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Jess Montgomery is a critically acclaimed author of the Kinship Historical Mystery series, set in 1920s Appalachia, which follows the journey of a pioneering female sheriff. Her website, www.jessmontgomeryauthor.com, showcases her work and provides a gateway to her online presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Under her given name, Montgomery is a respected newspaper columnist for the Dayton Daily News, covering the literary scene in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Her debut novel, THE WIDOWS, has already garnered significant recognition, including the 2018 Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Artist Opportunity Grant and the 2016 Individual Excellence Award in Literary Arts from the Ohio Arts Council. She was also the John E. Nance Writer in Residence at Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio, in 2014.

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About Jess Montgomery

Jess Montgomery is a critically acclaimed author of the Kinship Historical Mystery series, set in 1920s Appalachia, which follows the journey of a pioneering female sheriff. Her website, www.jessmontgomeryauthor.com, showcases her work and provides a gateway to her online presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Under her given name, Montgomery is a respected newspaper columnist for the Dayton Daily News, covering the literary scene in her hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Her debut novel, THE WIDOWS, has already garnered significant recognition, including the 2018 Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Artist Opportunity Grant and the 2016 Individual Excellence Award in Literary Arts from the Ohio Arts Council. She was also the John E. Nance Writer in Residence at Thurber House in Columbus, Ohio, in 2014.

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