Lizzy Goudsmit Kay

Lizzy was known during her time at Penguin Random House for being a thorough and relentless editor, who loved discovering a manuscript with genuine potential and working hand-in-hand with its author. She worked across fiction and non-fiction, spanning a wide range of genres.

She was also, by night, a crime fiction writer. Her debut novel sold for seven figures to thirty publishers worldwide—in several pre-empts and many auctions—and became a bestseller.

“A tense nerve-shredder.”—Val McDermid

“You’ll be turning the pages deep into the night.”—Harlan Coben

“A hugely exciting new voice in crime fiction.”—Lucy Foley

She joined The Novelry as Editorial Director to build the editorial team and program, and to match our wonderful writers with our trusted literary agencies. Her experience as an editor and author gives her a unique insight into both sides of the publishing coin.

Today, Lizzy brings this combined experience to her role as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at The Novelry, helping ensure the company runs smoothly while supporting its writers, its team and the continued success of our stories.