In its weekly report "10 Things to Do This Weekend" (published 2/28/08), Crain's Chicago Business cited the On the Job book release party at Chief O'Neills as one of the city's hot events, saying:
READ. Author Daniel P. Smith will be on hand to sign copies of "ON THE JOB: BEHIND THE STARS OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT." Meet him and learn about the CPD at the book-release party at Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant. March 2, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Free. 3471 N. Elston Ave., 773-473-5263, www.lakeclaremont.com or www.chiefoneillspub.com.
To see Crain's full list, visit: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=28365.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Newcity magazine provides glimpse into On the Job
On February 26, 2008, Newcity Chicago, one of the city's premier culture and entertainment magazines, published the following look at Daniel P. Smith's just-released work On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department.
CPD For You and Me
Daniel P. Smith was raised by the police. He had a grandfather, brother and four uncles who all wore the badge of the Chicago Police Department, so he knows, better than most, the stresses, motivations and struggles of the person behind the uniform. "I couldn’t reconcile what I know of the public perceptions of police officers with what I knew of them in my personal life," Smith says. So in an effort to dispel a popular skepticism of police brutality, corruption and laziness, the 27-year-old author wrote "On the Job," a new book that tells the nitty-gritty about busts, murder investigations and shootouts. But more importantly, Smith says, it tells how officers balance their personal lives and beliefs with the roughness and seemingly detached nature of their job. "I wanted to inspire a degree of empathy for officers—an understanding for what they do," Smith says.
CPD For You and Me
Daniel P. Smith was raised by the police. He had a grandfather, brother and four uncles who all wore the badge of the Chicago Police Department, so he knows, better than most, the stresses, motivations and struggles of the person behind the uniform. "I couldn’t reconcile what I know of the public perceptions of police officers with what I knew of them in my personal life," Smith says. So in an effort to dispel a popular skepticism of police brutality, corruption and laziness, the 27-year-old author wrote "On the Job," a new book that tells the nitty-gritty about busts, murder investigations and shootouts. But more importantly, Smith says, it tells how officers balance their personal lives and beliefs with the roughness and seemingly detached nature of their job. "I wanted to inspire a degree of empathy for officers—an understanding for what they do," Smith says.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Not one but TWO On the Job release parties
Come celebrate the release of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department with the author as well as officers profiled in the book. Both events are open to all.
At both events, copies will be available for purchase.
Saturday, March 1 from 8-11pm
Goodbar
2512 N. Halsted (773_296-9700)
$35 premium drink package includes raffle ticket
Hosted by Shawn Sullivan and Russ Riberto
contact rriber1@yahoo.com for more info
Sunday, March 2 at 3:30pm
Chief O'Neills
3471 N. Elston (773-583-3066)
Free appetizers, cash bar
Live Irish music follows the event
Hosted by Lake Claremont Press
Call (312) 226-8400 for more info
At both events, copies will be available for purchase.
Chicago Writers Association interviews On the Job author
The Chicago Writers Association (CWA), a collection of Chicagoland writers with various backgrounds and interests, recently published a Q&A with On the Job author Daniel P. Smith.
CWA President--and all around good guy--Randy Richardson conducted the interview with Smith, which you can check out at:
http://www.chicagowrites.org/index.php?n=Main.DannySmith
To find out more about the Chicago Writers Association, visit www.chicagowrites.org.
CWA President--and all around good guy--Randy Richardson conducted the interview with Smith, which you can check out at:
http://www.chicagowrites.org/index.php?n=Main.DannySmith
To find out more about the Chicago Writers Association, visit www.chicagowrites.org.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Southtown Star features On the Job and author Daniel P. Smith
On Friday, February 15, the Southtown Star's Lifestyles section hosted a front-page story on author Daniel P. Smith and his recent release, On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department. To read the full story, visit:
http://www.southtownstar.com/lifestyles/790287,021508copbook.article
http://www.southtownstar.com/lifestyles/790287,021508copbook.article
Saturday, February 16, 2008
On the Job author appearing at CPD Enforcers Benefit
Join author Daniel P. Smith on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 115 Bourbon Street in south suburban Merionette Park for a fundraiser benefitting the CPD Enforcers, the Chicago Police Department's football team.
Smith will be on hand selling copies of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department for the discounted price of $15 with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Enforcers.
CPD Enforcers Fundraiser
Sunday, Feb. 24: 3-6pm
115 Bourbon Street (Merionette Park, IL)
For more information on the Enforcers, visit: www.cpdenforcers.com.
For more information on author Daniel P. Smith and On the Job, visit: www.lakeclaremont.com.
Smith will be on hand selling copies of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department for the discounted price of $15 with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Enforcers.
CPD Enforcers Fundraiser
Sunday, Feb. 24: 3-6pm
115 Bourbon Street (Merionette Park, IL)
For more information on the Enforcers, visit: www.cpdenforcers.com.
For more information on author Daniel P. Smith and On the Job, visit: www.lakeclaremont.com.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Fresh from the Printer: On the Job Released
On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, a book from award-winning Chicago journalist Daniel P. Smith, has now arrived after months of anticipation.
On the Job, which earned advance praise from crime writers, Chicago journalists, and historians alike, shares the personal stories of 19 Chicago officers while intertweaving a discussion of the department's history, culture, and criminal landscape.
To order a copy, visit http://www.lakeclaremont.com/ or e-mail the author at smithwriting@gmail.com.
Stay tuned to the ON THE JOB blog for news of the book release party, appearances, and author events.
On the Job, which earned advance praise from crime writers, Chicago journalists, and historians alike, shares the personal stories of 19 Chicago officers while intertweaving a discussion of the department's history, culture, and criminal landscape.
To order a copy, visit http://www.lakeclaremont.com/ or e-mail the author at smithwriting@gmail.com.
Stay tuned to the ON THE JOB blog for news of the book release party, appearances, and author events.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
On the Job heads to the printer
After much anticipation, Daniel P. Smith's first book, On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, has entered its final stop before publication. On Wednesday, January 16, the book landed at the printer. On the Job will be released in February.
Said author Daniel P. Smith: "It's thrilling to know that we're almost there. On the Job has been four years in the making and to know that it will soon hit readers' hands is an exciting feeling."
To order a copy, please visit http://www.lakeclaremont.com/.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Hungry for some additional reading on the CPD? Check out these titles.
In the course of penning On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, author Daniel P. Smith immersed himself in Chicago Police literature and offers the following reads for additional insight on the Chicago Police, its history and its people:
Armed and Dangerous: Memoirs of a Chicago Policewoman by Gina Gallo—a former Chicago officer, Gallo discusses her time on the street and the challenges facing Chicago’s cops, particularly female officers. “Truthful, sincere, and gritty,” says Smith.
Battleground Chicago: The Police and the 1968 Democratic National Convention by Frank Kusch—Smith describes Battleground Chicago as a “stunning, engaging read.” Kusch revisits 1968 Chicago and provides a detailed look at the tumultuous DNC as observed through the eyes of the city’s police officers.
To Serve and Collect: Chicago Politics and Police Corruption from the Lager Beer Riot to the Summerdale Scandal by Richard Lindberg—an absolutely thorough study of CPD graft and, even more, the roots of such corruption.
Armed and Dangerous: Memoirs of a Chicago Policewoman by Gina Gallo—a former Chicago officer, Gallo discusses her time on the street and the challenges facing Chicago’s cops, particularly female officers. “Truthful, sincere, and gritty,” says Smith.
Battleground Chicago: The Police and the 1968 Democratic National Convention by Frank Kusch—Smith describes Battleground Chicago as a “stunning, engaging read.” Kusch revisits 1968 Chicago and provides a detailed look at the tumultuous DNC as observed through the eyes of the city’s police officers.
To Serve and Collect: Chicago Politics and Police Corruption from the Lager Beer Riot to the Summerdale Scandal by Richard Lindberg—an absolutely thorough study of CPD graft and, even more, the roots of such corruption.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Get Your Copy of On the Job
Thanks for visiting the On the Job blog, your source for information on the upcoming release of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department by award-winning Chicago journalist Daniel P. Smith.
On the Job is slated for a late fall/early winter release by Chicago-based publisher Lake Claremont Press. While the book will be available at local bookstores and retailers upon its release, you can secure your copy now by visiting the following link:
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Job-Behind-Chicago-Police-Department/dp/1893121127/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7582844-1922841?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191418613&sr=8-1
You can also order copies by phone or mail by visiting Lake Claremont Press at www.lakeclaremont.com.
Thanks again for visiting the On the Job blog. Please check back soon for information on the book's release, author speaking programs, and links to media coverage.
On the Job is slated for a late fall/early winter release by Chicago-based publisher Lake Claremont Press. While the book will be available at local bookstores and retailers upon its release, you can secure your copy now by visiting the following link:
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Job-Behind-Chicago-Police-Department/dp/1893121127/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-7582844-1922841?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191418613&sr=8-1
You can also order copies by phone or mail by visiting Lake Claremont Press at www.lakeclaremont.com.
Thanks again for visiting the On the Job blog. Please check back soon for information on the book's release, author speaking programs, and links to media coverage.
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