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
And when I look at my mother, I reflect on her strength and endurance. She's cranky sometimes, but she is lovable and loving. I'd be happy to be there at 86. Lisa Scottoline crankyendurancehappy Change image and share on social
I love everything about Philadelphia, and its food is like the city itself: real-deal, hearty, and without pretension. We've always had an underdog vibe as a city, but that just makes us try harder, and I love our scrappiness and scruffiness. Lisa Scottoline citydealfood 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
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
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
Even if it's not what you planned, you can make a life for yourself on your own and be happy. Lisa Scottoline happylifemake 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
And wouldn't we be better off if every New Year's, we thought about the things we did right and we resolved to keep doing them, no matter how wacky they were. Lisa Scottoline matterresolvething Change image and share on social