by Judy Alter | Apr 3, 2021
(I know this has nothing to do with books, writing, or cooking, but this holds dear to my heart and I wanted to share this with everyone, especially those in the Fort Worth, Texas, area.) As a lifelong dog person, I am terribly distressed by all the pictures of lost...
by Judy Alter | Aug 23, 2019
I went to a reception last night, book launch if you will—for a simply magnificent book from TCU Press. It’s The Art of Texas: 250 Years, Ron Tyler as editor and contributions from well-known scholars, art historians, and curators. At 456 pp, measuring 10 x 12, and...
by Judy Alter | Jul 14, 2019
Sunday night seems a good time to share good news. This past week I signed contracts with Globe Pequot Publishers for a new book—and five reprints. The new book is a study of one mega-ranching family in North Texas and Fort Worth, with a feminist approach to the...
by Judy Alter | Mar 15, 2019
I’m in danger of the big head tonight. I just got home from the biennial induction ceremony for the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library. Hors d’oevres, wine, and the presentation ceremony. It was my great privilege to...
by Judy Alter | Sep 5, 2017
*UPDATE* The giveaway has ended. Thanks to those that signed up! Originally posted on 9/5/17: Goodreads and I are having a giveaway: Three signed books of my recent book, The Color of Fear! It ends on September 10th. Won’t you try your luck and enter the...
by Judy Alter | Sep 10, 2016
I have recently moved into a lovely cottage and just wanted to share it with everyone. Here are some pictures of my cottage. I talk a little bit about the cottage on my personal blog (among other things), so please come by for a visit. Judy’s Stew (the blog)....
