The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 5,700 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 5 trips to carry that many people. Click here to... Continue Reading →
Middle-schooler’s book report on “Murder in Wauwatosa”
OK, this is totally cool. We now have access to the first known book report on "Murder in Wauwatosa," and it's fantastic! Longfellow Middle School student Katie Scallon did a book report on "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher" and put together a slide show with music for her presentation. I also... Continue Reading →
Details on purchasing ‘Murder in Wauwatosa’
This book is available in both print and electronic forms and can be purchased wherever you normally purchase books, whether online or at a real, honest to goodness bookstore. IN PRINTOnline:The History PressAmazonBarnes & NobleBordersBookstoresThe following stores have generally had the book in stock. But just about any store can order it for you if you... Continue Reading →
Another speaking gig booked
I'll be giving a talk on my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," at a meeting of the Central Indiana Writers Association on June 16, 2014. Looking forward to it.
Speaking at Edgerton book festival
I've been preliminarily invited to speak at the Edgerton (Wis.) Sterling North Book and Film Festival in 2014. This is so cool. The 2013 version was held on Sept. 28 and featured the real Dr. Patch Adams, the one Robin Williams portrayed in the movie. Note: I do NOT plan on wearing a red nose)
Advertising campaign
I'm starting an advertising campaign with Marcus Promotions, placing ads in some of its Footlights programs - the in-theater programs you get at plays and shows in and around Milwaukee. I'd like to thank Angie Mack for helping me get this campaign under way, and the Marcus Promotions design staff for its great work on... Continue Reading →
Local Author Fair – Greenwood, Indiana
Come see me, and 20 other local authors, at the Greenwood Public Library Local Author Fair on Nov. 9, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, Indiana. A wide variety of authors will be represented at the event, held in conjunction with the library's Friends of the Greenwood... Continue Reading →
The scuttlebutt around town
I recently received an email from a man who grew up in Wauwatosa who in his youth discussed with pals theories regarding who might have killed Buddy Schumacher. One of those theories was that a female relative might have committed the crime. There's no evidence that lends any credence to this theory, but it is... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 