Susan Arnout Smith is an accomplished American screenwriter, playwright, and novelist, boasting an impressive array of creative endeavors. Her notable achievements include being the proud recipient of the 2018 Grand Prize at the prestigious Faith in Film International Screenwriting Award. This remarkable honor was bestowed upon her for her captivating screenplay "GOD'S PHOTO ALBUM", a project that originated from the thought-provoking book penned by Shelly Mecum. Smith holds the exclusive option agreement rights for this project and is diligently working to assemble a talented team of professionals to bring this compelling story to life as a motion picture. Moreover, renowned industry expert Dennis Brown has graciously agreed to serve as a mentor to guide Smith throughout this exciting creative process.
Smith's captivating thrillers, "The Timer Game" and "Out at Night", have garnered significant attention from prominent publishing houses in the United States, resulting in their widespread publication. Furthermore, these novels have been successfully translated into various languages, allowing readers from diverse cultural backgrounds to immerse themselves in the gripping narratives.
Both "The Timer Game" and "Out at Night" revolve around the character of Grace Descanso, a highly skilled forensic crime specialist who is an integral part of the San Diego Police Crime labs.
Noted author Smith's literary masterpiece, "THE FROZEN LADY", garnered widespread acclaim and commercial success, ascending to the ranks of best-seller in her native state of Alaska.
Born and raised in the rugged and majestic landscape of Alaska, Smith hails from a proud lineage of third-generation Alaskan heritage.
Currently residing in the sun-kissed city of San Diego, California, Smith has traded the vast wilderness of her childhood for the warm and vibrant culture of the southern California coast.
Noted playwright Smith has garnered widespread recognition for her exceptional work, earning two prestigious awards for her thought-provoking play "BEAST". The Stanley Drama Award and the Shiras/Mildred and Albert Panowski Playwriting Award are testaments to her mastery of the craft. Additionally, Smith has had the opportunity to hone her skills at the esteemed National Playwrights' Conference and Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Furthermore, she has demonstrated her versatility by penning four television scripts that have all been successfully produced, a remarkable feat considering she has accomplished this all while being over forty years old and never having resided in the iconic city of Hollywood.
Smith's extensive television credits comprise a diverse array of productions, including the Lifetime original movies "DIFFERENT" and "ANOTHER WOMAN'S HUSBAND", as well as the ABC drama "DYING TO BE PERFECT: THE ELLEN HART PENA Story" and the CBS series "LOVE LESSONS".
Notably, "DIFFERENT" garnered significant recognition, earning a nomination for the prestigious Pen-West award, a Hollywood Access Award nomination, and a TV Guide Editor's choice accolade, solidifying its status as a standout production in the television industry.
Kate Hamill, a talented actress, starred as Bessie Hyde in the newly commissioned play "SEPARATION RAPID", a production directed by Bill Lelbach and brought to life by the Chenango River Theatre, a renowned theatre company based in Greene, New York.
Smith's impressive literary career extended far beyond the realm of ordinary authors, as he had the distinguished honor of serving as an essayist for the renowned National Public Radio, specifically the esteemed Weekend Edition-Sunday program, for an impressive span of a full decade.
