Author: Lizzi Newton

After 13 years as a social worker of sorts I decided it was time to do what I had planned when I was in the fifth grade; I decided it is time to write. I have a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from East Tennessee State University with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology. I studied Media Arts at Long Island University In Brooklyn and Guerilla Film Making at Pellissippi State University. I have a Masters Level Certification in Forensic Document Examination. My first full-length book "View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale" is available on amazon.com and my latest book "Riddle" was released on Amazon in June 2015. My third novel "Carved Wooden Heart" an erotic romance written with Starla Hartless is now available. I recently released "Stolen Gypsy", another thriller. For quicker reads try my novelettes released through Electric Eclectic Books. As a Domestic Violence survivor and thriver I am involved with local DV Support Groups. Besides writing I love to travel, enjoy photography, reading, and film.With 4 grown children and 8 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. I have recently been accepted into the Authors Guild of Tennessee. I have led a busy life. The best is yet to come...
Political Thriller, Short Story, Thousand Word Challenge

1000 Word Challenge – SECURING THE RED BUTTON

SECURING THE RED BUTTONMike Elphick In 2017, the US had a newly elected President— a Tea Party President. Rick Walker had been Governor of one of the Red states. To achieve smaller government (except for defense spending) he wanted to eliminate six segments of the Federal Government, including Environmental Protection. Most of the country set record temperature lows on Election Day 2016. In the minds … Continue reading 1000 Word Challenge – SECURING THE RED BUTTON

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1963, Action, Book Giveaway, Book Review, conspiracy, JFK, Kennedy Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, mystery, Nov 22, Political Thriller, Romance, Suspense, thriller

Goodreads Giveaway Winners & Latest Review

Congratulations to the three winners of my Goodreads Giveaway! Each winner will receive a signed copy of “View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale. Dee Entrekin, Laura Maclean, Shelby Freese. For alternate history fans this book is an amazing passionate twist on Kenndy/Oswald saga. View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald TaleView From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale by Elizabeth Horton-Newton My rating: … Continue reading Goodreads Giveaway Winners & Latest Review

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Book Review, conspiracy, JFK, Kennedy Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, Lee Oswald, Nov 22, Political Thriller, Romance, Suspense, thriller

For alternate history fans this book is an amazing passionate twist on Kenndy/Oswald saga.

Originally posted on Mark Fine | Ruminations:
View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale by Elizabeth Horton-Newton My rating: 5 of 5 stars As a fan of Alternate History literature I was in my element reading Elizabeth Newton’s imaginative and provocative tale of those tragic events–on that mind numbing day, November 22, 1963, But that’s merely the capstone on which this fine story is based;… Continue reading For alternate history fans this book is an amazing passionate twist on Kenndy/Oswald saga.

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Book Review, civil rights, Fiction, Political Thriller, Romance

The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine

The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine My rating: 5 of 5 stars It is not often a book as intensely dazzling as “The Zebra Affaire” by Mark Fine comes along. A forbidden love story takes place against the dramatic background of 1970’s South Africa and apartheid. Fine draws you into the story cautiously, laying the groundwork for the eventual affair between Elsa and Stanwell. By … Continue reading The Zebra Affaire by Mark Fine

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Action, Book Review, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, thriller

Horror at Pine Ridge by Craig McDonough

Horror at Pine Ridge by Craig McDonough My rating: 5 of 5 stars These undead don’t sparkle! The horrors in Craig McDonough’s “Horror at Pine Ridge” are ruthless, bloody, and on a mission. From the first chapter it is obvious something very dark is going on in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Besnick and Bojan have come to bury their brother Vladimir and are appreciative of the … Continue reading Horror at Pine Ridge by Craig McDonough

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1963, Action, Book Giveaway, conspiracy, Fiction, Kennedy Assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald, Nov 22, Political Thriller, Romance, Suspense, thriller

Goodreads Giveaway – Ends April 15th!

Three SIGNED copies of this re-edited and re-formatted 4.6 star romantic thriller. A fictional tale that asks what if. Why are strangers suddenly appearing in a sleepy North Carolina town? What do they have to do with widow Olivia Roberts? Why is her neighbor and friend Bill Horton so dead set against her traveling to Dallas, Texas? When she journeys from her North Carolina home … Continue reading Goodreads Giveaway – Ends April 15th!

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Book Review, Fantasy, Romance, Suspense, thriller, time travel

“Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” by Rachel Stapleton

Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire by Rachael Stapleton My rating: 4 of 5 stars Sophia Marcil has a secret and it’s a big one. In Rachel Stapleton’s “Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” Sophia time travels, faces death, and finds love. That’s a lot for one book but it is excitingly handled by Stapleton. While this book is Part Two of a series the … Continue reading “Curse of the Purple Delhi Sapphire” by Rachel Stapleton

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Short Story, Thousand Word Challenge, Writing

The Thousand Word Challenge

I just threw together a short, short story for a 100-word challenge. That started me thinking about all the wonderful Indie-Writers I know. I’ve read books by many of them. Because I enjoy reading and writing short stories I thought it would be fun to challenge my creative buddies to put pen to paper (or more accurately fingers to keyboard) and spin out a yarn … Continue reading The Thousand Word Challenge

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12 Writing Tips from Ray Bradbury

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With all the marketing and promotion that can go into our books, sure seems like it’s easy to forget about our craft.  With that in mind, it makes sense to post a great video and article about a presentation that Ray Bradbury gave, in which he discusses the keys to being an excellent author.  I guess if you’re going to listen… Continue reading 12 Writing Tips from Ray Bradbury

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