Winner of the Dog Ear Publishing Award of Literary Excellence. "A frankness that's often missing from books of this type." (Kirkus Reviews) "Harrison writes with complete candor and devilish wit, making the content engaging and amusing." (Foreword Reviews) "This is a hilarious read for anyone who works or has worked in an office setting." (Jasper County Public Library) "Great read! Loads of laughs!" (Cleveland Public Library)

Takes readers on a tour of one of the most unusual, controversial, and compelling elections in history. Written in real time, the story captures each event as it occurred, with limited analysis based on hindsight. "Lucid, well-paced and evocative ... an absorbing read." (Kirkus Reviews)

Named a 2016 Reviewer's Choice by Midwest Book Review. "'Now They Make It Legal' is a fabulous, firmly tongue-in-cheek tour of bygone decades. Award-winning journalist Howard Harrison has crafted a memoir so vivid it's the next best thing to a time machine. These anecdotes will enlighten, startle, perplex, and inspire readers of all generations." The book traces the evolution of American culture from the "black and white" 1950s through the turbulent 1960s and '70s, ending in the 1980s "when we began to turn into our parents" through the eyes of one of the 80 million people born between 1946 and 1964 -- the greatest period of population growth in U.S. history.

Provide writing and editorial services to organizations and individuals, including ghostwriting, speech writing, annual reports, employee magazines, website content and other services.

Wrote and managed the company's annual shareholder report, speeches for the CEO and other senior executives, video scripts, press releases, website content and other corporate communications.

Provided writing and editorial services to a range of corporate clients,

Led internal communication through three mergers, including Baxter's historic merger with American Hospital Supply Corporation. Following that merger, created a new all-employee magazine that won a Gold Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators in 1991.

Researched and wrote articles for range of ABA mermber publications.

Developed communications program for newly formed Grant Thornton International following merger of Alexander Grant and Company with Thornton Baker of London.

Helped manage 80-page four-color monthly journal for HFMA members.

Managed grand opening publicity for new Walgreens stores nationwide and served as editor of Walgreen World, the company's all-employee magazine.