Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on February 20, 1962)

Happy Birthday, Marcos! Another year wiser and still crafting stories sharper than the venom beneath your characters' skin. Whether you're unraveling mysteries in "Home Killings" or taking us down memory lane with "Tamale Road," you always keep us captivated—though we're still waiting for that sequel: "Tamale Highway."

Your words have traveled from page to NPR airwaves, PBS screens, and film festivals alike. Honestly, at this point you've conquered every storytelling medium except interpretive dance—but hey, there's always next year! Wishing you laughter-filled days ahead; may your creativity flow endlessly like Salvadoran coffee on deadline day.

Cheers to another brilliant chapter!