R.S. Curtis Novelist & Author, orthopedic surgeon, and acclaimed inventor, writes books, screenplays, & short stories about the redemptive power of love. His collection of poetry reflects a variety of themes throughout his life.
R.S. Curtis received his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (UTSW). He practiced Orthopedic Surgery as a partner of the W.B. Memorial Carell Clinic in Dallas, Texas for over forty years. During that time, he also served as Associate Clinical Professor at UTSW.
R.S. Curtis writes fiction novels with companion screenplays, short stories, medical articles and a collection of poetry. He has written eight novels (see bibliography) to date, self-publishing his first book “Once in A Blue Moon” with Simon & Schuster in 2019. Since then, he continues to publish exclusively with Amazon’s Kindle Direct (KDP) and Audible (ACX).
R.S. Curtis is a lifelong Colorado enthusiast, which has influenced his themes and writings. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife Marty, spending time with his adult children, Collin and Allison, two grandchildren and four grand-dogs. He is active in multiple philanthropic organizations and serves on the Administrative Board of the Highland Park United Methodist Church and is a founding member of Dallas’ Katy Trail Board of Directors.
Semifinalist
FOOTBALL STORY
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Summer
Los Angeles, California
2023
Quarterfinalist
PARADISE DIVIDE
Screencraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition 2023
Beverly Hills, California
2023
Quarterfinalist
PARADISE DIVIDE
Stage 32 Action/Thriller Screenwriting Contest 2023
Los Angeles, California
2023
Quarterfinalist
BLUE MOON
Filmmatic Comedy Screenplay Awards Season 8
Los Angeles, California
2023
Quarterfinalist
BLUE MOON
Filmmatic Sci-Fi/Fantasy Awards
Los Angeles, California
2023
Quarterfinalist
BLUE MOON
Stage 32 New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest
Los Angeles, California
2023
College
UTSW
MD
Birth Date
December 25, 1943
Birth City
Richmond
Current City
Dallas
Hometown
Dallas
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Married To
Marty Curtis
Children
Collin, Allison
Outdoors enthusiast. Lifelong runner. Inventor. Consultant for Nike.
It's fear of the unknown. The unknown is what it is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybody scurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, all that-it's all illusion. - John Lennon
There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning. - Louis L'Amour
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