Join Cleveland author Alex Shaland, for a presentation about what it is like being a writer and about his book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari.” Event Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 Event Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM. An in-person event at the Beachwood Branch Library 25501 Shaker Boulevard / Beachwood, OH 44122-2306 p 216.831.6868 This presentation isContinue reading “Author Alex Shaland Talks with Children About Writing and His Book”
Author Archives: Alex Shaland
Storytelling with Photos
The Cleveland Photo Fest Presents: “Storytelling with Photos” A free in-person event Date and Time: December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM Location: Bostwick Design Art Initiative Building 2731 Prospect Rd, Cleveland, OH 44115 (Parking at East Side of Building) Presented by: Alex Shaland and Irene Shaland Alex Shaland is a travel photographer and the author of twoContinue reading “Storytelling with Photos”
Loganberry Books Author Alley
Irene Shaland and Alex Shaland will present their books at the Loganberry Books Author Alley annual event on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 between 12:00 noon and 4:00 PM. Event Location: 13015 Larchmere Boulevard, Shaker Hts., Ohio Dear friends, family, readers, followers, If you live in the Cleveland area, please come to the annual Author AlleyContinue reading “Loganberry Books Author Alley “
New Book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari” Released
My new book, “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari: A Story of One Little Penguin who Wanted to Meet the Wild Animals of Africa” was recently released and is available on Amazon. This is a story of a small South African penguin called Jackie who had a dream of visiting wild animals of Africa andContinue reading “New Book “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari” Released”
Flying Like a Bird
This is my most memorable small plane: Diamond DA20. A few years ago, Irene gave me a fantastic birthday present: an opportunity to pilot a small trainer plane (this one) and fly over Cleveland. Prior to that, I only piloted an imaginary fixed-wing aircraft offered by the Microsoft Flight Simulator. But this time, the flightContinue reading “Flying Like a Bird”
Jewish Mosaic of Singapore with Irene Shaland
Free Virtual Lecture on Feb. 24 at 7:00 PM EST USA Hosted by New City Library, New York. Travel to one of the unique destinations in Asia for Jewish history aficionados: a small city-state of Singapore. Discover the little-known Jewish story of Singapore composed of an amazing mosaic of cultures – Baghdadi, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Armenian, andContinue reading “Jewish Mosaic of Singapore with Irene Shaland”
James Bond Saves a Swiss Cable Car Company
Back in 1969, James Bond, also known to millions as 007, was doing what he is always doing – saving the world. But this time, it was different. In addition to saving an imaginary world from imaginary villains, Bond managed to save a real-life Swiss company from all-too-real financial ruin. A small Swiss company, Schilthorn Cableway Ltd.Continue reading “James Bond Saves a Swiss Cable Car Company”
Today Only $0.99 Sale on Amazon Kindle “Suburbanites on Safari”
If a trip to Africa is in your plans, this entertaining and informative book, jam-packed with photos of animals and birds, will help you make the first step on the way to your dream. If you are interested in wildlife, nature, and animal protection, the story will enrich your knowledge of the animal kingdom. AtContinue reading “Today Only $0.99 Sale on Amazon Kindle “Suburbanites on Safari””
Exploring Inle Lake Myanmar
Inle Lake is one of Myanmar’s (formally Burma) popular tourist destinations. So, obviously, Irene and I could not miss it. And the lake did not disappoint our expectations. This vast serene body of water is framed by numerous marshes, floating gardens, and beautiful Buddhist temples. Only here you will see fishermen rowing their flat-bottom boatsContinue reading “Exploring Inle Lake Myanmar”
Alex Shaland’s Wildlife and Travel Writing
Alex Shaland started his writing career in the 1990s, contributing articles and book chapters for several Penton Publishing periodicals and other publications. In addition to his own writing, Shaland collaborated as an editor and photographer with his wife, Irene Shaland, in producing several books and articles published in numerous magazines in the U.S., Canada, U.K.,Continue reading “Alex Shaland’s Wildlife and Travel Writing”
Alex Shaland Books 