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I am pleased to announce that I have just completed a memoir-turned novel, MR. WONDERFUL, that in a highly fictionalized fashion focuses on some very emotional and powerful experiences with my family, especially my father (the ‘Mr. Wonderful’ character).  After some final revisions, I’m hoping my agent will find a good home for it.  Updates…

My film, TEXAS HEART, is an Official Selection of the 2017 Shanghai International Film Festival, June 16-26, one of the largest film festivals in Asia.  Representing the film in Shanghai is its director, Mark David.  Really excited and proud to broaden the audience like this for our good film!

We now have some momentum on my romantic drama (co-authored with Elizabeth Anne Martin) feature film, THE KISS:  attached to direct the film is Mark David, who directed my previous film, TEXAS HEART, as well as indie favorite JOHNNY’S SWEET REVENGE.  Mark will also help produce.  Also joining the team is veteran producer Will Wallace…

Had a wonderful conversation with film critic and journalist, Phil Hall, about my career as an indie filmmaker.  Check it out!

Veteran actor Andrew Sensenig–a well-known indie star (UPSTREAM COLOR; POWERS)–has joined the Accidental Hearts cast to play Spencer Ryan, the father of the lead, Aubrey Ryan. Also Pierre Kennel, a strong character actor (MAN DOWN), has come on board to play Brett, the bartender, boyfriend of Jules (Amy Davidson). Look forward to working with both of these…

TEXAS HEART just got a very strong review in Richard Propes’ The Independent Critic. An excerpt from his review: “Working off a script by Daniel Blake Smith and Nick Feild, Mark David has created a breezy and entertaining film existing in the crime thriller tradition of recent Grisham-based films. The film is cast with a…

During the upcoming New Mexico Film and Media Conference, Nov. 11-12, writer/producer Daniel Blake Smith, co-producer/casting director, Faith Hibbs-Clark, and lead actors Erik Fellows and Amy Davidson, will come together in Albuquerque to read through Smith’s script, scout initial locations for an anticipated Spring 2017 shoot, and discuss with New Mexico officials the state’s attractive…

We’re thrilled to announce that Amazon has awarded TEXAS HEART an AVD Stars bonus for September, given to the top films in Prime Video. Thanks for your support. Watch our film, TEXAS HEART, now: http://amzn.to/2egfThT

Very excited to announce that the gifted comic and dramatic actress, Amy Davidson (8 SIMPLE RULES; GIRL ON THE EDGE), is now attached to play one of the leads in my romantic drama, ACCIDENTAL HEARTS, which we hope to shoot in New Mexico next spring!