Sharon Norris Elliott is a literary agent with the AuthorizeMe Literary Agency. She is a substantive and developmental editor, award-winning author, popular speaker and Bible teacher, and the founder and CEO of Life That Matters Ministries and AuthorizeMe.A graduate of Biola University with a doctor of theology degree from HSBN International School of Ministry (an affiliate of Gateway International Bible Institute), Sharon is the author of 12 books and the host of Life That Matters with Sharon Norris Elliott, on The Holy Spirit Broadcasting Network (HSBN.tv) and the Christian WomenÕs Word Network (CWWN.tv).Through her AuthorizeMe Literary Firm, Sharon provides editing and author coaching, mentors up-and-coming writers and speakers, and conducts hands-on seminars about how to reach publishing goals. The latest exciting growth of her AuthorizeMe brand includes her work as a literary agent.Sharon is retired from her esteemed 35-year teaching career and now focuses full time on her writing, editing, agenting, and broadcasting. She and her husband, James, serve at Christ Second Baptist Church in Long Beach, California, where Sharon is an assistant minister. They enjoy their empty nest, traveling, and visiting their children and grandchildren.