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
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 still think I'm writing Nancy Drew with a mortgage. Lisa Scottoline drawmortgagenancy Change image and share on social
Truly I never thought of myself as writing legal thrillers, and I still don't think I do. I write stories about women. Lisa Scottoline legalstorythink Change image and share on social
You don't have to be dead to write a classic, and you don't have to be literary to be smart. Lisa Scottoline classicdeadliterary Change image and share on social
My animals are a really important part of my life. Lisa Scottoline animalimportantlife Change image and share on social
Any middle-aged woman knows that our feet are not for the faint of heart, especially in midwinter. I wear clogs, so it's actually like my feet are wooden now. Lisa Scottoline ageclogfaint 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 love my job, and I love books. I read anything, including cereal boxes. I care deeply about what people think of my books, and I memorize my reviews. I love to hear from my readers. Lisa Scottoline bookboxcare Change image and share on social