Dede Montgomery is a sixth generation Oregonian, blogger and author of "From First Breath to Last: A Story About Love, Womanhood and Aging" (memoir; 2024), "Humanity’s Grace" (Short Story Collection, Fiction; 2022), "Beyond the Ripples" (Literary Fiction; 2020), and "My Music Man" (memoir; 2017), all published by Bedazzled Ink Publishing. Dede is also a prolific blogger on topics related to Oregon history, grief and gratitude, human connection, writing and environmental health. Find her at https://dedemontgomery.com. Dede lives in the Portland area and works at the intersection of workplace safety, health and well-being.
