Lilly Golden

“I was referred to Lilly after a succession of other collaborators not working out for one reason or another. Lilly was a breath of fresh air. I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for Lilly, I would have never finished writing my book. She was extremely patient with me. She took the time to listen to me. Which helped her understand where I was coming from. She cried with me. Laughed with me. She kept reassuring me that my ideas mattered and that my voice needed to be heard.”

“I am most grateful to Lilly Golden, who offered sound editorial advice and wise professional counsel ... for respectfully directing me to the places where I needed to wield the scalpel with a steady hand or add more clay with care.” (In reference to The White Lady)

“Lilly was The Comfort of Ghosts first reader, offering sound editorial advice and demonstrating an ability to identify elements of the story that remained clear in my mind’s eye but not in the novel. Thank you, Lilly for your sensitive commentary and wise counsel.”

“Working with Lilly on my first book was like being sent an angel who literally chased all the demons of self-doubt away and instilled an atmosphere of relaxation in which I was able to write and perceive my work with greater clarity. It was always a pleasure to meet her online and I would recommend her to anyone.”

“I could not have asked for a more sincere and enthusiastic champion for my debut novel than Lilly. I felt supported, guided, and in extremely competent hands throughout the process.”

“Lilly Golden is the best and most discerning editor I’ve had during forty years of writing and publishing books. She’s a thoughtful and astute reader whose ideas and suggestions always seem to be spot on. She listens and cares deeply about the writing and the writer. I look forward to working with her in the future.”

“Lilly is Golden, though—as true as it is—she would never let me get away with that cliché. In our work on The Hamilton Affair and The Tubman Command, Lilly continuously surprised me with her wide-ranging knowledge and unerring taste, helping me avoid errors of fact and inapt imagery. She’s an author’s best friend and secret weapon.”

“With patience, support, and astute attention to detail, Lilly turned my manuscript into a published work of which I’m proud. I simply couldn’t have been luckier than having Lilly’s expertise. With penetrating questions and wise commentary, she motivated me to write a more profound and engaging story.”

“I can say unreservedly that Lilly Golden is a kick-ass editor. She knows when to hold an author’s hand and when to hold her feet to the fire, all in the service of a final work that is better than you ever imagined it could be.”