5 Star Review of "The Writing on the Wall" by Marilyn Howard - Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto

I am so exciting to be part of another WOW! Women on Writing book blog tour! Thank you for visiting Bring on Lemons Today for this 5 star review! First, take a moment to learn more about the book and it's author - and then you'll see the review right before the tour calendar - it is my hope you'll also visit some of the other stops and hear from other reviewers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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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5 Star Book Review by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto

This is such a fast paced book full of inspiration and adventure! Just reading the book summary is enough to draw you in and leave you wanting more more more! Marilyn Howard is unstoppable and it's so much fun to be carried along her journey. The Writing on the Wall is anything but predictable and boring and readers of all ages will find their own take-away - but each will be inspired differently. This is a great book full of adventure that will leave you reflecting on your own life choices. I ordered a second copy to give to my daughter because I feel this is a fabulous book for a young woman who is coming of age. Thank you Marilyn Howard for sharing your story! Definitely a 5 star read!

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.

https://bringonlemons.blogspot.com/

October 19th @ Knotty Needle

Visit Judy's blog for her review of The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

http://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/

October 20th @ A Storybook World

Join Deirdra as she features a spotlight of The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

https://www.astorybookworld.com/

October 21st @ A Wonderful World of Books

Visit Joy's blog for a guest post by Marilyn Howard about life skills and how not to trip and fall on the small stuff.

https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/

October 23rd @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews

Join Lisa for her interview with author Marilyn Howard about her book The Writing on the Wall.

https://lisahaselton.com/

October 24th @ School Librarian in Action

Join Zarah as she reviews The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

https://lovealibrarian.blogspot.com/

October 25th @ Choices

Visit Madeline's blog for a guest post by author Marilyn Howard about palm reading and the science behind it.

http://www.madelinesharples.com/

October 27th @ The Faerie Review

Join Lily as she reviews The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

https://www.thefaeriereview.com

November 1st @ Pick a Good Book

Join Debbie as she reviews The Writing on the Wall on her Instagram page. You'll also have a chance to win a copy of the book, too!

https://instagram.com/pickagoodbook

November 2nd @ Katherine Itacy's blog

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

https://katherineitacy.com/

November 3rd @ StoreyBook Reviews

Visit Leslie's blog for a guest post by Marilyn Howard about daydreams and keeping your eyes open to opportunities.

https://www.storeybookreviews.com/

November 5th @ Pick a Good Book

Debbie shares a guest post by Marilyn Howard over at her blog today that talks about some good news regarding childhood disabilities.

https://pickagoodbook.com/

November 8th @ The Mommies Reviews

Visit Glenda's blog for her review of The Writing on the Wall by Marilyn Howard.

http://www.themommiesreviews.com/