Tanya Smith was born and raised on the Northside of Minneapolis, where her father ran the Capri Theater, famous for launching the career of Prince. She was inspired by her daughter to write her memoir. Currently, she lives quietly in Southern California, enjoying the peace of suburban motherhood.
An action-packed chronicle of deceit, betrayal, and greed. * Kirkus * Smith is deliciously entertaining company, keeping her foot on the gas all the way through. It's a gripping real-life caper from a charismatic antihero. * Publishers Weekly * What an immersive adventure! Tanya Smith's story is one that you would expect to be fiction and is anything but. Throughout this crazy caper and cautionary tale of twists and turns, one thing never changed - I was always wanting her to win. Highly entertaining! * Karrine Steffans, New York Times bestselling author of Confessions of a Video Vixen * A scintillating story of one determined woman. Unforgettable. * Sonja Sohn, actress * Unpredictable - thrilling and exciting true story that makes the heart race and the head shake. Love it! * Zane, New York Times bestselling author * Unbelievably bold, captivating, and moving...A wild ride from start to finish. * Issa Rae * Powerfully entertaining. A true thriller of resilience and defiance * Janelle Monae * Never Saw Me Coming will suck you in from the opening chapter . . . Smith's voice, soft but entertaining, ensures your attention until the very last word . . . Never Saw Me Coming will entertain you, bewilder you, even anger you * The Telegraph - 4 Stars *