Fly Away Home by John Weld

Fly Away Home by John Weld

John Weld

1905-2003

John Weld, born in Birmingham, Alabama, faced early challenges with the loss of his father and a strained relationship with his stepfather. After attending military schools, he briefly studied at Alabama Polytechnic Institute before venturing to Kansas City and eventually settling in Hollywood. Although initially working as a movie stuntman, Weld's passion for writing led him to become a journalist and novelist. He immersed himself in the Parisian literary scene, wrote two novels, and later focused on researching and writing about the Donner Party. Weld's writing career continued through various endeavors, including working as a press agent, publishing novels, and producing travel documentaries. His contributions spanned multiple industries, including film, journalism, public relations, and automotive business. Weld's prolific writing career endured into his seventies, with five additional books published before his passing.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1991

Fly Away Home. Santa Barbara, CA; Mission Pub, 1991.

AL Book Collection

Weld, John, “Fly Away Home by John Weld,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8994.