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# Judy Alter

(1938–2024)   Writer

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Judy Alter was a writer.

## Quick Facts About Judy Alter

Born January 1, 1938

Died July 13, 2024

Profession Writer

## About Judy Alter

American novelist and children's non-fiction writer (1938–2024)... \| Judy Alter was an American novelist and author of both fiction and nonfiction for adults and young adults. Alter writes primarily about the history and literature of Texas and the American West, especially the experiences of women in the nineteenth century. She has also written sixteen cozy mysterie

##  Quotes by Judy Alter

> [“Florence Dodson was murdered the same night that Claire Guthrie shot her husband. For me, the story began with Claire, and I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/judy-alter/florence-dodson-was-murdered-the-same-night-that-claire-guthrie-shot/)

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