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Elizabeth Scott
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Elizabeth Scott

Elizabeth Scott is the author of Bloom, Perfect You, Living Dead Girl, Something Maybe, The Unwritten Rule, Between Here and Forever, and Miracle, among others. She lives with her husband just outside Washington, D.C., and firmly believes you can... Read full bio

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. Toilet paper hung the wrong way. (Yes, for real!)
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Elizabeth Scott: A Self Portrait
Elizabeth Scott Revealed
About Elizabeth Scott
  • Previous occupations:
    I've done a little bit of everything--I've worked in a hardware store, I've sold pantyhose, I even spent three days at a dot.com where my only task was to burn CDs. (You can guess how exciting *that* job was!)
  • Favorite job:
    Writing.
Revealing Questions
Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words?
A. Lucky. Very, very lucky. That and yep, lucky.
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Life is too short to not follow your heart.
Q. How would you describe perfect happiness?
A. Spending the day with my husband, a dog, and a good book. It simply doesn't get better than that!
Q. What’s your greatest fear?
A. Squirrels. (You laugh, but it's true!)
Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?
A. Wales. Or Ireland. Although I have to say, right now I'm pretty happy where I am.
Q. With whom in history do you most identify?
A. Mata Hari. Just kidding! I actually have no idea.
Q. What are your most overused words or phrases?
A. What? I'm also fond of the old em-dash--see???
Q. What do you regret most?
A. That I can't eat chocolate!
Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?
A. Time travel. Imagine the possibilities!
Q. What’s your greatest flaw?
A. Worry
Q. What’s your best quality?
A. Stubborness
Q. What trait is most noticeable about you?
A. My crazy hair
Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?
A. Toilet paper hung the wrong way. (Yes, for real!)
Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?
A. Reading.
Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Being paid to read.
Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?
A. a true soul, a sense of humor, and the ability to love fully
Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?
A. Fritos!
On Books and Writing
Q. Who are your favorite authors?
A. Too many to list!
Q. What are your 5 favorite books of all time?
A. Only five??? I can't pick just five.
Q. Is there a book you love to reread?
A. There are many books I've read over and over (and over!) again.
Q. Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?
A. Read.
Q. What comment do you hear most often from your readers?
A. I get a lot of requests for sequels, and I always say that I've learned to never say never...