Apart from corporate life, Newton pursues her passion for the liberal arts part-time. In 2000, she founded Montgomery Creek Publishing, Inc., a company publishing in communication and short story fiction.  She launched an e-published literary magazine, which combines entertainment and education for national and international audiences. As Managing Editor, she administers all aspects of the magazine's publication. 

Newton writes a column The Modern Renaissance Woman, which explores topics that promote a new movement for today's woman toward lifestyle enhancement. She has had various articles published in the areas of communication and public speaking and writing/publishing. Newton is also periodically utilized as an interview resource, i.e., her most recent interview in IParenting.com magazine.

In 1997, Newton became a member of Toastmasters International. She has served in numerous officer positions including member of the Executive Committee Board of the Oak Brook Speakers, a local chapter of Toastmasters International. She has participated as both a speech judge and contestant in Chicago area contests, and won first place in the District International Speech Contest in 2003. Newton has also worked with Borders Books & Music as a periodic speaker and newsletter contributor and covered booksignings of authors in the Chicago area. Her speaking expertise focuses on Communication and Personal Development with excerpts taken from her book "Successful People are Savvy Speakers."

Newton also enjoys a wide range of interests including photography, painting, and piano performance. She enjoys her library of books covering many subjects including history, the arts, biographies, and literature. Her antique books hold a special place of honor on the shelves; her favorite books are the "History of Illinois - DuPage County" (1882), "The Poetical Works of Alfred Tennyson" (1880), and "Lady of the Lake" (Sir Walter Scott), a book her Great-Grandfather received on Christmas Day in 1891.