Author: Paul J. Hoffman

Paul J. Hoffman is a career journalist who gave up that career in September 2019 to write full-time. Then he bought a publishing company, PathBinder Publishing LLC. He has two nonfiction books published: "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," and "Wicked Columbus, Indiana." He is working on his third book, "First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Indiana: 200 Years," due out Summer 2024. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, is a graduate of Wauwatosa East High School and earned a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in Mass Communications. His journalism experience includes working as a sports writer at the Milwaukee Sentinel, assistant sports editor at Pioneer Press newspapers in the Chicago area, sports editor and news editor in Shelbyville, Indiana, and as a special publications editor at the Daily Journal in Franklin and Columbus, Indiana. He's been active in community theater, and starred in a production of Kalamazoo at Willow Leaves of Hope in Hope, Indiana, in 2023. He has run for city council and county council and is active with First Presbyterian Church. He lives in Columbus, Indiana, with his wife, Kimberly S. Hoffman, who is also an author. He has three daughters, a son, two stepdaughters, and a granddaughter.

Meet authors with Wisconsin ties in Brookfield

Hey Wisconsin types: Here's your chance to meet and support lots of authors with Wisconsin ties, as well as and help the Brookfield Public Library continue to put on great programs. Twelve authors will talk informally with visitors and sell their books at the library's Meet the Author event, which will take place from 10... Continue Reading →

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Greenwood Library ‘Meet the Authors’

My wife and I had a great time meeting readers, fellow authors and whomever else stopped by our table at the Greenwood (Ind.) Public Library Meet an Author event on Saturday. Kimberly even borrowed author Dan Carpenter's witch hat he had on his table and rocked it! The Green Bay Packer tie started a few... Continue Reading →

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The creativity is pulsing through our veins lately

My wife and I are in the midst of a spell of creativity, not just producing our own, but also interacting with multiple creative communities, too. In addition to the two nonfiction books I have out - "Murder in Wauwatosa" and "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," I'm also in the beginning stages of helping a nearby theater... Continue Reading →

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Also available in e-book format!

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 →

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Learn more about all forms of creative writing at Imaginarium

Imaginarium is calling to me once again. For the second straight year, I'll be serving as a guest expert on writing panels at this Louisville, Kentucky-based event on the first weekend of October. Imaginaium Convention 2017 will be held at Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8. The event... Continue Reading →

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Staying atop the best seller list

"Wicked Columbus, Indiana" once again sits atop the Viewpoint Books adult non-fiction best-seller list. The book has been on the list every week since its debut in mid-June and has on a few occasions been ranked No. 1. The ranking below was published in The (Columbus) Republic on Sept. 10. My first book, "Murder in... Continue Reading →

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Greenwood Library Authors Fair

Just added to my schedule! I'll be at the Greenwood (Indiana) Public Library Authors Fair from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, with both of my books available for purchase. My wife and I are sharing a table. Kimberly S. Hoffman will have her children’s book, “Emma’s Dancing Day,” available and I’ll have both "Wicked... Continue Reading →

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