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23 quotes by Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Scottoline (born July 1, 1955) is an American author of legal thrillers. Born in Philadelphia, Scottoline earned an undergraduate degree, as well as a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and later became a litigator at a law firm in Philadelphia. After the birth of her daughter she left the law firm and started writing, as a way to earn money from home. Final Appeal received the 1995 Edgar Award for "Best Paperback Original...
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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... →

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What I'm doing is writing stories about women who care about justice. They are women who think about the difference between right and wrong... →

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

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I love everything about Philadelphia, and its food is like the city itself: real-deal, hearty, and without pretension. We've always had an... →

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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... →

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I am an open book, literally. I don't mind if people know way too much about me.

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

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I was a lawyer and I loved it, but my Francesca was born, and a divorce followed way too soon after.

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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.

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

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My animals are a really important part of my life.

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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... →

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I like terrific writing, but I also like a terrific story. My favorite books have both, and they're by contemporary, commercial American writers.

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