Utah native Melanie P. Smith is a woman as varied and driven at the characters in her novels. After completing a Postgraduate certification in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation from the University of Utah she went to work for the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department. The November 2018 edition of Mom’s Favorite Reads, a #1 magazine on the Contemporary Woman chart in America, Australia, Britain and Canada. In this edition...Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving, Encouraging Your Children to Read, Surviving the Holidays, Interactive Puzzles for Adults and Children, Art Gallery, Encouraging Confidence in Children, The Truth About King Arthur, Practical Ways for Your Family to Learn About Different Cultures, Short Stories and so much more. Claim your FREE copy here! I had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed for the Sanpete Messenger Lifestyles section highlighting my Paige Carter blog series. The series takes place in Manti, Utah and surrounding county. Be sure to check it out under "My Blog/Crime Blog" Saturday, May 14, 2016 - Another great Open Horse Show put on by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Mounted Posse It was hot and windy but overall, I had a great time at this year's Spring Open Horse Show. It was great meeting new people, selling a few books and my novel themed bracelets were even a hit.
This year, a portion of the proceeds were split between two worthwhile organizations. 1. The Utah 1033 Foundation - an organization which provides immediate financial support to the families of fallen Utah Law Enforcement Officers. 2. The local 4H youth group. It was an honored to be included as an active participant again for 2016 and I look forward to seeing what this amazing group of volunteers have in store for us next year. November 2015 -Met my youngest fan HayLee for ice cream.
Had a great visit this morning with one of my fans, HayLee who is ten years old. She is anxiously awaiting my next release so in the meantime I thought we could get together for ice cream. As a special thank you, I made her a charm bracelet that represents each book in my series. She loved it. HayLee is an amazing kid who loves to read.
I'm honored to be called her "Favorite" author. As an added bonus, I was surprised to learn I made HayLee's wish list to Santa this year. I really hope he came through for her. Springr 2015 -The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office/ Unified Police Department has been riding Harley's for 100 years.
See my first article in a major publication - The Motor Officer by Harley Davidison - Spring 2015 Issue. 2015 marked 100 years of Harley's. See article in the Spring issue. Click link for entire publication. May 2015 - I had a great time at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Annual Spring Open Horse Show in South Jordan, Utah. They had tons of events for the kids from Western Pleasure to Poles to Bareback and Barrels.
Kids eight and over competed for trophies, prizes and tons of fun. The Hired Guns (Cowboy entertainers) were a big hit. Plus a portion of the proceeds went to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. AND...I even sold a few books!
The final touch was the amazing sunset over the valley that night. It was a fun time had by all and I can't wait to do it again.
Interview with Rachael Wright
Surviving the Holidays- Mom's Favorite Reads eMagazine
Lifestyle Interview - Sanpete Messenger
Spring Open Horse Show - Book Signing Event
Fans, Warriors & Ice Cream
100 Years of Harley Davidson
Horse Show Sponsor