Victor Villasenor is the author of the national bestsellersRain of Gold, Thirteen Senses,Burro Genius,andCrazy Loco Love,the last two of which were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, as well as other critically acclaimed books, such asWild Steps of HeavenandJury- The People vs. Juan Corona. He has also written several screenplays, including the award-winning TheBallad of Gregorio Cortez.Villasenor lives on the North Country San Diego ranch where he grew up.