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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
- The Joy Survival Kit: Staying Up When Life Gets Heavy
In this Entry: State of the World/ Feel Better TipsPersonal Reflection/ Power of ConnectionJust Because/ McMenaminsPostscript I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling a bit down lately. Given the state of so much in our world – war, politics, inflation – it’s no surprise. Add our own or loved ones’ aging or health … Continue reading The Joy Survival Kit: Staying Up When Life Gets Heavy - Steamboats and Soul: A Map to Happiness
In this Entry: A Map of Her Own/ The Big and Little SteamboatPersonal Reflection/ Power of Human ConnectionBook Recommendations/ This is Happiness +Postscript Big and Little Steamboats I had a lot of fun during my recent interview on KBOO’s Jonesy Hour. Having listened to previous episodes, I knew Ken Jones to be a terrific interviewer. … Continue reading Steamboats and Soul: A Map to Happiness - Labor, Loss, and Literature: A Personal Entry
In this Entry: Social Action/ Worker Memorial DayPersonal Reflection/ Young Worker FatalitiesBook Recommendations/ S.R. Stoner’s Sage Series Social Action Today is Workers Memorial Day. I suspect most Americans are unaware of this memorial for those lives lost on the job this past year. And importantly, our repeated reminder that we can and must do better. … Continue reading Labor, Loss, and Literature: A Personal Entry