Jan E. Housley is a retired United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, Japan, and Germany as well as several locations in the United States. He now lives in Aurora, Colorado...view moreJan E. Housley is a retired United States Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, Japan, and Germany as well as several locations in the United States. He now lives in Aurora, Colorado. He became interested in native culture when he was stationed in New Mexico, and began writing The Sand God there. He was able to incorporate some of his personal experiences while in New Mexico in his book.view less