José Luis Olaizola

Born in San Sebastián, Spain in 1927, he was a lawyer for 15 years, until he found his vocation in writing.

He has written novels such as La guerra del general Escobar which received the Premio Planeta of 1983.

Its French version received the Grand Prix de l'Academie des Lecteurs, Paris.

Among his other works are: His works that have been translated into English are: Journey to the Depths of Hope, My Spiritual Crossing, The Loves of Theresa of Jesus, The Fire of Love (about Saint John of the Cross).

He wrote periodically for Telva, ABC, Mundo Cristiano, Ya, Ideal, El Noticiero Universal, Palabra, Colección Arvo, Alfa y Omega and other journals.