Her testimony of how she got over and ultimately created her business, Everything That's Lily LLC will be featured in her short story "The Breakthrough" June 2009 in the anthology, Stepping Out on Faith. Her children's book series entitled The Last Shall Be First was released in March 2009 with the first story entitled, “An Act of Forgiveness.” Lily is an honorary member of Cambridge Who's Who for Entrepreneurs, Professionals, and Executives, a finalist in the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Best Overall Design, and a nominee for the 2008 African American Literary Award for Non-Fiction. She is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Atlanta Chapter (Visions in Print). Lily has taught elementary through high school English and Reading for eleven years. She holds a bachelor's degree in English Education from the University of South Florida. A master's degree in Reading Education and an educational specialist in Educational Leadership were both earned from Nova Southeastern University. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She has served in many ministry capacities, from singing in her local church choir, to teaching Sunday school and reading enrichment for the youth in the community. Lily is also a dynamic inspirational speaker who has been sought after by churches, writing circles, schools, and community organizations to motivate, encourage, and inspire today's youth & young adults. She has been featured as a writer on Internet Cafe Devotions, Written Magazine, Booking Matters Magazine, and Inspired Women Magazine, on the cover and featured on Faith-Filled Stilettos Magazine, interviewed on various radio shows, and a guest on Atlanta Live Ch. 57 TV. Lily resides in Lithonia, Georgia, with her daughter, Asia Denise.