Where There’s a Will
A grandpa and grandson spend one hot summer spilling the secrets of their youth, and discover it takes a few dangerous turns to become a war hero…or a rock star.
“Where There’s a Will is the best contemporary coming of age novel of the year…you won’t put this one down. Bravo to Mark Dumas and Cara Lopez Lee.”
—Ken Campbell, author and former Navy Special Operations Officer
Cara, The Author
Cara Lopez Lee is the author of the memoir They Only Eat Their Husbands (Bower House). She’s coauthor of the veteran-acclaimed Unexpected Prisoner: Memoir of a Vietnam POW (with Robert Wideman, Graham Publishing Group). You’ll also find her writing in such publications as Los Angeles Times, The Manifest-Station, Slackjaw, and Writing for Peace.
An avid traveler, Cara has explored Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S. She and her husband live in the beach-town of Ventura, California, where they enjoy tending their Certified Wildlife Habitat full of birds, bees, and butterflies.
They Only Eat Their Husbands
Love, Travel, and the Power of Running Away
This memoir recounts one woman’s journey to self-discovery with dazzling honesty and humor, taking readers with her on a year-long trek through China, Nepal, Thailand, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Ireland, with reflections on her nine years in Alaska.
Cara, The Storyteller
“Telling true personal stories is the most powerful force for good I’ve found. The more we share our stories, the more we recognize our common humanity, the beauty in our differences, and the community we all yearn for. For me, storytelling is a path to kindness, which is the path to peace.” —Cara Lopez Lee
Cara is a winner of The Moth StorySLAM, and a featured performer for many live storytelling shows, both in-person and online, including Unheard L.A., Turbine Arts Collective, Strong Words, The Otter Story Hour, and Storytellers Project. You’ll find her most anticipated shows in the Events section, but to keep up with all her events, please follow @CaraLopez Lee on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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Cara’s Storytelling Videos, Published Writing, and Thoughts
Sparklers Are Giant Matches – Cara’s Childhood Tale for StoryMasters
I’ve been excited to appear in many in-person storytelling shows that have returned to the stage, but I’m also grateful for the virtual shows still online. They create opportunities for storytellers and audiences to share stories when they can’t get out, make friends in far-flung communities, and stretch our creativity. Below is a video of a fun tale from my less-than-model childhood, which I shared recently at a Zoom meeting of StoryMasters, a Southern California offshoot of Toastmasters. Whether you’ve never told a story for an audience or are an old hand, I recommend checking out this delightful, supportive club.
Events
2022
Strong Words — Holiday Show
St. Francis Center, 3621 Brunswick Ave, Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Tickets available soon at Eventbrite
Larry Dean Harris hosts this night of community in the heart of L.A. Cara joins his merry band of storytellers, poets, musicians & artists, to share her personal holiday tale of tamales. Bundle up—the show is warm in spirit, but it is outside. Treats will be served.
2023
Revealed: True and Personal Storytelling
The Glendale Room — 127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206
Tickets available soon for $5 at Eventbrite
One of L.A.’s most beloved storytellers, Erica Blumfield, gathers six top tellers to share true tales that are funny, eye-opening, and moving. Come for the good vibes, and maybe put your name in the hat for a chance to share a 5-minute story.
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