They only eat their husbands

“Lee reminds us that in travel as in life, the inward journey is as messy, important and rewarding as the outward one.”
—Kyle Wagner, travel editor, The Denver Post

“Cara Lopez Lee relates her round-the-world journey to self-discovery with the unabashed, dazzling honesty of a good friend telling you her innermost secrets over a cup of coffee.”
—Rose Muenker, award-winning travel columnist

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.

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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

Jul 30, 2022 | Community, Funny Quips, Live Storytelling, Spirit of Adventure

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.

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Events

2022

Friday, August 19, 7:30 p.m.
Riveted Storytelling
Live & in-person
Elinor – 250 N Tribune Ct (alley entrance), Long Beach, CA 90802
Covid Policy: Proof of Vaccination Required
No Cover Charge

Riveted is a storytelling series that takes place every 3rd Friday of the month at 7:30pm. Prolific writer Steven Deeble hosts and curates an ever-changing lineup of top SoCal tellers. (Elinor Drinkery serves beer, wine, cider, hard kombucha, soft drinks, and snacks.)

Sunday, August 28, 7:30 p.m.
Revealed: True and Personal Storytelling
Live & in-person
The Glendale Room – 127 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206
Covid Policy: Proof of Vaccination Required
Tickets: $5 at Eventbrite

Revealed is hosted by Erica Blumfield, one of L.A.’s best storytellers, who gathers six top tellers to share true personal tales that are humorous, eye-opening, and moving. Get ready for a night of good vibes. If you’d like, you can also put your name in the hat for the chance to tell a 5-minute story.