Hey folks! Here's an update on the Aug. 1 "Making of Paul Hoffman's book" program at MARN (Milwaukee Artists Resource Network), 5407 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. 414.732.2121 Reception will start at 5 p.m. Discussion/talk featuring yours truly will begin at 6 p.m. There is a very real possibility you'll be entertained by a jazz trio... Continue Reading →
Of music, baked goods and my book
If you like to sift through groovy used vinyl records, get yourself some fine baked goods and purchase my book, you can now do all three at The Mix, 901 Washington St., Columbus, IN. (812) 373-7690. All books are signed. Oh, and they have two nice soft chairs in the store in which you... Continue Reading →
You can get books in Franklin, Indiana, now
The Johnson County Museum of History now has "Murder in Wauwatosa" available in its gift shop. All copies have been signed. Check out the museum, its excellent exhibits, and my book at 135 N. Main St., Franklin, IN 46131 (317) 346-4500
Of promotional materials and more
Here are the latest developments in the book process: I should have my allotment of books around the end of June. Anyone who has pre-ordered books will get theirs in the mail shortly after I get them. Go here for info on pre-ordering books as well as info on e-books and such. You can get... Continue Reading →
Books by the end of June!
I have just been told by The History Press that the Buddy Schumacher book will be out approximately the end of June. I've ordered 550 books for myself to sell, and I get a higher percentage of the profits if you buy from me instead of elsewhere. I won't get billed for the books I've ordered... Continue Reading →
And the Presale continues…
Anyone who would like to order the book ahead of time can do so through me. See details under the "Buying the Book" tab. I'm expecting to have books late July, early August at the latest. The benefit to you is that you can have me sign a copy of the book and mail it... Continue Reading →
It’s all in the hands of the publisher now
Final page proof corrections have been sent to The History Press. A selection of mighty fine author photos that my wife took have been sent. A much better and more readable map of 1930 Wauwatosa is there, too. I'm done ... unless they tell me I messed something up. Now it's marketing time (please buy... Continue Reading →
Finishing up the first proofs
I'm finishing up my review of the first proof of the manuscript, along with downing a peppermint mocha, today. Should be able to send to The History Press tonight. After the publisher receives my corrected copy, they will prepare a manuscript for paging. I should have page proofs within a week or so after that... Continue Reading →
PRESALE HAS STARTED!
The presale for my first book, “Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher,” has officially begun. By ordering now, you will be able to get autographed copies as soon as I receive books (orders processed as first-come, first served). The benefit to me by doing this presale is that if I sell you... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 