Georgia Author Releases Children’s Book About Self Perception and Acceptance of Others

Atlanta, GA, May 25, 2012 --(PR.com)-- "You are a strong Dragon Fly...The Tiki Man's words made Dragon Fly feel important and that his part in our universe was significant." So goes the fantasy story of a large wood carving and a dragon fly that can communicate with the wind, seas, deserts and animals, written by J.L. Ramirez and illustrated by Kim Knowlton. The wise Tiki Man talks of himself confidently which causes the Dragon Fly to make a self assessment that he is not as important. This all changes when the Tiki Man calls on the Dragon Fly for help which in turn reveals his talents to the world. This is a story about reaching beyond our self perceptions and breaking self imposed barriers. The author has created a parable for readers of all ages that offers the gift of self love and acceptance of each other as we are.

The idea of the Tiki man and Dragon fly came from an actual sighting while traveling in Belize where she observed a dragon fly sitting beside the ear of a large wooden tiki figure. It almost appeared as if the dragon fly was whispering in the tiki man's ear. From there a story unfolded of self acceptance and self perception. This children's book was actually a side tour from her main project of writing a female self help/business book for women to get their business ideas off the table and into motion.

Book Information:
The Tiki Man and Dragon Fly
Author: J. L. Ramirez
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 978-1466262140
Pages: 36
Published: November 2011

About The Author
Janice Ramirez is an author, finance executive, certified public accountant and real estate investor. An expert on small business development, she is the co-founder of several successful small businesses including a restaurant and a precious metals company.

For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at:

J. L. Ramirez
Email: jlr4cpa@bellsouth.net

The Tiki Man and Dragon Fly available for purchase online from the publisher, Amazon.com, BN.com and other online retailers. Bookstores should contact Ingram for wholesale orders.