Note: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Alter (July 22, 1938—July 13, 2024). As per her wishes, this website will continue to serve as a digital legacy, celebrating her life’s work and literary contributions. We invite you to explore her books, writings, and the impact she made on the world of literature. Thank you for your continued support and for helping to keep her memory alive.

Sleuthing Women Launch Party!

Mark the date, May 12, 2016, 8:00pm-9:30pm (EDT) for a launch party for Sleuthing Women, a boxed set of ten first-in-a-series mysteries, including my first Kelly O’Connell Mystery, Skeleton in a Dead Space. Gifts, games, fun! Here’s the link:...

Blog Tour!

My latest book is going to be on a tour! You can see the tour schedule on HFVirtualBookTours.com

First Newsletter Of The Year 2016

All of my grandkids enjoying Christmastime Did you all enjoy the holidays? I did, with my family! I have released the first newsletter for this year. Enjoy. My newsletters will be archived on the newsletter archive page.

Chili, Recipes, and Murder Comes First — Oh My!

Murder at Peacock Mansion Arson, a bad beating, and a recluse who claims someone is trying to kill her all collide in this third Blue Plate Café Mystery with Kate Chambers. Torn between trying to save David Clinkscales, her old boss and new lover, and curiosity about...

For Book Clubs

I’ve worked up some questions for the first Blue Plate Mystery for a book club. Any interested book clubs are welcome to use the list as well.

July News

Please enjoy my May 2015 newsletter (you can join my mailing list to receive my occasional newsletters). * * * * * * * * * * Pleased and proud to announce that I was inducted into the Western Writers of America, Inc., Hall of Fame on June 26 in Lubbock, Texas. The...
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