Elizabeth Adams Briggs

Elizabeth Adams Briggs, 44, of Los Angeles, CA passed away on December 7, 2025 from stage IV colon cancer, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to being a cherished wife, mother, and friend, Elizabeth was a New York Times and Top 5 Amazon bestselling author.

Born on July 23rd in Los Angeles, CA, Elizabeth was an avid reader from a young age and always dreamed of being an author herself. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in sociology in the early 2000s and went on to a successful career as an author of young adult, paranormal, and fantasy romance novels. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have tens of thousands of five-star reviews. The generosity with which Elizabeth shared her knowledge continued throughout her writing career, as she mentored at-risk teens in her community and countless new writers through a variety of writing mentorship programs. Additionally, Elizabeth was a dog lover and rescue advocate, volunteering with various Bichon rescue organizations.

Elizabeth was married to Gary Briggs, and they had one daughter, Erin. As a family they enjoyed attending San Diego Comic-Con, visiting Disney parks and resorts, and traveling.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Gary; her daughter, Erin; her mother, Gaylene; her father, Peter; her half brothers, Jack and Charlie; as well as her pack of fluffy white dogs, her cat, her friends, and her fans all over the world.

At Elizabeth's request, her ashes were scattered at sea in a private memorial service during the 2025 holidays. Please keep Elizabeth's story alive by reading her books and sharing them with friends.