Nancy asked Patricia Yager Delagrange:

Is Maddy's Phoenix set in a real town or one you made up?

Patricia Yager Delagrange Maddy's Phoenix is set in the real town of Monte Rio (population about 1,152) which is located in the Russian River area of northern California. I have a particular affinity for the place because my family takes our annual August vacation there. It has a meandering river that's perfect for kayaking and swimming and, for me, watching our 2 labs fetching sticks in the water. It's a quiet little place to visit with a few tourist-y stores - all nestled in the redwoods! Gorgeous.

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