Real Estate Press Mar 2025 Vol 38 Issue 3

About the authors: CHRIS ENSS is a New York Times bestselling author who has been writing about women of the Old West for more than thirty years. She has penned more than fifty published books on the subject. Her work has been honored with nine Will Rogers Medallion Awards, two Elmer Kelton Book Awards, an Oklahoma Center for the Book Award, three Foreword Review Magazine Book Awards, the Laura Downing Journalism Award, and a Willa Cather Award from Women Writing the West for scholarly nonfiction. Chris will share details about the life and times of the legendary Western figure Big Nose Kate. In the book According to Kate: The Legendary Life of Big Nose Kate, Love of Doc Holliday where the infamous soiled dove has her say. Kate claims to have witnessed the Gunfight at the OK Corral and exchanged words with the likes of Wyatt Earp and Josephine Marcus. She was a controversial figure in a rough and rowdy territory. What she witnessed, the lifestyle she led, and the influential western people she met are fascinating details and represent a time period much romanticized. SHERRY MONAHAN began her writing career when she combined her passion for food, travel, and history. She penned her first book, Taste of Tombstone, in 1998. Sherry is a culinary historian who enjoys researching the genealogy of food and spirits. In her latest “Tombstone” cookbook she describes one of the last great boomtowns of the Old West--a small city that grew up overnight and has a larger-than-life presence in the mythology of the frontier. In its heyday it was full of saloons, dance halls, and fancy eateries, a cosmopolitan oasis in territorial

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Arizona. The Tombstone Cookbook is packed with more than 120 recipes inspired by Tombstone’s historic eateries and adapted for the modern home cook. Readers will also enjoy learning more about the region’s history and lore through sidebars and historic photos. Drawing energy from strong pioneer women of our past, author/filmmaker M ANUELA SCHNEIDER is driven to create captivating sagas that ultimately leave readers wondering, “Will the story continue?” To date, Schneider has written and published nine novels that feature strong female characters who are immersed in a

battle against hardship, mystery, and deception while searching for true love and a better life. This is a unique opportunity to engage with the author, hear insights about their writing journey, and get your copy signed. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their work, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with stories, discussions, and a chance to connect with fellow book lovers. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and come celebrate the magic of books! Grab your seats and treat yourself to dinner early; It’s a first come, first serve event and seating is limited. This event is FREE!

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