Kaci Curtis | Updates

Blogs with Mission:Milspouse

Kaci Curtis — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:36:21 -0500

Click here to access the various blogs that I penned for the non-profit, Mission:Milspouse. These pieces are near and dear to my heart, because they explore not only my own experience as a military spouse, but also the experiences that help tie us together, and remind us that we aren't alone.

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Exploring Guam with your family

Kaci Curtis — Sat, 31 May 2025 07:56:53 -0400

Proud to be featured on the cover of 'Stars & Stripes: Guam' for the newspaper issue of May 26 - June 8 (2025)

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Welcome to the Pacific: Guam

Kaci Curtis — Sat, 31 May 2025 07:48:49 -0400

Have you ever been to the beautiful island of Guam?

I was excited to contribute 3 pieces to this 2025-2026 edition of Stars & Stripes "Welcome to the Pacific: Guam!"

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All That Stood Between

Kaci Curtis — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:33:20 -0500

A reluctant witch, spurned by her fellow villagers, is the only one willing to stand between them and a demonic creature lurking in the forest.

Fantasy/Short Story - Published by 'Bewildering Stories' in August of 2021

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Relief

Kaci Curtis — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:27:56 -0500

If you could remove your heart... would you? Discover the costs (literal and figurative) of organ transplant and storage facility that boasts the escape of loss, grief, and despair to its clients.

SciFi/ Short Story- published with 'Amazing Stories' in March of 2024

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Potential Triggers for Along the Trail

Kaci Curtis — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Spoiler alert!

This list of potential triggers will give away a few minor plot points for Along the Trail. I've included "romantic interludes" at the end for parents who want to keep the reading totally PG for younger readers.

There were many hazards and dangers that westward travelers faced on the overland trails. It is said that 1 in 10 people died along the route. Deaths do occur in the story of Along the Trail - I tried to represent historically accurate deaths, appropriate for the time period & setting. But a couple may be upsetting to some people, which is why I wanted to list them here.

* Successful suicide of a seriously injured (minor secondary) 16 year-old character - heard/discussed by main characters - suicide act not witnessed or depicted on the page:

Kindle pages: 52-54 Paperback pages: 53, 54

* Death of mother during labor and death of her unborn child (minor secondary characters) - heard/discussed by main characters - not depicted on the page in "real time," but discussed in some detail later by a character who witnessed it:

Kindle pages: 149-151 & 170-173 Paperback: 161, 162 & 184-186

* Closed-door bedroom scene (married couple) - no explicit details, but possibly not suitable for readers under 13 (I'm sure this varies greatly depending on the parent and reading level of the child):

Kindle pages: 232-236 & 280, 281 Paperback: 252 - 256 & 305

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5 stars with Reader Views

Kaci Curtis — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Trail earned a 5 star review seal from Reader Views! An excerpt from the review says: "Along the Trail by Kaci Curtis was a beautiful and heart-grabbing story about traveling along the Oregon Trail and what all that entailed. It’s historical fiction that can be read by young adults and older. There is very minor cursing and only closed-door bedroom scenes that are just hinted at. This was so well done, and I truly believe everyone should pick this book up and give it a read!"

You can read the full review here: https://readerviews.com/reviews/along-the-trail-curtis/

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Award winning novel!

Kaci Curtis — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Literary Titan has awarded their Silver Book Award to Along the Trail! They gave it a great four star review, and it's fun to be able to say that Trail is now an award winning novel!

-Kaci

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Out in the world!

Kaci Curtis — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Trail family,

Along the Trail is out in the wild! Pre-orders have been sent out, and you can now purchase the book worldwide, with many online retailers. I'd like to thank everyone who's bought a book, shared a post, recommended it to a friend, and much more!

If you read it and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review! It's one of the best ways to help an author!

Thanks for joining me on this ride!

Kaci

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GOODREADS GIVEAWAY

Kaci Curtis — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Goodreads Giveaway is now live!

Enter to win a signed copy of Along The Trail today! Giveaway runs through October 20th.

click the link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/422231-along-the-trail

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Pre-orders are live on Amazon and Apple!

Kaci Curtis — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Along-Trail-Kaci-Curtis-ebook/dp/B0FL1C55WW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J0K9UHJ8BAFY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.78LKI0cnJ5brhIvgivWYMA.LtrgTaLwdBhlLHsqM-4LK1IXRYmBX3adMLgDL9E0Yf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=along+the+trail+by+kaci+curtis&qid=1755351750&sprefix=along+the+trail+by+kaci+curtis%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1

Apple link: https://books.apple.com/us/book/along-the-trail/id6749545209

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Cover reveal!

Kaci Curtis — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The cover for Along the Trail has finally been revealed!

Releasing October 22, 2025

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Release date!

Kaci Curtis — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hello, Trail family -

We finally have a release date: October 22, 2025!

E-book pre-orders will go live soon, while print pre-orders will likely take longer. I will update as often as I can.

--Kaci

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