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I’m Dede Montgomery, 6th generation Oregonian, author of six books, and regular blogger.
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Latest Release
A Map of Her Own is a dual-timeline novel set along the Columbia River, following two working-class women a century apart as they search for autonomy, purpose, and a life of their own.
Recent Blogs
- Finding My People as a Social Floater
I recently chatted with my nephew about friends and social challenges in high school, sharing my own decades ago experience at Lincoln High School. Yes, back then I did feel like a new kid, having moved into the district in the middle of eighth grade and not yet making close friends before entering the matrix … Continue reading Finding My People as a Social Floater - Eight Years on Two Electric Wheels
I had no intention to buy an ebike back then. After all, I was committed to ride my non-electric bike the 26 mile roundtrip (with hills) to OHSU for work. Even if it was exhausting. Even if there was no way I’d have my act together to ride more than two days a week. Even … Continue reading Eight Years on Two Electric Wheels - Making it BIG as an Author
Now that I have your attention, I’m sorry to burst your bubble. I am not here to share fine secrets about blowing your book or your bank account out of the water. Rather to tease into this idea. It often happens as I peruse various author groups on social media, I see someone newer to … Continue reading Making it BIG as an Author