Daughters on Tour

Just returned home from the first of several book promotional tours for Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women — and what an unforgettable journey it has been.

The tour included wonderful stops in Prescott at the Sharlot Hall Museum and the Western Heritage Center, followed by lively events in Tombstone at JL Silver and Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, and a warm and enthusiastic gathering at Boot Hill Books in Sierra Vista. I am deeply grateful to the readers, booksellers, historians, and Western enthusiasts who came out to celebrate the daring women who helped shape Hollywood’s early action films.

In between book events, I had the tremendous pleasure of working on the production of the short film According to Kate, which explores the life and times of Kate Elder, the legendary love of Doc Holliday. The talent both in front of and behind the camera has been extraordinary, and filming at the historic Mescal, Arizona movie location — the backdrop for classics such as Tombstone and The Quick and the Dead — made the experience even more meaningful. The film is slated for release this fall, with its premiere planned for the Tombstone Territory Rendezvous Annual Symposium in October before heading out to film festivals everywhere.

Meanwhile, Daughters of Daring continues to receive a warm reception from readers and reviewers alike. As syndicated book columnist Terri “The Bookworm Sez” Schlichenmeyer noted:
“Chris Enss brings to life a whole cadre of performers who were feminists before feminism even existed, living life on their own terms when such a thing was rare . . . a must-have for Western novel fans, of course, but movie buffs and readers of women’s history will want it, too. Daughters of Daring is exciting, revealing, and perfect for when you need a break.”

I am truly grateful the book has been so well received.

Enter now to win a copy — and stay tuned for upcoming tour dates and film news!

The adventure continues…