Lily Amis
Switzerland & London
Good morning, Lily, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the Place for Art and Authors. Can you tell us a little about what you have written?
Memoir, Children books, Fiction, Short Stories & Songlyrics
What is your favorite
genre to write?
All of them.
Favorite food.
I love
everything that my mom cooks. :-)
Tea or coffee?
Coffee
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza
Wine or beer?
Beer
Where would you like to
visit?
I love travelling. My mom and I couldn’t travel for fifteen years. We
were like prisoners in the middle of Europe. As war refugees we were not
allowed to leave the country. For us traveling is like breathing. We have seen
many beautiful countries so far but there are still places we'd like to visit. On
top of our list right now are the Scandinavian countries: Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen.
Favorite musical
artist. Do you listen to music when you
write? What?
This is a very
difficult question. I LOVE music and I admire and adore too many artists. But
without a doubt Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, George Michael and Whitney
Houston are on top of my list. Living artists: Lionel Richie, Adam Lambert, Bruno
Mars, Olly Murs, Robbie Williams, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez.
I listen to all kinds
of music. From the eighties to the newest charts.
What makes you laugh?
Funny
movies, specially Hollywood Classic movies by Billy Wilder and positive, happy
and friendly people.
Favorite work of art or
sculpture.
Everything by Salvatore Dali.
How old were you when
you started writing?
Late! In my twenties. I was always more into drawing,
painting and graphic design. I needed to heal my soul and discovered that
writing is the best therapy and self-help.
Oh, sweetie, that is not late. I started to write in earnest after I retired from a thirty-year teaching career.
Describe your perfect
evening.
At home with a good movie and delicious homemade food by my mom.
Where do you get your
inspiration?
Everywhere! Every day in Life is inspiring and educational. We
just have to pay attention to it.
What do you do when you
get a writer's block?
I never had a writer’s block, probably because I never
work on only one book. I always work on different titles at the same time. Also
I combine writing with other creative activities. I work on my book
illustrations, book covers and my book collections.
Who is your favorite
author?
You probably expect me to name a traditional worldwide known Author
such as Shakespeare or Hemingway. But no my favourite Author of all time still
to this date is the Italian Author Carlo Collodi. He inspired me to write
educational stories for young and adult readers about important topics in our
society.
Best book you ever
read.
My favourite Book despite my age is still “Pinocchio”. Because if
everyone would stop lying and pretending the world would be a wonderful and
peaceful place. God has given us
everything we need to be happy. But sadly humans are ungrateful and too greedy!
Last book you read.
“The
Popish Midwife” by the wonderful and talented British Author Annelisa
Christensen.
What would you do for a
living if you weren’t a writer?
I would probably work in the film or musical industry
and do something behind the scenes. I love the whole production process in both
areas. I love organizing and have very good ears for music and the creativity
to visualize.
Who is the one person
who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
My mom, everything I am
and everything I do today is thanks to the devoted love, support and
encouragement from my beautiful and talented mom Sima.
If you could sit down
and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who
would it be and why?
God, because I have too many unanswered questions. Actually
the name of my next book is “God & Lily – The secret of Life”.
What advice would you
give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Write from your heart
with honesty and love. Be patient and believe in your work, even if you are
unsuccessful sales wise. Sales shouldn’t be your motivation but the creative
process of writing itself.
What book titles are
available to this date?
Destination: Freedom, Definition
of Freedom, The Lily Amis Story (2 in ONE), My children’s book series: Angel of
Hope & Lily, featuring Monsieur Jac Couture (part 1), Bon Voyage, Monsieur
Jac & Lily travel to Europe (part 2), Short Stories: Peanut & Lily, Angel
of Love & Lily, Zak my sweet inspiration, Little Lily and my Fiction book America’s
Royal Family.
My latest book is “Teddy
& Lily – True Friendship is Unconditional Loyalty”. A delightful, little
book inspired by my memoir, “Destination: Freedom”. It is a sweet story, about
the power of love and the values of friendship. It is also an educational book
for both young and adult readers. It describes the joy of freedom, of travel,
and the importance of education, as well as how to avoid jealousy and the fear
of loss in relationships! This Illustrated book about love, friendship, and
loyalty is a wonderful gift for Valentine’s and Friendship Days!
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
My
social media contacts are:
Official website: www.LilyAmis.com
Amazon Author Page:
https://www.amazon.com/Lily-Amis/e/B00PSLRSS8
Smashwords page:
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/MissLilyAmis
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/LilyAmis
Blog: LilyAmis.blogspot.com
Twitter: @nasSimadesign
Facebook: @LilyAmisAuthor
Instagram: @nasSimadesign
Pinterest: @nasSimadesign
Google +:
https://www.amazon.com/Lily-Amis/e/B00PSLRSS8
Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/sndesign2011
Store:
https://society6.com/nassimadesign
Thank you for being here with us this morning, Lily. We at Vision and Verse wish you continued success in all your writing endeavors. Come back and see us again!
The series, TIME AFTER TIME, follows a pair of quintessential lovers, Richard and Nicole, through their lives together, in different places, in different times, with different names and faces and sometimes even on other planets. 
This follows the alternative theory that the relationships we forge in this lifetime, both the good and the bad, are continued into the future, and are rooted deeply in our past.
Books in the TIME AFTER TIME series are: BLUE LAKE, BELTERRA, The BASLICATO, BENTLEY SQUARE, WAITING FOR RICHARD, LORD OF BLAKELEY, and MacKALVEY HOUSE.
