author
Gerry Maddren
A prolific American writer of mystery and speculative fiction, she published dozens of short stories along with a play and a novel. Her work reached magazine readers across multiple genres, and she was also active in major writers' organizations.
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The Alternate Plan
by Gerry Maddren
About the author
Born in San Francisco on May 17, 1924, Gerry Maddren—also credited as Geraldine Stowell Maddren—became a versatile American author whose fiction appeared in mystery, western, and science-fiction venues. Available sources consistently describe her as a prolific writer, with 48 published short stories as well as a play and a novel.
Beyond her published work, she served on the boards of Mystery Writers of America and Women Writers of the West, suggesting a long, active involvement in the writing community. She died on June 4, 2020, at age 96.
Some bibliographic sources note that her name also appeared in print as "Jerry Maddren," a useful detail for readers exploring older magazine publications and story indexes.