Author: Lisa Scottoline

Quotes

The truth is that every writer, whether it's fiction or nonfiction, is trying to write something truly original and that's what I think I'm doing.

The truth is that every writer, whether it's fiction or nonfiction, is trying to write something truly original and that's what I think I'm doing.

- Lisa Scottoline

But the fact is, I'm not work-identified. I'm not a lawyer or a writer. I'm a mom, and I'm a woman, and that's the kind of people I want to see in books in the starring role.

But the fact is, I'm not work-identified. I'm not a lawyer or a writer. I'm a mom, and I'm a woman, and that's the kind of people I want to see in books in the starring role.

- Lisa Scottoline

I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we're Philly.

I love the dignity in the name Philadelphia, but at heart, we're Philly.

- Lisa Scottoline

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.

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

I am really, I think, truly an easygoing, positive, fun person.

I am really, I think, truly an easygoing, positive, fun person.

- Lisa Scottoline

Truly I never thought of myself as writing legal thrillers, and I still don't think I do. I write stories about women.

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

Even if it's not what you planned, you can make a life for yourself on your own and be happy.

Even if it's not what you planned, you can make a life for yourself on your own and be happy.

- Lisa Scottoline

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.

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

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