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Lily Lawson

Lily Lawson
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Lily Lawson is a poet, children’s and short story writer living in the UK. In addition to her books, she has published poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction in anthologies and online.

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Rainbows Orange Book of Poetry
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Rainbows Orange Book of Poetryby Lily LawsonPublish: Oct 03, 2023Series: RainbowPoetry
Rainbow's Red Book of Poetry
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Rainbow's Red Book of Poetryby Lily LawsonPublish: Jun 06, 2022Series: RainbowPoetry
Santa's Early Christmas
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Santa's Early Christmasby Lily LawsonPublish: Nov 05, 2022Children's

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Lily Lawson Interview On 20, Feb 2023

"A poet and fiction writer Lily Lawson wanted to be a lawyer. She has recently published her first picture book Santa's Early Christmas. She is currently studying online for an Open Degree with the Open University. She enjoys reading, watching American TV, eating chocolate, and listening to music."
Tell us a few things about your early life or childhood. Who was your role model as a child?

My maternal grandmother was my hero.

I met Christine my childhood role model when I was three (she was an adult). She continues to teach me. I have always thought of her as my friend. She is and always has been a great supporter of my writing.

Which of your childhood dreams was the first to die?

I wanted to be a lawyer but when I found out how much work it would take, I realised I wasn’t really up to the job.

What are some ways you tried to improve your writing throughout your high school years?

I’m not sure I made concerted efforts to improve but I did write a lot.

How did your friends and family react to your first book?

My dad was very proud of me and one of my friends got me to do my first book signing.

Which is your favorite American TV show?

Greys Anatomy

How long did it take you to write the book, My Father's Daughter?

I don’t write books. I write poems and compile them into books. My Father’s Daughter has back catalogue poetry in it so between two and twenty years depending on when you would consider it began – the first poem that I used or the moment I decided to collect some of my poetry and shape it into book form. I never expected to write a book. After lots of conversations and a lot of thinking it made sense to publish one. I kept writing throughout. The contents changed a lot and few of my original choices survived to final draft stage as I had developed as a poet over the time it took to compile it.

What are some habits that are crucial to developing if you want to become a successful writer?

Reading, writing, honing your craft, marketing skills and a thick skin.

Which of the many poetries that you have written is the closest to your heart? Why?

‘There’s a very pleasant feeling’ was written about a visit to St John’s Chapel in 1982. My Nana (maternal grandmother) was dying of cancer at the time. Spending that time there with her (and other people including my parents) was special to me.

What is "A taste of what's to come" about and how did you come up with the idea for this book?

It was supposed to be a free sample to introduce people to my poetry so it’s a bit of everything. A friend came up with the title.

How do you maintain that equilibrium between writing what you want and what your readers want?

Luckily, we seem to agree mostly as far as I can tell. I have great people who read my work before its published and are honest with me.

What is the best writing tip you ever received and who gave it to you?

My favourite is ‘no wasted words’. It’s from a friend and long-time reader of my work. (My childhood role model).

How has becoming an author affected your day-to-day life?

I have made some wonderful friends. I’m a carer so it’s good to have something of my own to focus on that connects me with people. It gives me a sense of purpose outside my caring role, which helps a lot.

When is the next book coming out?

As soon as possible. I have another picture book on the way.

Most writers have some other thing they're passionate about, what's yours?

Music – anyone who follows me on Facebook or Twitter will know that. I share music every day.

Learning – I call myself the eternal student.

The Twitteratti know my passion for words and books too.

How has been your experience to work with AllAuthor? What are some of the things you like about the site?

I enjoy the cover comp and making graphics. I‘ve yet to explore some of the newer features.

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    • Nina Romano Nina Romano 1 year ago
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    • I looked for Joanne's question but didn't see it. I only see questions from ALL Author, so I'm not posing a question either. Wishing you much continued success with your poetry.
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      • Nina Romano Nina Romano 1 year ago
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      • Found Joanne's question...so here's mine.

        Do you read an entire poetry collection from one particular particular poet at a time to get a feel for their literary devices and how they put them to use in poems? And here's part B of my question--do you read poets who are not British? And if so who are they?
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        • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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        • I have read some Indie Poetry Collections and Collections by Mary Oliver and Brian Bilston. I bookmarked your list that you shared on Twitter and I am trying to work my way through it. I am not much good at reading whole collections. I tend to pick a poem from here or there that catches my eye and do not question nationality. I sometimes listen to poetry readings but again its ones that catch my attention not a whole session. I recognise that as a poet I rather let the side down in terms of my support of poets.
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    • J.C. Paulson J.C. Paulson 1 year ago
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    • Hi Lily. I'm a huge admirer of your poetry. Other poets I adore include T.S. Eliot, Percy Shelley and particularly William Butler Yeats. Are any of these among your favourites? Are there other poets you admire?
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • Thanks so much for your kindness. I have favourite poems. Some of them are by Indie Poets. I love William Blake's Jerusalem, Don't Quit by John Greenleaf Whittier, Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken, and Caged Bird by Maya Angelou.
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • In writing terms to try it all and publish at least one book in each category - poetry (done), short stories, novel, novella, a series and nonfiction. There will likely be more poetry than anything.
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    • AllAuthor AllAuthor 1 year ago
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    • If you could choose three people to invite for a dinner party, who would they be and why?
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • I'm not bothered about meeting famous writers. I would prefer to have dinner with my writing friends. Don't ask me to pick 3!
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • I think there will always be a level of appreciation for literary art by individuals not a generation thing. The popularity of a particular form may be seen to be connected with a specific generation but that is not universal.
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    • AllAuthor AllAuthor 1 year ago
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    • How do you think concepts such as Kindle, and e-books have changed the present or future of reading?
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • The idea of using an electronic device means their is a privacy attached to reading which is not present in hard copy format. I think this allows for a broader range of reading choice which can only be a good thing.
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      • Lily Lawson Lily Lawson 1 year ago
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      • haha you think I have a schedule? I fit my writing in when I can. I am a martini writer. (Any time, any place, anywhere) and I use whatever I have at the time.
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