I have been invited to be a panelist at Imaginarium 2016, "the nation's premiere creative writing convention, to be held October 7-9 in Louisville, Kentucky. Imaginarium Convention is an annual event centered entirely around creative writing, including the worlds of books, movies, gaming, music, and comics/graphic novels. The convention features extensive programming content, with panels and... Continue Reading →
Just added to the schedule: Author’s Fair at Edinburgh mall Saturday
A change in plans over Memorial Day weekend has allowed me to participate in Saturday's Pen It! Publications Authors Fair at Edinburgh Premium Outlets. Come see me (and a bunch of other great local authors) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28 in store B100, at the southwest corner of the mall between Charlotte... Continue Reading →
Paranormal podcast interview … on a non-paranormal subject
No. My book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," doesn't have anything to do with the paranormal. Well, we're pretty sure it doesn't anyway. However, a paranormal enthusiast decided to go true crime for an episode of his normally paranormal podcast and interviewed me about the book and my exciting, jet-setter lifestyle... Continue Reading →
Wikipedia notices Buddy
I don't know who posted it, but apparently someone has decided that Buddy Schumacher is worthy of an entry on Wikipedia. No, I didn't post it, although I may have added a few sentences. Go here to check it out; I have a feeling the entry will evolve. Now, when do I get an entry... Continue Reading →
Young authors event
I had a great time helping inspire aspiring writers and illustrators on April 9 as part of an expert panel at the Young Authors & Illustrators Forum at the Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana. The event was sponsored by the library and Pen It! Publications. The panel also consisted of Debi Stanton, president... Continue Reading →
Learn about ‘Bold Women in Indiana History’
Did you know that a record company based in Gary, Indiana, was the first U.S. distributor of Beatles records? That same label also had such legendary artists as the Four Seasons, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker. That company, Vee-Jay Records was owned by the husband/wife team of Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken. I... Continue Reading →
Free seminar for young writers, illustrators
I'm excited to be a part of this event. Several of us "pros" will discuss writing, editing, illustrating with kids in the Columbus, Indiana, area on Saturday, April 9.
Photos from the White River library program
Thanks to everyone who came out to my program on Feb. 3 at the White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library. Here are a few photos to prove it really happened.
Learning to be a leader
I am fortunate to be a member of Leadership Johnson County (Indiana) this year. The program is a nine-month, intense program designed to enhance leadership skills among residents and employees in leadership positions within their companies. I've worked in Johnson County the past 15 years as special publications editor at the Daily Journal newspaper. I... Continue Reading →
Come to my White River Twp. (Center Grove) library program
I'm looking forward to giving a presentation based on my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," at the White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. The program is titled "Cold Case Files: Murder in Wauwatosa with Paul Hoffman" Here are the details: Location: WRB-Community Room... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 