Laura Gene Alpern  writer

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Laura Alpern

Laura Gene Alpern has spent most of her life in Europe. Born in Cincinnati, she now calls Switzerland her home. She worked there many years as a librarian in a large international organization and raised two Swiss daughters together with her husband. She is a member of the Geneva Writers' Group. When she is not writing, she loves to hike and enjoys travelling around the odd corners of Europe.

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Many of my short stories are inspired by my parents.

Here is a story inspired by my father, who had a dream that nearly came true:


"The Story of Blab-Off"

and this one is in memory of my mom:

"Mom on the Moon"