Tag: Alan Hlad

6 Reads to Learn More About WWII

6 Reads to Learn More About WWII

WWII and the aftermath is a period of history that we find we simply can’t learn enough about. Whether you’re in the mood for to learn some new facts and… READ MORE

Librarians and Espionage

Librarians and Espionage

by Alan Hlad Did you know that librarians served as spies? I must admit, I knew little—prior to conducting research for The Book Spy—about the valor of the men and… READ MORE

Q&A With Alan Hlad

Q&A With Alan Hlad

What’s your favorite time period in history to write about? World War II. If the main character of Churchill’s Secret Messenger book was stranded on a desert island, what 3… READ MORE

For The Dogs

For The Dogs

by Alan Hlad Watch as Alan Hlad visits the Spanish National Organization for the Blind (ONCE) in Madrid, and read about world’s first guide dog training school for the blind… READ MORE

True History Inspiring Fiction

True History Inspiring Fiction

By Alan Hlad Dear Readers, I’ve always been intrigued by World War II mysteries. Churchill’s Secret Messenger was inspired by the valiant women of Winston Churchill’s Secret Army, and a… READ MORE

Did You Know? by Alan Hlad

Did You Know? by Alan Hlad

Did You Know? Homing pigeons played an important role in World War II! Here are just a few of the remarkable, and true, things I uncovered during my research for… READ MORE