Ask the Author: Do you write fiction?

from Michael at the Deerfield Public Library

Answer: No fiction work for me for two reasons: 1.) real life is simply too fascinating for me; and 2.) there are too many great tales yet to be told in Chicago alone, which is of course a major focus of my work. If not me, who? If not now, when? That's the way I look at it. I accept the duty, along with many other Chicago writers, to share true stories of our city, one so rich in spirit, character, and history. This nonfiction world, particularly related to Chicago, is what really drives me.

Ask the Author is a running series of live audience or reader questions directed at On the Job author Daniel P. Smith. The series, which appears each Monday, is aimed at providing greater insight into Smith’s work in researching and writing On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department as well as the book’s content. A speaker noted for his energy and engaging style, Smith is available for presentations at a wide range of events, including private book clubs, Citizen Police Academy meetings, libraries, senior centers, and schools. Please contact him directly at smithwriting@gmail.com to schedule an event.

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