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Horton publishes first book, ‘Secret Compulsion­s’

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Lisa T. Horton recently published “Secret Compulsion­s,” which is part of a trilogy on Amazon. It’s the first book for the Fort Washington based author. Q. How long have you been writing, and how did you get started?

I have been journaling for 10 years and decided to turn it into a book, a trilogy. Q. What inspires you to write?

Writing has become a passion, and it’s therapeuti­c. Q. Do you consider writing to be a career?

Yes, it has become a passion for me. Q. What kind of writing process do you use?

I like suspense and autobiogra­phy.

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I love Kimberla Lawson Roby. She is a Christian writer. Her depiction of social issues is entertaini­ng and meaningful. She influenced me in writing my relationsh­ip book. She was a great influence for my writing. Q. What are you working on now?

I am working on the second part of my book “Secret Compulsion­s,” it’s a trilogy. Q. What do you want readers to know about you?

I want my readers o to know that I keep it real. I’m very passionate about my topics.

Please include a brief descriptio­n of your book and a link to where it can be found online:

Relationsh­ip therapist Skylar Phillip can’t seem to keep her husband from straying. While seeking love in the arms of

Q. How did you publish your book? I am self published through Amazon.

Q. Who are some of your favorite authors and why? How much do you feel they influence your own

another man, she finds herself caught up in a serial killer’s game. Who will be left standing out of this tangled web of deceit? “Secret Compulsion­s” is available at https://www. amazon.com/Secret-Compulsion­s-Lisa-T-Horton/ dp/1717519903. Please include an excerpt that you think is compelling:

“Her thoughts were suddenly interrupte­d by her restricted airflow. Her eyes widened when her lover’s thick hands wrapped around her neck.

“She stared at him, his smooth, tanned face etched in her memory as life slowly crept away. All she wanted was revenge. But she got more than she bargained for.”

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