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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
- Unexpected Currents (Or What About That Car?)
Cars have never been particularly special to me, other than their ability to transport me from point A to B. I bought my first car at 24, relying on bus, bike, or a friend or family member’s car prior to that. Early in our relationship I remember Russ quizzing me on the model or even … Continue reading Unexpected Currents (Or What About That Car?) - A Love Letter to Libraries
Yes, as I post this I recognize today is 911. A day that anyone who was alive in 2001 will remember, even if a child, then. A day that changed so much and took away so many lives and livelihoods, and compassion for some. I won’t forget the morning as I was about to start … Continue reading A Love Letter to Libraries - 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