The Writing On The Wall: Remarkable story of a woman breaking through the glass ceiling in the male dominated 60s and 70s. ➱ Book Tour with Guest Post

Marilyn Howard’s

WOW! WOMEN ON WRITING TOUR

The Writing on the Wall

Tour Begins October 8, 2023

Book Summary

An astounding true story of a young woman driven by her desire to escape chauvinism blazes a whirlwind path full of mystical encounters and unexpected adventures. From love to lawsuits, her business and personal life intertwine, bringing her to untold heights. Uncanny predictions at a chance encounter with a Fulbright Scholar from India follow her throughout life, as if written on the wall and fated to happen.

Chauvinism from her youth make her determined to explore opportunities. She breaks through a glass ceiling of seventy men, enjoys traveling for a year, and returns to found an innovative startup in New York City. Whether skiing the powdery snow in Aspen, or waking up on a beach in Mexico to men with machine guns, each adventure brings challenges and insights to add to an ever-broadening awareness. A lucky break merges with swirling thoughts to ignite a new business. Running a successful startup attracts ADWEEK Magazine of New York. She places first on their list of "The Dynamic Dozen." It should have been smooth sailing, but sharks were circling. A court battle followed.

Entertaining and inspirational stories are told from pivotal times in history. Readers gain skills about life and business. The narrative will make you laugh at humanity, provoke anger at infuriating situations and leave you inspired to reach goals. Stimulating questions are raised, which will generate a deeper introspection.

Publisher: Hammond Publishing (August 2019)

ISBN-10: 1733319638

ISBN-13: 978-1733319638

ASIN: B07WXTKQ1H

Print Length: 293 pages

Purchase a copy of The Writing on the Wall on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.org. You can also add this to your GoodReads reading list.

Don't Trip and Fall on the Small Stuff

Marilyn Howard 9/2023 People often see the grand vision, but slip and fall over the small stuff. Schools put a lot of emphasis on college entrance but "soft skills" are important for success in business and life. They are now taught at universities as part of business classes and available elsewhere including the web. These general skills are useful for employees in any industry or role and often known as "transferable skills." Bad habits form early. Ideally, by the end of high school, students should be enabled with the necessary self-confidence and basic tools to navigate their environment and work well with others. Unfortunately, it rarely happens. I certainly could have benefited. My hands shook and my voice quivered for class oral reports and talking in front of large groups of people. Sensitivity to everything going on in the room disrupted my focus, leading to nervousness. I didn't know it then, but I was in good company. Even George Seinfeld, Warren Buffett, Frederic Chopin and other famous people dealt with stage fright. It is one of the most common phobias. Later in life, I declined many public speaking opportunities for my entrepreneurial business because of my insecurities in front of groups. I lost a good free way to make contacts in business. Eventually, I got my public speaking act together through Toastmasters International. Local clubs are in numerous locations. An ungraded small school club could be easily formed. It would be a tremendous help for many, including natural speakers. They cover various communication skills and include project management. A group setting is best for most of these skills, but web classes can be effective. Examples are at Ed2go.com, Udemy.com, ClassCentral.com, and Cousera.com. Soft skills topics include teamwork, problem-solving, time management, critical thinking, decision-making, organization, stress management, adaptability, conflict management and communications. It is also an impressive list for both inside or outside of the office, so often known as "transferable skills." In life and business, you're trying to develop a presence to connect with and inspire others. You want your seat at the table to count. You want to build trust and credibility, plus be clear and energetic. The ability that propels careers and builds followers comes from the inside out. In the end, much is individual interpretation, but the knowledge and practice are incredibly valuable. The good news is there are many places to learn. Don't trip and fall on the small stuff.

About the Author

Marilyn Howard broke through the glass ceiling at Grey Advertising of New York to become their first female art director while in her early twenties. In 1970, she founded an innovative startup. Creative Freelancers Inc. became the first agency to connect businesses with freelance artists and writers, and operated for over 25 years in the center of Manhattan. ADWEEK Magazine of New York featured her in “The Dynamic Dozen,” those women under forty they identified as most likely to succeed. In 1997, her company became the first agency on the Internet. The author holds a B.F.A. from Syracuse University.

Visit her online at:

Her website: http://www.thewritewall.com/

Her Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marilyn-Howard/author/B07XFPWDK2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063965286663

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Blog Tour Calendar

October 9th @ The Muffin

Join WOW's blog at The Muffin as we celebrate the launch of Marilyn Howard's memoir The Writing on the Wall. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book.

https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com

October 11th @ Stranded in Chaos

Join Sara for her review of The Writing on the Wall.

http://www.strandedinchaos.com/

October 13th @ World of My Imagination

Join Nicole for her review of The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

https://worldofmyimagination.com

October 15th @ Chapter Break

Visit Julie's blog for her interview with author Marilyn Howard about her book The Writing on the Wall.

https://chapterbreak.net/

October 18th @ Bring on Lemons

Join Crystal for her review of The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.