(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)For some people, retirement is a long-awaited chance to sleep late, relax and celebrate the joys of life without pressure or deadlines. Duane Lance Filer, 71, sits in the room he calls the "fffunk Lab," where he has written nine novels. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)Duane Lance Filer had a bit of a different start. He said, ‘Pursue your dreams.’”With that, and inspiration from the civil rights activism of his parents — Maxcy and Blondell Filer— Filer majored in political science at Cal Lutheran and wrote short stories there, joining the Watts Writers Workshop after college. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)He takes his morning walk while listening to his favorite music, reaching deep for inspiration.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 04, 2023 10:24 UTC