Kaci is a military spouse and mom of two. She just spent two years living on the island of Guam, where she loved to explore the jungles and beaches with her husband and kids. She loves all things National Parks, hiking, camping, reading while sipping coffee, and cackling with her bookclub.
Her debut novel, Along the Trail, (historical fiction with a romantic subplot, set on the Oregon Trail) releases on 10/22/2025 with The Wild Rose Press.
Born in Missouri, she was raised in Kansas City, a mere 20 minutes from the town of Independence, where the Westward trails began.
Kaci is a military spouse and mom of two. She just spent two years living on the island of Guam, where she loved to explore the jungles and beaches with her husband and kids. She loves all things National Parks, hiking, camping, reading while sipping coffee, and cackling with her bookclub.
Her debut novel, Along the Trail, (historical fiction with a romantic subplot, set on the Oregon Trail) releases on 10/22/2025 with The Wild Rose Press.
In 1847, Winnie and her family are traveling west to start a new life in the Oregon territory. While many in their wagon train fret over river crossings, disease, and encounters with Native tribes, she relishes the unexpected freedom of life on the trail.
Threatened by storms, wild animals, and outlaws, Winnie must rely on the bonds she's made,...
"This story has everything I love in historical fiction: adventure, resilience, and emotion that sneaks up on you. I’ll be thinking about Winnie’s journey for a long time to come."
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Emerson Ford, Author of 'What the Silent Say,' and 'Every Bend in the River"
"The novel mixes sweeping depictions of frontier life with intimate family moments, placing the reader right in the dust and uncertainty of the trail."
