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Amply titled, 'Scared Gods' is a journal of a man the land has exulted, seeing its being through his eyes."My eyes are not the color of the sky. Or of the hungry lake that knows my name. They are the bluffs that kiss such things-"Lopez writes seemingly with ease and precision, never wasting or spoiling a word. He refuses to waste sound, everything is used, carved out slowly like a mountain through time. It is as if you can feel his surroundings by running your fingers across the page, each word is pronounced bravely in this way. Each poem stands alone, effective as a prayer, Scared Gods is a river, a journey that runs and walks, that whispers to inspire.-Gregory J. Underwood

A book geared toward men looking for change, and their partners and friends who are seeking insight, Paper Tiger Hunters guides the reader through topics including anger, anxiety, grief, partnership, communication, ego, purpose, and validation. A small book filled with big topics meant to jump start the journey to becoming a healthier man. Be part of a discussion and movement of healed men, and healed communities.Healing a community begins when men are given the tools and permission to feel, to be heard, to talk, heal, and grow.Throughout this book you will be gathering the tools and insights to live in a way that teaches you to express yourself more clearly and communicate more effectively. To find out who you are as you heal. To be accountable and responsible for your feelings and actions. Most importantly, as you grow.The thing that makes the difference is action. It is focused, purposeful practice, and consistency. Focused, consistent energy builds. It grows. It becomes us. We begin to heal. We are better able to contribute to the world we live in.Included are simple tools to help with this process.* A notebook is helpful to have handy to write down your thoughts and progress.We are complicit, and yet we complain. We are complicit in a system that isn't working. For men to heal and relay that healing into their homes and communities, we need to offer them safe spaces. Spaces that are free of shame and judgement. Spaces for them to bond and let down their guard. Places that go beyond hunting, sports, and bars. Places that offer tools and knowledge. And accountability. Where real conversation happens. We must create more of these spaces. We need to be a safe space for them. We need to celebrate and make these spaces sacred. We must begin with empathy.

As I was putting this book together, I noticed how many times I mention or hint at gas stations. Some are obvious. Some are not. Yet so many of my interactions take place at one, making it into my writing. Perhaps I'm finally noting their impact on the everyday lives of us all. They are places of community and connection, and sometimes a place to confess. To console, and be consoled, celebrate, and to confide. Where I live, they bring people together. We know the owners and co-workers at these places. They are family and friends. The bright beacons of these stations call us in for necessities or give us a place to stretch our legs. They are places to find every type of character, in every state of mind. They are very American, and very human indeed.This is a book that observes and honors the extraordinary people in an ordinary community filled with heart.