Elizabeth Upton is an American Author and an influential writer of gripping fiction and non-fiction inspiring books.

Her best-selling books, "Secrets of a Nun: My Story" and "The Silver Woman of Fire" helped set her firmly on the world's literary map. With many novels to her credit, she released a new book in June 2022 titled 'Lovers' Secrets and Revenge.' Elizabeth's favorite she enjoyed writing is, 'The Shaman and The Mafia,' as she shares, "The creation of this story has been an exciting journey. If possible, I would love to meet all of the characters in this book in real life." Elizabeth's books and novels are available on Amazon online and featured on fine literary book sites and magazines.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA., until the age of sixteen, when she entered a New York State Convent and became a nun for twenty years, but she yearned for a more authentic spiritual life. Elizabeth left the convent and chose to attend and receive her B.A. from Syracuse University. Moving back to her native state of California, she attended and received her M.A. from Chapman University in psychology. The author began working for over thirty years in family counseling as a social worker and probation officer working with troubled teens and abused children. She is a speaker, spiritual mentor, and advisor.

Elizabeth is happily married and enjoys writing books for her reader fans around the world. When the author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves spending time on long walks on the beach with her husband and dog. Her favorite colors are blue, green, and gold. She enjoys reading good books by some of her favorite authors like Geraldine Brooks, Hanh, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly.

Elizabeth and her husband reside in Santa Barbara, California.