An Award-Winning American Author and an Influential Writer of Fiction and Nonfiction Spiritual Self-Discovery Books.

Award-winning author Elizabeth Upton is well known for her best-selling books, "Secrets of a Nun: My Story" and "The Silver Woman of Fire," which have firmly established her on the world's literary map.

With five fiction novels to her credit, she recently released two new titles in June 2023-24: "Lovers' Secrets and Revenge" and "Murder's in the Lonely Graveyard." Additionally, she has published seven nonfiction works, including her latest release, "The Comfort Prayer Book: A Gift for Your Heart," in April 2026. One of Elizabeth's favorite books to write is "The Shaman and The Mafia," and 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 and Barnes & Noble and featured on various fine literary book sites.

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 Syracuse University, where she earned her B.A. Returning to her native state of California, she earned 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 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 taking 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.