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I’m Dede Montgomery, 6th generation Oregonian, author of six books, and regular blogger.
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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
- A Road Trip and a Pocketful of Memories
Now that you have voted and as we await the election results, I thought I’d share… Followers on social media may have seen photos I posted over the past two weeks. Beautiful photos. Gorgeous places. I took a few notes as we drove, but mostly I didn’t write on this ten-day road trip. I did … Continue reading A Road Trip and a Pocketful of Memories - Signed Books and Tech Victories
One thing that has surprised me about myself is how I enjoy the challenge of figuring out technology. But first, the main key message of this blog: I am thrilled to offer signed copies of each of my five books as 2026 comes to an end. I figured it was a good time to give … Continue reading Signed Books and Tech Victories - Happy 1st Book Birthday to “A Map of Her Own”
Yes, sometimes birthdays catch us by surprise. This first Book Birthday for A Map of Her Own is no exception! Yesterday I found myself explaining how I first came across Bradley Richardson’s research about the all female strike at the Camas paper bag factory in 1913. And how, before that, I was stumped in my … Continue reading Happy 1st Book Birthday to “A Map of Her Own”