Marilyn Johansen, Author & Artist

🎨 Marilyn Johansen is an accomplished author, artist and instructor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born into a world shaped by war and duty, she’s the daughter of an Air Force fighter pilot whose career spanned WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War. Marilyn holds Signature Status in multiple watercolor societies, with work featured in Watercolor Artist and Splash 20. 

Her memoir, My Father’s Secrets, reveals the hidden world of military intelligence—covert missions and the emotional cost of silence. Marilyn lived a life of constant motion—never knowing where she’d land next, always tethered to the rhythms of war and diplomacy. Her father, once a P-38 pilot and POW, carried secrets that stretched across continents and decades. Through vivid storytelling, she uncovers the truth behind the uniform and the legacy of love, loyalty, and resilience. This is not just a story of one man’s classified missions—it’s the story of a daughter uncovering the truth behind the uniform.