The Flight of The Butterfly - Paperback

Olivarria: - Obed Olivarria was born in Mexicali, Mexico and spent his youth as a fully bicultural transnational citizen. He has a passion for writing both fiction and nonfiction, public speaking, composing, arranging, and performing music, as well as traveling around the world. He loves the thrill of adrenaline-pumping activities, but also the quiet reflection he gets from writing and creating.His love for books started at an early age, as his parents were eager readers and owned thousands of books. His passion for writing was born after winning a city-wide short story competition while in high school in Arizona. The publication of this in a local journal inspired him to continue creating worlds and characters in print.Obed has worked as a youth and young adult pastor, as a graphic designer, as a session musician, as a consultant, as university dean, as school administrator, and school psychologist. Having worked at every level of the education system, from pre-m to university, has given him an expedition to the human psyche. He has a dynamic love of life.Obed lives in sunny Orange County, California with his charming wife and two energetic children. Obed hopes to continue writing inspiring books that entertain, but also challenge the status quo. Personally, he would like to visit every country in the world, drawing inspiration from these travels for another great story.