“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.”
“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.”