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Ila Golden

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in Plymouth, The United Kingdom

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Fiction, Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian

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August 2016

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Ila Golden writes at the intersection of the everyday and the extraordinary. Specializing in character-driven magical realism and slice-of-life fiction, Ila’s work—including The Neva Aton Collection and the What Makes Me series—dives deep into the complexities of identity, trauma, and mental health.

As a nonbinary, asexual-spectrum author, Ila is committed to authentic diversity. They craft stories where the plot is a byproduct of human (and sometimes monstrous) choices. Whether exploring the horror-tinged world of The Doll Maker’s Son or the contemporary fantasy of Echoe, their writing balances the weight of real-world struggles with the spark of the supernatural.

Based in a home defined by puzzles and play, Ila shares their life with thei ...more

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Average rating: 4.49 · 103 ratings · 48 reviews · 13 distinct works

	The Colours I See: A Story of Difference and Belonging 4.55 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hyena Boy: A Story of Survival and Silence 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Echoe 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Broken Before Use (The Doll Maker's Son Book 1) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Toby (What Makes Me, #1) 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rowan (What Makes Me #2) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	LJ (What Makes Me #3) 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Welcome to Mary's Vail (The Doll Maker's Son Book 2) 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Doors Allowed: A Story of Connection and Survival it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	‎We Giants: A Story of Brotherhood and Care it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Behind the scenes of life as an indie author: Promo image, bunny shoot

Just wanted to share some of the adorable outtakes from my bunny photoshoot this morning. Wanted some interesting promo images to help promote Toby during it’s 5 free days. Enjoy the cuteness!

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Ila Golden wrote a new blog post Behind the scenes of life as an indie author: Promo image, bunny shoot Just wanted to share some of the adorable outtakes from my bunny photoshoot this morning. Wanted some interesting promo images to help promote Toby d Read more of this blog post »
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Ila Golden rated a book it was amazing Holiday at Pemberley by Kelly Miller (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A cozy, character-driven return to Pemberley—with a supernatural twist This fantasy take on life after Pride and Prejudice is well worth the read. Holiday at Pemberley is a gentle fantasy set within the borders of an Austenesque world, and a great exam ...more
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Ila Golden rated a book it was amazing The Impoverished Orphan by Kelly Miller (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A perfectly cosy read This book is the story equivalent of cosy blanket on a stormy day, in all the best ways. The well-paced plot leaves plenty of room for exploration of character relationships. The romance especially has time to breathe. Elizabeth's ...more
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Ila Golden rated a book it was amazing Gumdrop Angel: An AFK Book (Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights #8) by Scott Cawthon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 01, 2025 10:21AM · like
Ila Golden rated a book it was amazing The Twisted Ones: An AFK Book (Five Nights at Freddy's Graphic Novel #2) by Scott Cawthon	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Ila Golden rated a book it was amazing Mr. Darcy's Complex Courtship by Kelly Miller (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
What a delightful tale of unexpected new bonds and misunderstanding. As always Miller manages to weave an engaging and unique variation on the romance between Elizabeth and Darcy. The new characters she introduced were all seemless additions to the w ...more
Nov 18, 2024 06:34AM · like · see review
Ila Golden liked Maya's review of Echoe: "I recently dove into "Echoe" by Ila Golden, and I have to say, it’s a breath of fresh air in the fantasy genre. The story centers around Echoe Sweetcharm, a Neeth Nymph with a passion for acting. Echoe’s resilience shines through as she navigates her" Read more of this review »
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Ila Golden has read 2 for 1 by David Farrell (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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