I am an open book, literally. I don't mind if people know way too much about me. Lisa Scottoline bookliterallymind Change image and share on social
I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we're Philly. Lisa Scottoline dignityheartlove Change image and share on social
Truth is, every writer has to be a good editor, and you have to edit yourself. It's a skill every writer has to acquire. Lisa Scottoline acquireediteditor Change image and share on social
I love writing both fiction and memoir. Both have unique challenges; bottom line, fiction is hard because you have to come up with the credible, twisty plot, and memoir is hard because you have to say something true and profound, albeit in a funny way. Lisa Scottoline albeitbottomchallenge share on social
You can really help support a character if you understand the setting. So for that reason I generally write about Philadelphia. Lisa Scottoline charactergenerallyphiladelphia Change image and share on social
I am really, I think, truly an easygoing, positive, fun person. Lisa Scottoline easygoingfunperson Change image and share on social
I was a lawyer and I loved it, but my Francesca was born, and a divorce followed way too soon after. Lisa Scottoline beardivorcefrancesca Change image and share on social
If it weren't for book tours, I would never leave my house. Lisa Scottoline bookhouseleave Change image and share on social
I get up around 8 o'clock, which gives me enough time to walk dogs and feed chickens and horses. Then I get to work in my home office upstairs, and basically, I don't stop until I've written 2,000 words and/or the Stephen Colbert show is over. Lisa Scottoline 000basicallychicken share on social
I like terrific writing, but I also like a terrific story. My favorite books have both, and they're by contemporary, commercial American writers. Lisa Scottoline americanbookcommercial Change image and share on social