Ricardo J Velasco

The Haunted House on Hoffman Lane Ricardo J Velasco

Strange noises, creepy shadows and apparitions. All of this was occurring in a house that was located in the beautiful Napa Valley. Amidst the vineyards and lush hills, stories were told by migrant families of this place they never wanted to visit again. Even though the Braceros were offered lucrative wages for their field work, they would decline. Were others playing practical jokes? Or were they being visited by forces unfamiliar to them? You be the judge. Ricardo was born in the small town of St. Helena, CA. He grew up in a migrant family that frequently traveled in and out of the Napa Valley in Northern California. His dad and mom met at a labor camp during the Bracero Movement, a program that temporarily contracted laborers from Mexico to work in the United States. During his teens, his family moved to Southern California. During the U. S. Jesus movement of the 1960s and early '70s, Ricardo felt a connection to that movement and also became a "Freak" for Jesus. Later, he joined the U. S. Army and then with his GI Bill, attended College where he learned Graphic Design and Photography. He then taught himself 3D printing, Augmented Reality and eventually Story Writing. These art forms helped Ricardo express his faith and share with others about Jesus and His love for all. Feel free to contact Ricardo at rjv@dslextreme.com