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Author Reading: Dede Montgomery in Conversation with Carolyn Dasher
Event by: BOLD Coffee & Books, Dede Montgomery
Location: Bold Coffee & Books, Southwest Jefferson Street 1755, Portland
About event
It’s 2024 in Astoria, Oregon. Celia’s return to another crabbing season is over before it begins when the boat captain suffers a heart attack, hastening her decision that this would have been her final season anyway. It’s 1912 In Camas, Washington. Emma is proud of her job making paper bags at the Columbia River Paper Company, but resents her family’s expectations for her to also take care of her younger siblings and help with the household chores after her shift is over.
Celia and Emma are both searching for their true selves in a world where women either give in to society’s and family’s expectations or have the courage to create their own destiny.
Dede will introduce her new book including what motivated the writing of it, how she approached writing a dual timeline book, and also about carrying on characters (Celia and Paul from Humanity’s Grace) from a prior book. She will give a short reading and invite discussion and Q&A along with fellow author Carolyn Dasher.
Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author and Safety and Health Professional. She is a thoughtful and introspective author whose work blends personal narrative, historical reflection, and social awareness. Dede often writes with a deep connection to place, particularly the Pacific Northwest.
Carolyn Dasher is the author of American Sky, a novel about love and war, family secrets, and mothers and daughters finding the freedom to fly. Her short fiction has appeared in Sunspot Literary Journal and is forthcoming at Terrain.org. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she’s hard at work on her next book.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m.
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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.
Celia and Emma are both searching for their true selves in a world where women either give in to society’s and family’s expectations or have the courage to create their own destiny.
Dede will introduce her new book including what motivated the writing of it, how she approached writing a dual timeline book, and also about carrying on characters (Celia and Paul from Humanity’s Grace) from a prior book. She will give a short reading and invite discussion and Q&A along with fellow author Carolyn Dasher.
Dede Montgomery is a 6th generation Oregonian, published author and Safety and Health Professional. She is a thoughtful and introspective author whose work blends personal narrative, historical reflection, and social awareness. Dede often writes with a deep connection to place, particularly the Pacific Northwest.
Carolyn Dasher is the author of American Sky, a novel about love and war, family secrets, and mothers and daughters finding the freedom to fly. Her short fiction has appeared in Sunspot Literary Journal and is forthcoming at Terrain.org. She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she’s hard at work on her next book.
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 7:00 p.m.
*****
Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.