luis cuauhtemoc berriozabal was born in mexico. he now lives and works in los angeles county. his first book of poetry, raw materials, was published by pygmy forest press. his latest poetry chapbook, the book of absurd dreams, was published by new polish beat. his poetry chapbooks, without peace, keepers of silence, still human, garden of rocks, and overcome were published by kendra steiner editions. epic rites is scheduled to release his chapbook, words make no sense, in 2010.