Lilly placed 1st runner up in the 2007 Ms. Wheelchair California Pageant, and published her first book May 2005.The Mourning Dove is a miraculous story of survival and faith. Immediately the story bursts onto the pages with all the passion and drama of a best selling novel. It details the life of a small town girl polarized by race, which led to futile attempts to obtain self worth. Her life was dramatically changed by a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ.
In The Mourning Dove, Lilly shares her life, her struggles, and her insights along with hope, courage and inspiration through the prism of biblical truths. Her words will minister to anyone who is struggling with the need to make a change.
Lilly's passion is to motivate and encourage others to reach their fullest potential by getting past physical, emotional, and spiritual blocks. Although her affinity leans toward inspirational writing, she finds great reward from collaborating on dark dramas and dark comedies as well.
Lilly Simmons has a background in women's ministries such as small bible groups and Women's Aglow. She is married with two grown daughters.
