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 RISK!, Strong Words, Story Collider, Unheard L.A., 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
The Tamale Incident – Cara’s Story for the Strong Words Holiday(s) Show
I may never live down The Tamale Incident, my moment of infamy in the Lopez-Lee family. In this live personal story, I confess what happened that day and why sometimes, just sometimes, I feel like a failed Mexican woman. Thanks to Larry Dean Harris for inviting me to share my little tale at his popular L.A. storytelling show: Strong Words. It starts three minutes in, but I recommend checking out the whole Holiday(s) Show on YouTube!
Events
2023
Sunday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.
Revealed: True and Personal Storytelling
The Glendale Room — 127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA
Tickets available soon for $5 at Eventbrite
Share the good vibes as beloved storyteller Erica Blumfield hosts Cara and a stellar lineup of fellow tellers to tickle your funny bone, drop your jaw, and touch your heart. You can even put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a story!
Thursday, April 6, 7:00 p.m.
10X10
Variety Show
The Main — 24266 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA
Free Event
RISK!
True Tales, Boldly Told
Live at The Hotel Café, 1623 N. Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
or watch livestream online
Details and tickets here
The fabulous David Crabb hosts as Cara and three top storytellers share hilarious, moving, and astonishing tales most people would never RISK!
Saturday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Tell It!
Personal True Stories Told Live Onstage
The Young Actors Workspace — 5571 Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Ticket Sales TBA
Pablo Marz doesn’t just put on shows but happenings. This night, he’s invited an exciting lineup to tell stories on the topic of Courage, and Cara promises to bring a tale that really roars!
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