Carved Wooden Heart (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781536832679)

Elizabeth Horton-Newton was born and raised in New York City. She began writing when she was a child, writing stories for friends and family. In the 4th grade at P.S. 151 in Manhattan she wrote an essay about her dream job; she wanted to be an author. She continued to write short stories over the following years as she raised a family. After attending Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY studying Communications/Media Arts and East Tennessee State University where she acquired a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, she worked in the social work field for thirteen years. She also holds a certification in Forensic Document Examination. She has worked with Domestic Violence Awareness groups in her hometown and is active in raising awareness of Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse and the long term impact on families and communities. She currently lives in East Tennessee with her husband, author Neil Douglas Newton, and a collection of rescued dogs and cats. Her first book, "View From the Sixth Floor: An Oswald Tale", was published in October 2014. "Riddle" was her second novel released a year later. She has also contributed short stories to several anthologies. She is currently working on her fourth novel, "Stolen", a riveting tale of kidnapping and murder, the Witness Protection Program and Gypsy Crime. In addition she continues to write short stories. Along with writing she is a photographer and enjoys traveling, especially cruising the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Starla Hartless is a first time author born and raised in East Tennessee where she still lives with her Husky, Lincoln, and an assortment of stray animals that come by to visit. She never misses a University of Tennessee Vols football game and loves hiking the Smoky Mountains. Starla always wanted to write and her collaboration with Elizabeth Horton-Newton has made her dream come true. She hopes to co-author more books with her favorite writer in the future.