crowded party to chance encounters in bookstores and airports. This preview explores how small details spark connection, how love manifests in unexpected ways, and how 26 different narratives capture the universal experience of seeking and sometimes finding emotional bonds with others.
Testimonials
Read how ‘Cheers & 25 More Love Stories’ resonated with readers seeking emotional connection, understanding of relationships, and reflections on love’s many forms. These responses come from people who found particular stories speaking to their experiences.