An early editor characterized my books as 'romantic comedy for intelligent adults.' I think people see them as funny but kind. I don't set out to write either funny or kind, but it's a voice they like, quirky like me... And you know, people like happy endings. Elinor Lipman adultbookcharacterize share on social
Five hundred words a day is what I aim for. And I don't go on to the next chapter until I've polished and polished and polished the one I'm working on. Elinor Lipman aimchapterday Change image and share on social
I wear a pedometer, aiming for five miles a day - don't be too impressed; that includes walking around my house and food shopping. Elinor Lipman aimdayfood Change image and share on social
I was nearly fired from my second job, which was writing press releases for Boston's public television station. Elinor Lipman bostonfirejob Change image and share on social
My narrators tend to be women with low self-esteem, so I can send them to charm school. Elinor Lipman charmesteemlow Change image and share on social
I watch golf on television, although I don't golf - except for visits to the driving range in spurts. Elinor Lipman drivegolfrange Change image and share on social
I was a roving guard on the Lowell Hebrew Community Center's girls' basketball team all through high school. My specialty was stealing the ball, but my only shot was a lay-up. Elinor Lipman ballbasketballcenter Change image and share on social
