Victor villasenors most popular book is rain of gold. In the book the hero with a thousand faces, campbell explores his. The man endures backbreaking work, grueling conditions, and low wages, but, like the author, he never gives up. For instance you join us for the book signing with the one and only stefan marx at our little shop. Author victor villasenor to speak, sign books at salem. Eventbrite romance in the north book signing saturday, 10 october 2020 at kcom stadium, hull, england. Hamnet book signing with maggie ofarrell shakespeares globe. Victor villasenor is a mexicanamerican writer, best known for the national bestselling book rain of gold. A gifted and accomplished speaker, victor villasenor, in his candid and heartfelt manner, brings a fresh perspective to a number of universal themes, including pride in cultural heritage, strength of family, the power of the written word, dedication to education and personal achievement, and world harmony and peace. Rain of gold by villasenor, victor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Crime author stuart macbride to meet fans at aberdeen book signing.
East of the sun and west of the moon by noel daniel and the hammer of. Quitting has never been an option for victor villasenor. The author of rain of gold recounts the story of his fathers family against a. The celebrated mexicanamerican author, whose writing has been compared to that of john steinbeck and gabriel garcia marquez, wrote nine novels and 65 stories and received 265 rejections before his first book was published in 1973. Villasenor burro genius, the first book of a planned second trilogy, was released in july 2004, is a national bestseller, and nominated for a pulitzer prize. In 2005, the new york public library placed his book burro genius on the list of top books for teens. Dressed for a book signing in a western shirt and jeans and wearing cowboy boots, a kerchief and sporting a belt buckle roughly the size of a satellite dish, villasenor looks like a rancherwhich. Books by victor villasenor author of rain of gold goodreads. Crime fiction fans will have the opportunity to get books signed by a wellknown local author. Author victor villasenor to speak, sign books at salem public library. Victor villasenor at ces santa ana bookstore attallah. Victor villasenor returned big advance, hocked home to publish his book his way. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
For many writers, signing books is a burdensome chore, something done to satisfy fans. Victor villasenor is an acclaimed, mexicanamerican writer best known for the new york times bestselling novel rain of gold. May riverside, ca inland empire latino book festival, presenter. What are the twelve steps of the heros journey in the book macho. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. On the occasion of the authors visit, euromedia group republished life after life and organized a press conference and a presentation with book signing. Stuart macbride will be at the waterstones store in. In the process of ensuring that his familys saga would be published as the authentic, true account it was, villasenor forged a sacred bond with his father and his indigenous ancestors, who were guiding him from the other side. Jun san francisco, ca american librarian association convention, book signing, san francisco main library, presentation and signing, international latino book awards assoc, winner, best spiritual book, revenge of a catholic schoolboy. Live event and book signing with bestselling author maggie ofarrell, introducing the heartstopping story of hamnet. Beyond rain of gold is the incredible story behind the writing and publication of victor villasenor s national bestseller rain of gold. See more ideas about books, book worms and my books. Victor will speak on pride in heritage, family and the power of personal achievement through vision, education, and perserverance. Victor villasenor has 30 books on goodreads with 23194 ratings.