Elizabeth Upton

I grew up in Los Angeles Ca. My mother was an avid reader and started my sister and me reading at the age of five years old. I enjoyed reading books about animals, and nature and loved books by Hans Christian Andersen.

I love writing such characters because they are so interesting and suspense makes them exciting and brings them to life.

For me, it is always through CURIOSITY. Who are these individuals? It is a dance of suspense and love with strong elements of surprise. Pull them in at the very begining.

I was a novice writer. I had to learn how to write. I did extensive research about publishing. I had to find an agent. And then I found a producer willing to produce my book. It was a remarkable journey not since repeated. So, I decided to self-publish my books through Kindle Direct Publishing which has been much easier.

Oh, my...I ran around my yelling," I DID IT! LOL, seriously.

The basic storyline and plots have to work. Once that does, the romantic part is not to difficult, and then I use my romantic imagination.

Truth be told I did not have to do any research because of my work experiences in my life as a social worker, probation officer, and counselor and from working and learning from/with many women throughout my entire life.

I write most days and often throughout the day. No set schedule as I write when new ideas come to me. I also take lots of notes.

With all of my fiction books, the title comes to me in a flash! That is what inspired me to write this book series. I love the character of 'John Callahan' who leaves the priesthood to find love in marriage and then becomes involved in a murder case investigation with his friend Casey. Callahan is conflicted about his IRA killer life fighting to find emotional and spiritual balance. The three book series follows that line.

Writing makes me feel inspired and alive! I love living in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA. Our home faces the mountains where sunlight changes it all day long. Every day I enjoy walking by the ocean where I often see dolphins playing. I play with my dog. I also read books on science and technology.

My reading is so diverse and I have to say when I do read? I am into it until I often pick something to read entirely differently. So, no real favorite genre.

Having the freedom to write when I want and to stick with it. I am rather solitary. Lol...but my husband disagrees that I'm solitary.

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