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http://www.goodreads.com/judyalter

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July 22, 1938

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female

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http://www.judyalter.com/

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Mystery & Thrillers, Women & Gender Studies, Young Adult

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A novelist and author of books for both adults and young readers, Judy Alter is the author of the Kelly O'Connell Mysteries, Skeleton in a Dead Space and No Neighborhood for Old Women. She has also written frequently about women and girls of the American West.

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a literary evening with the Bookish Frogs

Texas, My Texas: Musings of the Rambling Boy

Lonn Taylor spoke to the Bookish Frogs tonight--mostly he read three short essays from his new book--but it was a delightful evening. With the Bookish Frogs, you get to meet and hear an author, you get a terrific and interesting pot-luck supper (remember how much fun it is to discover who brought what?), and often you get to see an amazing house. Such was the case tonight.
But first, Lonn Taylor... read more »

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Books by Judy Alter

Average rating: 3.57 · 145 ratings · 26 reviews · 96 distinct works

	Mattie 3.35 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 1988 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Jessie: A Novel of Jessie Benton Fremont 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 1995 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Skeleton in a Dead Space 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	My rating:
	LIBBIE 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 1994 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Beauty Pageants: Tiaras, Roses, and Runways 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	My rating:
	Sundance, Butch And Me 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	My rating:
	BALLAD FOR SALLIE, A 3.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1992 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Cherokee Rose 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1996 — 2 editions	My rating:
	After Pa Was Shot 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	My rating:
	Callie Shaw, Stableboy 2.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1996	My rating:

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Judy Alter made a comment on Lucy Burdette's review of Necessary As Blood (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, #13) "One of my all-time favorite series. I admire the complexity and the way Deborah gets the Brits spot on! "
May 21, 2012 06:40pm · see review
Judy Alter made a comment on Lucy Burdette's review of State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery, #1) "Me, too. Great series. "
May 17, 2012 06:26pm · see review
Judy Alter marked as to-read: The Start of Something Good (Jamett & Joseph, #1) by Gracie Lee Rose	My rating:
May 17, 2012 03:07pm
Judy Alter marked as to-read: Two Brothers by Christina Wolfer (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 17, 2012 07:38am
Judy Alter marked as to-read: The Daughter by Christina Wolfer (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 17, 2012 07:37am
Judy Alter made a comment on Julie Hyzy's review of The Alienist (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #1) "One of those books that made me think, "I wish I could write like that." "
May 16, 2012 06:54pm · see review
Judy Alter made a comment on Melanie's review of Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected "LOL. I could have picked that book for you by title alone--not that it fits but it sounds like what you'd pick. I'll be curious about what you learn. "
May 16, 2012 06:53pm · see review
Judy Alter marked as to-read: Castaway Hearts by Taryn Raye (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
May 16, 2012 11:33am
Judy Alter marked as to-read: Destiny of the Wolf by Theresa Grant	My rating:
May 16, 2012 11:31am