Did you know that both of my books are available in e-book format? You can get these nonfiction books for your Nook or Kindle, iTunes and maybe other formats I don't even know about. To get the Nook, Kindle or iTunes versions, go to these links: "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher"... Continue Reading →
My wife, fellow author Kimberly S. Hoffman, and I have booked several author appearances. The following cover central and south central Indiana (from Indianapolis to Columbus) as well as Louisville, Kentucky. Who knows what we'll be adding to this list? I certainly don't. Kimberly has two children's books published thus far and is working on... Continue Reading →
Hi folks. I've been a little slow adding content to the website recently. I promise that soon I'll have much more up here. Among some recent highlights: *My wife (Kimberly S. Hoffman) and I did a podcast interview together in Indianapolis recently. Two authors, four published books, one household. *I am scheduled to do an... Continue Reading →
I have it on good authority that there is a new supply of autographed copies of "Wicked Columbus Indiana" on hand at Viewpoint Books in Columbus. Being that I just stopped by there and signed them, and you can trust me to state facts, then you know this news is not fake. "Wicked" was Viewpoint's... Continue Reading →
The official numbers have been tallied, and despite being available for only about half the year, my nonfiction book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" was the second best-selling nonfiction title at Viewpoint Books in Columbus during 2017. "Wicked Columbus" was Viewpoint's No. 1 selling nonfiction book by a local/regional writer. So, we're going to claim a No.... Continue Reading →
Want to see your favorite Indiana author earn a prestigious award? Nominations are now open for the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award. The award honors living published writers who were born in Indiana or have lived in Indiana for at least five years. Eligibility also includes: Authors who have published works of fiction,... Continue Reading →
"Wicked Columbus, Indiana" is at No. 3 on the Viewpoint Books adult nonfiction list. My most recent book has been on the Viewpoint best-seller list for just about every week since it was published last June. I'm sure we can catch those books in front of us and rise to No. 1 once again.... Continue Reading →
My wife and I conducted a book signing at Half Price Books in Greenwood, Indiana, in October 2017. Our friend and photographer, Don Meyer, supplied the photos.
I had a blast at the Meet the Author event at the Brookfield (Wis.) Public Library on Saturday, October 28. The event was a fundraiser for the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library. I got to meet up with former fellow co-workers in the journalism business who have gotten into the author thing, too. I... Continue Reading →
Having spent some time in Scotland and Ireland this summer (my first time in both countries), I was inspired to start writing a novel based in one of those countries. I chose Ireland, specifically the country's capital and largest city of Dublin, as the setting. Edinburgh, you were awfully close! Hmm ... may have to... Continue Reading →
