Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Scottoline was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 1st of July 1955. She then grew up in Bala Cynwyd, a suburb just not far from the city. She graduated first in her class, earning a degree in literature at the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. The focus of her studies was contemporary American short stories. Philip Roth, the famous writer, was one of her professors, a man who played a key role in the development of Lisa’s passion for writing. Following her insatiable curiosity, she carried on with her studies and she also earned a law degree at the Pennsylvania Law School in the year 1981. As a lawyer, she soon became an authoritative figure and she kept on working until her daughter Francesca was born. This life changing event pushed her to give up her career in the law firm and become a fulltime writer, a choice that will shape her life and open new horizons.