A Black Friday SPECIAL OFFER

A Black Friday SPECIAL OFFER

Buy a copy of On the Job as a holiday gift!

1 copy for $18

2 copies for $34

3 copies for $48

Prices include shipping and can be signed by the author to specific recipients. Checks only.

Send an e-mail to smithwriting@gmail.com for ordering information.

Offer ends at 11:59pm on Friday, November 27.

Prestigious Society of Midland of Midland Authors welcomes Daniel P. Smith

The Society of Midland Authors, 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 On the Job 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.

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."

Artist Lindsay Olson captures essence of On the Job

Chicago-based artist Lindsay Olson, the artist-in-residence at the Oak Park Police Department, has been working to produce a series of drawings inspired by On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department. Her first work in the "Tools of the Trade: A Citizen's View of Law Enforcement" series incorporates the list of 911 calls for the 11th District that author Daniel P. Smith weaved into the text. Lindsay discusses the book and the inspiration it gave her artwork at her Tools of the Trade blog.

Lindsay's full line of work is slated to be on display at the Oak Park Public Library in June 2010.

Become a Facebook Fan of On the Job

Author Daniel P. Smith has set up a Facebook Fan site for On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department. If you're on Facebook, join the party and become a fan of On the Job. Then, encourage your friends to enter the foray as well.

Many thanks to the over 600 fans who joined On the Job's Facebook movement in its initial two weeks. Good day to all.

West Chicago Library set to host On the Job author

On the Job author Daniel P. Smith will bring his compelling, story-filled presentation to the West Chicago Public Libary on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 7:00pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Weds, Sept 9 @ 7:00pm

West Chicago Public Library

118 W Washington St

West Chicago, IL 60185

(630) 231-1552

http://www.westchicago.lib.il.us/adult-services/programs/the-path-to-on-the-job.aspx

Wisconsin groups welcome On the Job author

Author Daniel P. Smith made the trek to Green Bay, Wisconsin to speak to a number of Citizen Police Academy groups about his work and research in completing On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department. Despite the author's allegiance to the Chicago Bears in the shadow of the Green Bay Packers' Lambeau Field, the exciting event showcased the universal nature of On the Job and the book's ability to transcend longstanding divisions and perceived differences in the hopes of inspiring empathy for law enforcement officers in and out of Chicago.

Many thanks to Ashwaubenon Police Department Investigator Diana Lawler for the invite and welcoming crowd.

Following his author program in Ashwaubenon, WI, On the Job author Daniel P. Smith poses with members of the Marinette, WI Citizens Police Academy alumni group.

Beverly Library to host On the Job author

On the Job author Daniel P. Smith is slated to present his author program, "The Path to On the Job," at Chicago's Beverly Library on August 25 at 7pm. The recently remodeled library in Chicago's historic Beverly neighborhood stands a fitting backdrop for Smith's discussion of Chicago's unique character and law enforcement realities. The program is FREE and open to the public.

Tuesday, August 25 @ 7pm

Beverly Library

1962 W. 95th Street (Chicago)
(312) 747-9673

Stop by the Edison Park Fest

For the second consecutive year, On the Job author Daniel P. Smith will have a tent space at the Edison Park Fest on Chicago's northwest side. The 2009 edition of the fest will take place on August 15 and 16.

In addition to selling and signing copies of On the Job, his debut work, Smith will also have available a complete line of books from Chicago-based publisher Lake Claremont Press, including Rick Kogan's ode to the famed Billy Goat Tavern, Andy Austin's memoir of life as a courtroom sketch artist, and Sharon Shea Bossard's helpful guidebook, Finding Your Chicago Irish.

For additional information on the Edison Park Fest, including location and hours, please visit the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce.

For additional information on Lake Claremont Press and its many Chicago-focused titles, please visit www.lakeclaremont.com.

Edison Park Fest

Saturday, August 15--9am to 7pm

Sunday, August 16--10am to 7pm

Smith appears on CAN-TV's "Avila Fine Arts Show"

On the Job author Daniel P. Smith recently appeared on the CAN-TV's "Avila Fine Arts Show." The Chicago-based program, hosted by attorney Frank Avila, explores Chicago's cultural, political, and historical scene. To view the program, visit: http://blip.tv/file/2429096.

Many thanks to program host Frank Avila for guiding an honest discussion and program producer Tony Joyce for coordinating the appearance.

On the Job author set to appear at Brookfield Public Library

Join journalist and On the Job author Daniel P. Smith at the Brookfield Public Library on Thursday, June 18 for his presentation--"The Path to On the Job: Murder, Reflection, and Where TV Cop Shows Fail." The FREE presentation begins at 7pm.

Thursday, June 18 @ 7pm

Brookfield Public Library

3609 Grand Boulevard

Brookfield, IL 60513

http://www.brookfieldpubliclibrary.info/calendar