Hi, I’m Lake Lopez. I am the grown-up version of a misfit kid in glasses. I grew up in a nowhere town surrounded by dirt, corn fields and cows. At times it was bliss; there were friends, open spaces and railroad tracks. What else does a kid need? Other times it was torture, like everyone’s childhood. Now, I’m fond of the good times and grateful for the bad ones. They made an artist out of me and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
(Yes, there is a long story behind the name Lake. It has nothing to do with the body of water in California. If we become close friends I might tell you.)
I’m turning my dream of becoming a Writer-Musician into reality. I do it every day, bit by bit, minute by minute. At the same time, I want your dream to come true, too. So this blog contains creative resources of value to the emerging artist as well as behind-the-scenes peeks into the creative process. Scroll through the categories to see what’s of value to you.
Every know and then, we’ll address the DREAM EATERS (the people who get a thrill out of telling you why you can’t be a writer or musician or race car driver or whatever it is that you’ve set out to do) and kick their asses.
This blog contains Writing Tips. IMPORTANT NOTE: The tips are ideas and actions that work for me. They may not work for you. Every writer finds his or her own path. Some writers use a flashlight and others swing a machete. If one of my tips is helpful, please use it. If they don’t suit, hit the links to connect with some heavy hitter writing gurus. Most importantly, keep writing.
This blog is haphazard and reckless, a bit like me, and other categories will come and go.
What’s to Come
My first novel, The Things We Crave, went live on Amazon.com on January 16, 2009. I’m currently writng a second novel, The Weeping, and presenting a new short story every month here on the stories page. The stories are FREE FREE FREE!
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Thanks for visiting. Live out loud.
L. L.
