tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71151425724953386012024-03-12T23:55:57.687-05:00On the JobLike no other project, On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department shares the story of life behind the CPD star. On the Job is the first book for Chicago-based writer Daniel P. Smith.
Contact the author at smithwriting@gmail.com.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-55382878899879219072011-10-29T16:58:00.002-05:002011-10-29T17:05:23.083-05:00On the Job author to share program at Melrose Park LibraryOn the Job author Daniel P. Smith will present his author program, "The Path to <em>On the Job</em>: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" on <strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Nov. 22 at 7pm at the Melrose Park Public Library</span></strong>. For additional information, please visit <a href="http://www.melroseparklibrary.org/">www.melroseparklibrary.org</a>.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-13514465400382404142011-01-11T07:54:00.003-06:002011-01-11T07:59:04.714-06:00Author Event: Jan. 27 in south suburban Flossmoor<strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith will be giving his author program -- "The Path to <em>On the Job</em>: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" -- at the <a href="http://flossmoorlibrary.org/fpl_plugins/wrap/wrap.php?9">Flossmoor Library</a> on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7pm. The program is free an open to the public.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-17008051771657986342010-12-27T17:15:00.003-06:002010-12-27T17:22:30.796-06:00EdisonNorwood Times Review profiles author Daniel P. SmithIn the Dec. 23, 2010 edition of the EdisonNorwood Times Review, veteran journalist Patrick Butler shares an <a href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/edisonpark/news/2977682,edison-park-smith-122310-s1.article">insightful profile of On the Job author Daniel P. Smith</a>. In the story, Butler discusses the personal connections that led Smith to pen <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> as well as the author's hopes to adapt <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> for the stage.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-62781422664777362452010-12-16T19:52:00.002-06:002010-12-16T19:56:05.521-06:00Coming Soon: The Beat Cop's Guide to Chicago EatsFrom Chicago-based publisher Lake Claremont Press, the force behind <strong><em>On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</em></strong>, comes a new work that blends Chicago’s culinary delights with a cop’s street-savvy know-how: <strong><em>The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats</em></strong>.<br /><br />Chicago Police Sgt. David J. Haynes teams with literary aficionado Christopher Garlington to produce this engaging, insightful guidebook sure to compel a drive — or two or three — to a recommended Chicago eatery. Packed with listings to Chicago’s culinary gems, greasy spoons, independent joints, and tucked-away outlets that embrace Chicago’s true character, <strong><em>The Beat Cop’s Guide</em></strong> gives more than a ho-hum tour of Windy City eats; it provides beat cop stories, recipes, and detours to Chicago area spots filled with history and spirit. And like a previous Lake Claremont favorite, <strong><em>The Streets and San Man’s Guide to Chicago Eats</em></strong>, <em><strong>The Beat Cop’s Guide</strong></em> comes complete with coupons to featured establishments above and beyond the cost of the book. How ‘bout that for a deal?<br /><br />From those urban soldiers whose job it is to know the lay of the land as intimately as any of us, <strong><em>The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats</em></strong> serves a hearty dose of information, comedy, and Chicago knowledge, culinary and otherwise. Some of my personal dining favorites make the list: Jimmy’s Red Hots on Grand Avenue, where ketchup is banned; The Steak and Egger, a legendary favorite of hungry Chicago Outfit members, on Cermak Road; the aptly titled Vienna Beef Café on the near northwest side; Manny’s Deli in the South Loop, a frequent political stop and a place “where all of the world’s problems are solved;” Elston Avenue’s Chief O’Neill’s, as fine an Irish pub as exists on Chicago’s streets. From Mexican joints to casual Italian diners, BBQ and chili, Chinese food emporiums to hot dog haunts and, yes, even donut shops, <strong><em>The Beat Cop’s Guide</em></strong> embraces Chicago’s diversity, flair, entrepreneurship, inventiveness, and adventure. It’s a journey worth taking.<br /><br />Grab a copy of the book in early 2011 at your local bookstore or, better yet, give a jingle over to Lake Claremont Press at (312) 226-8400 to reserve a copy.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-7680181397838559012010-12-16T19:46:00.002-06:002010-12-16T19:52:03.193-06:00Early 2011 Author Events<div align="center">Upcoming events for <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Weds, Jan. 5 at 7pm</strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bartlett.lib.il.us/calendar/wc0120110105.html">Bartlett Public Library</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Thurs, Jan. 27 at 7pm</span></strong></div><div align="center"><a href="http://flossmoorlibrary.org/fpl_plugins/wrap/wrap.php?9">Flossmoor Public Library</a></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-36242759655696365422010-11-02T10:10:00.002-05:002010-11-02T10:18:31.048-05:00Upcoming Author EventsUpcoming author events for Daniel P. Smith, author of <em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</span></em>.<br /><br />Thursday, Nov. 4 @ 7pm<br />Abridged author program and signing at the <a href="http://http//www.borders.com/online/store/EventView?city=&state=&zipCode=&within=&all_stores=&selectedStoreId=10648&eventId=348982&">Lincoln Park Borders</a>.<br /><br />Saturday, Nov. 6 @ Noon<br />Author program at the <a href="http://lislemuseum.wordpress.com/author-series/">Lisle History Museum's Chicago History series</a>.<br /><br />Sunday, Nov. 7 @ Noon to 5pm<br /><a href="http://irish-american.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=100111">iBAM! (Irish Books, Art, and Music) at the Irish-American Heritage Center</a>.<br />Smith will be signing copies of <em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em> as well as taking pre-orders for his latest work, <em>A Tradition of Brotherhood: 150 Years at St. Patrick High School</em>.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-16582418340583378212010-10-24T17:26:00.002-05:002010-10-24T17:35:50.527-05:00On the Job author to participate in iBAM! at Irish-American Heritage CenterChicago journalist and <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith will be participating in iBAM! at the Irish-American Heritage Center Nov. 6-7. Smith will be among dozens of Irish writers, artists, and musicians present at the two-day event on Chicago's northwest side. Smith will be present on Sunday signing copies of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> as well as promoting his latest work, <em>A Tradition of Brotherhood: 150 Years at St. Patrick High </em>(due out in late November).<br /><br />For additional iBAM! info, visit <a href="http://www.ibamchicago.com/">http://www.ibamchicago.com/</a>.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-91144158375199580472010-09-30T14:41:00.003-05:002010-09-30T14:53:50.351-05:00October's Author Events<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMVAoX7UBQl6RzAzzrtwxuw2kC8lV0R82mJlQmEFiBtC5gOh37gIUxj4W-JoxAphEbrMfNWwBUDIxt1ko43ptP6zgKwlpYxJpcwczSmGRBaIs0b1R93U0ZKnT26IcTGCuOpWe9q4B_0gG/s1600/OnTheJob_FC_hi-res.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522797052124888306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMVAoX7UBQl6RzAzzrtwxuw2kC8lV0R82mJlQmEFiBtC5gOh37gIUxj4W-JoxAphEbrMfNWwBUDIxt1ko43ptP6zgKwlpYxJpcwczSmGRBaIs0b1R93U0ZKnT26IcTGCuOpWe9q4B_0gG/s320/OnTheJob_FC_hi-res.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><u></u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u></u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Monday, Oct 4 @ 6:30pm</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Bloomingdale Public Library</div><br /><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job" author program</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.mybpl.org/bpl/index.php?q=node/132">http://www.mybpl.org/bpl/index.php?q=node/132</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Tuesday, Oct 5 @ 6:30pm</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Chicago Public Library Lincoln-Belmont Branch</div><br /><div align="center">1659 W. Melrose St.</div><br /><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job" author program</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/52136/">http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/52136/</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Saturday, Oct 9 @ 1-4pm</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Newberry Library Seminar Series</div><br /><div align="center">"Compelling Stories, Verifiable Facts: Getting the Best of Both Worlds"</div><br /><div align="center">joint program with genealogist and author Grace DuMelle</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://go.newberry.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=442">https://go.newberry.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=442</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Tuesday, Oct 12 @ 7:30pm</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Schaumburg Public Library</div><br /><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job" author program</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stdl.org/Events-Classes">http://www.stdl.org/Events-Classes</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Friday, Oct 15 @ 7pm</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Helen Plum Public Library (Lombard)</div><br /><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job" author program</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://helenplum.org/programs">http://helenplum.org/programs</a></div><br /><div></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-2730642662284878952010-08-31T18:43:00.003-05:002010-08-31T18:57:01.925-05:00September's Author Events<div align="center"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff6600;">Sunday, Sept 5 at 2:00pm</span></u></strong></div><div align="center">7419 W. Madison St. in Forest Park</div><div align="center">Daniel P. Smith participates in an author's discussion panel as a part of Centuries and Sleuths' 20th Anniversary celebration.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/">http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff6600;">Tuesday, Sept 14 at 7:00pm</span></u></strong></div><div align="center">Palos Park Library</div><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" author program</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.palosparklibrary.org/programs.htm">http://www.palosparklibrary.org/programs.htm</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><u><span style="color:#ff6600;">Wednesday September 15 at 7:00pm</span></u></strong></div><div align="center">St. Paul of the Cross Seminar Series “Where Profession Meets Faith”<br />St. Paul of the Cross Holy Family Chapel<br />Speakers include: Danny Smith, author of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, and Tom Swoboda, former acting police chief of Park Ridge. Both will share insights on how faith and profession co-exist in their lives.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>Thursday, Sept 16 at 7:00pm</u></strong></span></div><div align="center">Forest Park Library</div><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" author program</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.fppl.org/">http://www.fppl.org/</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>Wednesday, Sept 22 at 6:30pm</u></strong></span></div><div align="center">Chicago Public Library Roosevelt Branch</div><div align="center">1101 W. Taylor St in Chicago</div><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" author program</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/roosevelt/p/Index/">http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/roosevelt/p/Index/</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>Monday, Sept 27 at 7:00pm</u></strong></span></div><div align="center">River Forest Public Library</div><div align="center">"The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" author program</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.rflib.org/programs/programs-for-adults">http://www.rflib.org/programs/programs-for-adults</a></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-19602933997677489292010-08-04T08:56:00.002-05:002010-08-04T09:18:04.751-05:00Upcoming Author Events<strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith has a full fall schedule of events. From writing workshops and author panels to his compelling author program -- "The Path to <em>On the Job</em>: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" -- here's a look at what the coming months bring:<br /><br /><strong><u>Saturday, August 21</u></strong><br />Executive Meetings and Events of Chicago's Summer Writers Workshop<br />Loyola University's Water Tower Campus<br />Smith teams with fellow Chicago writer Grace DuMelle to present "Compelling Stories, Verifiable Facts: Getting the Best of Both Worlds," a program that offers practical advice for fact-gathering and enlivening a story with anecdotes and personal voices.<br /><a href="http://emeofchicago.com/SummerWritersConference.aspx">http://emeofchicago.com/SummerWritersConference.aspx</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Sunday, September 5 at 2pm</u></strong><br />Centuries and Sleuths Anniversary Celebration<br />Smith will be on an author panel with other accomplished Chicago writers.<br /><a href="http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/centuries-sleuths-bookstores-celebration-its-20th-anniversary">http://www.centuriesandsleuths.com/centuries-sleuths-bookstores-celebration-its-20th-anniversary</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Tuesday, September 14 at 7pm</u></strong><br />Palos Park Library<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.palosparklibrary.org/">http://www.palosparklibrary.org/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Thursday, September 16 at 7pm</u></strong><br />Forest Park Library<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.fppl.org/">http://www.fppl.org/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30pm</u></strong><br />Chicago Public Library--Roosevelt Branch<br />1101 W. Taylor St. in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/roosevelt/p/History/">http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/roosevelt/p/History/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Monday, September 27 at 7pm</u></strong><br />River Forest Public Library<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.rflib.org/">http://www.rflib.org/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30pm</u></strong><br />Chicago Public Library--Lincoln-Belmont Branch<br />1659 W. Melrose St. in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/lincoln-belmont/">http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/lincoln-belmont/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Saturday, October 9 at 1pm</u></strong><br />Newberry Library<br />Smith teams with fellow Chicago writer Grace DuMelle to present "Compelling Stories, Verifiable Facts: Getting the Best of Both Worlds," a program that offers practical advice for fact-gathering and enlivening a story with anecdotes and personal voices. The presentation is a part of Newberry's Seminars Program.<br /><a href="http://www.newberry.org/programs/currentschedule.html">http://www.newberry.org/programs/currentschedule.html</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Tuesday, October 12 at 7:30pm</u></strong><br />Schaumburg Public Library<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.stdl.org/">http://www.stdl.org/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Friday, October 15 at 7pm</u></strong><br />Helen Plum Library (Lombard, IL)<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://plum.lib.il.us/">http://plum.lib.il.us/</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Saturday, October 30 at TBD</u></strong><br />HalloweeM: Mensa's annual gathering in Chicago<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><br /><strong><u>Saturday, November 6 at 12pm</u></strong><br />Lisle History Series at the Lisle Depot Museum<br />"The Path to On the Job" author program<br /><a href="http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museum.htm">http://www.lisleparkdistrict.org/museum.htm</a><br /><br /><strong><u>Thursday, November 11 at 7pm</u></strong><br />Frankfort Public Library<br />Smith teams with fellow Chicago writer Grace DuMelle to present "Compelling Stories, Verifiable Facts: Getting the Best of Both Worlds," a program that offers practical advice for fact-gathering and enlivening a story with anecdotes and personal voices.<br /><a href="http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/">http://www.frankfortlibrary.org/</a>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-27652193277862048122010-07-23T12:36:00.003-05:002010-07-23T12:45:18.284-05:00Upcoming Event Alert: Palos Heights Library on July 26<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixaonbeclQGG1mj4RmQSN2txhpOYcZm1HOjxYy7OX1lsaBNnMPxJf06PG2IF2QSVJBL70WGs7eq1BTL3fOe-WYfNafr0r_wif_-EuN-vwPxRjjlxi-ULHLy9H303FlCa0uE46lHQG81zX9/s1600/4754+DS+with+hat.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497158127275544498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixaonbeclQGG1mj4RmQSN2txhpOYcZm1HOjxYy7OX1lsaBNnMPxJf06PG2IF2QSVJBL70WGs7eq1BTL3fOe-WYfNafr0r_wif_-EuN-vwPxRjjlxi-ULHLy9H303FlCa0uE46lHQG81zX9/s320/4754+DS+with+hat.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>On<a href="http://www.palosheightslibrary.org/content/section/1/2/"> July 26 at 7pm</a>, On the Job author Daniel P. Smith will bring his dynamic and spirited presentation -- "The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail" -- to the Palos Heights Library in Chicago's southwest suburbs. The event is free and open to the public. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-89861882691581695612010-06-29T08:04:00.003-05:002010-06-29T08:09:09.178-05:00Vote for the Chicago Writers Association on Facebook's Chase Community Giving CampaignPlease help the Chicago Writers Association win $20,000 in the Chase Community Giving Campaign! Any funds will help fund the CWA's current projects, including the ambitious Chicago Literary Hall of Fame and the organization's mentoring program for teen writers. Funds will also help the CWA develop new programs to further educate and promote our literary treasures. The CWA is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.<br /><br />Voting ends in the Chase Community Giving campaign on Facebook on July 13. As it is now, the Chicago Writers Association (CWA) has 44 votes and ranks 799 out of more than 30,000 charities. To win cash, the CWA needs to get into the top 200. If you've got more than one person in your household with a FB account, we need every one of those votes. Even kids. You don't have to be 18 to vote in this election. All you need is a FB account.<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>How to vote: </strong><br /><br />1. Log into your Facebook account and go to Chase Community Giving on Facebook. <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/">http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/</a><br /><br />2. On the Chase Community Giving home page where it says "VOTING OPEN NOW! Here's how to get started..."Click on the Like button<br /><br /><br />3. Click on the Search & Vote button.Type in Chicago Writers Association in the search engine.<br /><br />4. Click on the Chicago Writers Association link and you'll be taken the the CWA's voting page.If the Vote for this charity link is operable, click on it.If the link is not operable, click on the Get Started to Vote Button above the link.<br /><br />5. That's all there is to it. You should see your picture among those who have voted for CWA.<br />Please note that when you get started to vote, FB will ask for permission to give Chase access to your data. This is to enable to application that allows you to invite others to vote.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your vote. Please encourage others to vote as well. The CWA is a worthy organization with many ambitious, noble aims.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-2578721415644581002010-06-08T13:05:00.003-05:002010-06-08T13:10:07.538-05:00Author Daniel P. Smith signing "On the Job" at Printer's RowHeading to the Printers Row Lit Fest this weekend? <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith will be signing copies of his debut work at the Lake Claremont Press book tent on Sunday from 4-5pm. Stop by, say hello, and grab a copy of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> as well as any of Lake Claremont Press' other Chicago-based titles.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Author Daniel P. Smith signing </span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><em>On the Job</em></span></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>@ the Printers Row Lit Fest</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Lake Claremont Press Tent</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Sunday, June 13, 4-5pm</strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/printers-row/printers-row-lit-fest.html">featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/printers-row/printers-row-lit-fest.html</a></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-67261800704409365482010-06-07T15:27:00.002-05:002010-06-07T15:35:22.872-05:00Artist Lindsay Olson's exhibit debuts; "On the Job" author to speak at celebratory unveilingAuthor Daniel P. Smith will join Oak Park Police Chief Rick Tanksley as an invited speaker at the opening of artist's Lindsay Olson's "Tools of the Trade: A Citizen's View of Law Enforcement" exhibit. The <a href="http://www.oppl.org/events/calendar.htm">reception will take place on Thursday, June 10 at the Oak Park Library </a>(834 Lake Street). Lindsay has served as an Artist-in-Residence at the Oak Park Police Department where she has been learning about law enforcement and working on a body of art work in support of the department and its members.<br /><br />"I'm thoroughly honored to be a part of Lindsay's event and thrilled that her work, so sincere and noble in nature and eager to explore the world of law enforcement much like <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>, will be enjoyed by the many visitors to the Oak Park Library," Smith said.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-80998318796126202522010-06-02T19:10:00.002-05:002010-06-02T19:15:49.260-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzn2QZaL0QTXcw2hAdidIu4PXsWOLEVumCVlfG0Boy7vkBfNtURobIHlTqBAKgjEwtdMnBO7a6pWhv1mLjlYWaM2pUf4oe9OtVLMhyY3VJqgXy2JkW7hi_TTJPQRTAuCKIdLr1hkHtfFpp/s1600/SLEAP+thank+you+note.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478333508810866066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 219px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzn2QZaL0QTXcw2hAdidIu4PXsWOLEVumCVlfG0Boy7vkBfNtURobIHlTqBAKgjEwtdMnBO7a6pWhv1mLjlYWaM2pUf4oe9OtVLMhyY3VJqgXy2JkW7hi_TTJPQRTAuCKIdLr1hkHtfFpp/s320/SLEAP+thank+you+note.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>On May 19, the Suburban Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals held their annual Training Day at the Westmont Police Department. Representatives from approximately 30 suburban Chicago police departments were present. Author Daniel P. Smith was invited to speak at the event as its closing presenter, an invitation he enthusiastically accepted. Following the event, Lisa M. DePatie of the Plainfield Police Department and chair of the Training Day committee penned the above note to Smith.<br /><br />Thanks to Lisa, Susan Beecham of the Lombard PD, and all of the SLEAP coordinators and attendees for a fantastic event.<br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-18884208409286303772010-05-23T15:25:00.003-05:002010-05-23T15:30:16.369-05:00Author Daniel P. Smith appears on WGN Radio discussing "On the Job" and newest projectDaniel P. Smith, author of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</span></em></strong>, appeared on WGN Radio's "The Sunday Papers" with Rick Kogan on May 23 to discuss the second printing of<span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong><em> On the Job</em></strong></span> as well as the Chicago-based writer's newest adventure -- <a href="http://thingsunsaidproject.wordpress.com/">The Things Unsaid Project</a>. Listen to the full interview, running about 5 minutes, by clicking <a href="http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/sundaypapers/wgnam-danny-smith-things-unsaid-project,0,4673077.mp3file">here</a>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Participate in The Things Unsaid Project yourself and please share word of the project with others.</span></strong></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-76623788085351762532010-04-27T08:45:00.003-05:002010-04-27T08:51:58.126-05:00Catholic New World notes "On the Job's" second printingDolores Madlener, matriarch of the <em>Catholic New World</em>, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago, <a href="http://www.catholicnewworld.com/cnwonline/2010/0425/clips.aspx">noted the second printing of On the Job in her regular "Church Clips" column</a>. In the April 25 feature, Madlener wrote, "In his fast-moving 200 pages, Smith has set down 19 stories from rookies, veteran officers and retirees (yearning to be back in the saddle). They’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly."<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith, an award-winning journalist, is a regular contributor to the <em>Catholic New World</em>.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-36089724972050193092010-04-22T08:27:00.003-05:002010-04-22T08:46:07.368-05:00Author program slated for Cary Area Public Library on May 6<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1zG-Kx2dWjDhn5iMnxG_EqtRKNYCvWcWqJGIfR5XGi-Vjhhhm6kn8TP9i53ig5-RH0fedTB1tkXzr9pEKfBJ7cUyC1OpEhP9IMW9nis2ykogbYcDgdffnd_bUKneqE2ByngxkT1XwLKw/s1600/Woodridge+CPA+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462957263624053778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp1zG-Kx2dWjDhn5iMnxG_EqtRKNYCvWcWqJGIfR5XGi-Vjhhhm6kn8TP9i53ig5-RH0fedTB1tkXzr9pEKfBJ7cUyC1OpEhP9IMW9nis2ykogbYcDgdffnd_bUKneqE2ByngxkT1XwLKw/s320/Woodridge+CPA+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><em>On the Job author Daniel P. Smith presents at the </em></div><div align="center"><em>Woodridge Citizens Police Academy </em><em>class in April 2009. </em> </div><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith will be presenting his author program, "The Path to <em>On the Job</em>: A murder, reflection, and where TV cop shows fail," at the <a href="http://www.carylibrary.info/">Cary Area Public Library</a> on Thursday, May 6. The <a href="http://www.carylibrary.info/evanced/lib0/eventsignup.asp?ID=6471&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&SignupType=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=5/1/2010&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=">FREE event</a> is slated to start at 7:00 p.m. and open to the public, though the library does request advanced registration.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Smith's 90-minute author program includes the author's motivations to write <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>, never-before-told stories from the job, and Q&A. Signed copies of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> will be available for $15 following the presentation.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Smith has presented his compelling author program at over 50 venues in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Colorado. He has also provided programs on the writing process, interviewing, and police perception. If you know of a group interested in hosting <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> author Daniel P. Smith for a speaking engagement, please contact him directly at <a href="mailto:smithwriting@gmail.com">smithwriting@gmail.com</a>.Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-5776590617924039532010-04-19T08:15:00.002-05:002010-04-19T08:21:28.458-05:00Become a Fan of "On the Job" on FacebookThe <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-IL/On-the-Job-Behind-the-Stars-of-the-Chicago-Police-Department/158494499562">Facebook Fan page for On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</a> now claims over 1,200 fans. Become one of them and join the party. Author Daniel P. Smith hosts regular trivia contests (with prizes), special offers to purchase <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>, unique opportunities for interaction with the author, information on the book and upcoming events, and shares news of other noteworthy Chicago events of interest.<br /><br />Become a FAN today!Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-65022937444549412502010-04-07T09:36:00.003-05:002010-04-07T09:49:22.276-05:00On the Job goes to second printing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaqLWRFluy1CQIjmUUzOmWVnpEY8wxfrfk57KidV1nSUN99h1pzGIYZ3qYwarhTGRtu1zodh9Flx5yPmB4ScPH36rnkycogz9XAFAM2F0KxdfWdNB2N4q1YUCkR3cVfF1_oMvMHxc8jZA/s1600/OnTheJob_FC_hi-res.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457405876270594098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaqLWRFluy1CQIjmUUzOmWVnpEY8wxfrfk57KidV1nSUN99h1pzGIYZ3qYwarhTGRtu1zodh9Flx5yPmB4ScPH36rnkycogz9XAFAM2F0KxdfWdNB2N4q1YUCkR3cVfF1_oMvMHxc8jZA/s320/OnTheJob_FC_hi-res.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</span></strong></em>, the most complete book on the culture of one of the world's most legendary law enforcement units, recently went to a second printing, said the book's publisher, Chicago-based Lake Claremont Press. The second printing is slated to arrive on April 9.</div><div></div><br /><div>"I'm thrilled that the book has resonated with so many readers and had a successful early run," <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span> </em></strong>Daniel P. Smith said. "The book's success is a testament to the officers who shared their sincere stories and allowed me to communicate them to readers."</div><div> </div><div>Since <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>'s release in 2008, Smith has spoken at over 60 venues, including libraries, community centers, police groups, and more in four states, becoming a speaker noted for his high energy and story-filled presentation. The Chicago-based author, an award-winning journalist, has also appeared on numerous media outlets discussing elements of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>, including The History Channel, NPR, WGN-TV, WGN Radio, and Fox News.<br /></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-50820927950076510702010-01-25T14:27:00.003-06:002010-01-25T22:40:39.948-06:00Artist Lindsay Olson comments on Indian Prairie Library presentation<p>A great friend of <em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></strong></em>, Oak Park-based artist Lindsay Olson has created a series of drawings around the theme "<a href="http://toolsofthetradeoppd.blogspot.com/2010/01/daniel-smith-on-job-behind-stars-of.html">Tools of the Trade: A Citizen's View of Law Enforcement</a>" (click to view samples of Olson's work). </p><p>In June, Olson's work, in part inspired by <em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></strong></em>'s content, will be displayed at the Oak Park Public Library. On January 6, Olson and her husband, Craig, attended author Daniel P. Smith's presentation at the Indian Prairie Library in Darien, IL, where she shared her work with the author.</p><p>Of Olson's project, Smith said: "Lindsay's project is as ambitious as it is heartfelt and sincere. It urges reflection on the role of police officers and the situations they so often face. Beautiful in color and texture, Lindsay's work is a credit to her artistry and dedication to interpreting the human experience, particularly that of police officers."<br /></p>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-75666534328412127372009-12-16T18:00:00.003-06:002009-12-16T18:06:15.938-06:00Upcoming Author EventsFree events and open to the public.<br /><br />Author, journalist, and lifelong Chicagoan Daniel P. Smith guides readers into the closed-door society that is the Chicago Police Department in his compelling debut work, <em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department</span></strong></em>. Sharing never-before-told stories of the tolls the job exacts on the officers and their lives while interweaving a discussion of Chicago’s criminal landscape, police department culture, and history, Smith discusses the personal experiences that led him to pen <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> and the unique perspective he was able to achieve given his background. Includes a question and answer session. Copies of <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong> will be available for the discounted price of $15.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>January 6, 2010 @ 7pm</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Indian Prairie Public Library</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>401 Plainfield Road </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Darien, IL 60561</strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.indianprairielibrary.org/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>http://www.indianprairielibrary.org/</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>January 18, 2010 @ 7pm</u></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Oak Lawn Public Library</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>9427 South Raymond Avenue</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Oak Lawn, IL 60453 </strong></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.lib.oak-lawn.il.us/"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>http://www.lib.oak-lawn.il.us/</strong></span></a></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-45474639419613743902009-12-01T09:11:00.002-06:002009-12-01T09:21:55.566-06:00Lake Claremont Press--and On the Job--at Chicago's ChristkindlmarketFor 29 straight days between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, Lake Claremont Press will join German & Austrian vendors in Daley Plaza for the 13th Annual <a href="http://www.christkindlmarket.com/">Christkindlmarket</a>. Selling books from their 15-year line up of Chicago nonfiction, including <strong><em><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></em></strong>, Lake Claremont Press has gifts for family and friends. Even more, Lake Claremont Press has some special deals. all books will be reduced AND they will be: Buy 2, get a 3rd free; Buy 3 books, get 2 free; Buy 4 books, get 3 free; and Buy 5 books, get 4 free.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;"><strong>The Christkindlmarket runs 11am to 8pm Sunday thru Thursday and 11am to 9pm Friday and Saturday. Daley Plaza is located on Washington between Clark and Dearborn. Admission to the market is free.</strong></span></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-56100569045574227642009-11-24T14:30:00.002-06:002009-11-24T14:36:23.643-06:00A Black Friday SPECIAL OFFER<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong><u>A Black Friday SPECIAL OFFER</u></strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Buy a copy of On the Job as a holiday gift!</span></strong> </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><strong>1 copy for $18</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><strong>2 copies for $34</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><strong>3 copies for $48</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Prices include shipping and can be signed by the author to specific recipients. Checks only. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;">Send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:smithwriting@gmail.com">smithwriting@gmail.com</a></span></strong><strong><span style="color:#ff6600;"> for ordering information. </span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Offer ends at 11:59pm on Friday, November 27.</span></strong></div>Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7115142572495338601.post-35393355103886118612009-11-18T08:50:00.003-06:002009-11-18T09:02:41.203-06:00Prestigious Society of Midland of Midland Authors welcomes Daniel P. Smith<a href="http://www.midlandauthors.com/index.htm">The Society of Midland Authors</a>, a nearly 100-year old organization whose membership has included most of the Midwest's most celebrated authors (such as Jane Addams, Carl Sandburg, and Clarence Darrow), recently welcomed <em><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">On the Job</span></strong></em> author Daniel P. Smith into its ranks. Smith joins an accomplished lists of current members, including Scott Turow, Dominic A. Pacyga, Rick Kogan, and Stuart Dybek.<br /><br />Of the high honor, Smith said: "The Society of Midland Authors has an illustrious history and represents the writing craft well. To be in the company of such accomplished writers is a real honor and a real thrill."Daniel P. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979181762118993860noreply@blogger.com0