Elizabeth Upton is a best-selling author and influential writer of gripping romantic thrillers and inspiring self-help nonfiction motivational books. Her best-selling debut book, 'Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,' set her firmly within the world's literary map.

 

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. Returning to her native state of California, she attended and received her M.A. in psychology from Chapman University.

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 readers and fans worldwide. When the Author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves long walks on the beach with her husband and dog.

 

She enjoys reading good books by some of her favorite authors, like Geraldine Brooks, Hahn, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly. Elizabeth and her husband reside in the area of Santa Barbara, California.