Lisa’s writing isn’t limited to her novels and humor collections. Over the years, she’s contributed to anthologies, short stories, and essays that give fans a different way to enjoy her voice. Some are thoughtful, some are funny, and all of them showcase the heart and humor readers love in her books.
Below you can find a short list of articles and where they were published. And for readers who want even more, don’t miss Chick Wit, Lisa’s weekly column with her daughter Francesca, filled with warmth, laughter, and real-life moments.
Murder is my Racquet, Mysterious Press (June, 2005)
A Century of Great Suspense Stories, Berkley Prime Crime (2001)
Naked Came the Phoenix, St. Martin’s Press, a mystery anthology to support Breast Cancer Awareness (2001)
Legal Briefs, Ballantine Books, a legal anthology to support The Nature Conservancy (1998)
“Civil Rights Attorneys’ Fees in Cases Resolved on State Pendent and Federal Statutory Grounds,” 130 U.Pa.L.Rev. 488 (1981)
In the Shadow of The Master, (2008); Lisa wrote a chapter of this anthology tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, proceeds to benefit the Mystery Writers of America
The Chopin Manuscript (Winner, Audiobook of the Year)
Lisa wrote a chapter of this serial novel, proceeds to benefit the International Thriller Writers Association
The Copper Bracelet (2009)
Lisa wrote a chapter of this serial novel, proceeds to benefit the International Thriller Writers Association
Pigeon Tony’s Last Stand (Edgar Award Nominee 2024, Best Short Story)
A short story in the Rosato and DiNunzio series