I just got confirmation Friday that Viewpoint Books in Columbus, Indiana, will have my book for sale as soon as it is able to get them from its supplier. So, if you're in the Columbus area and want to pick one up at a really cool bookstore, check out Viewpoint as 548 Washington St., Columbus, IN... 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 →
Page proofs in my hands
It didn't take long at all for me to get page proofs sent to me after returning the manuscript back to The History Press. I've now got in my grubby little hands the book as it will appear in print. This is extremely groovy (a 1960s/1970s term that needs to seriously make a comeback). In part,... Continue Reading →
How the book starts
“I know who killed the Schumacher boy.” Lillian Harwood
Not too much longer…
I received an email from the publisher today. In part: "I am happy to inform you that within the next few weeks, your manuscript will be edited, paged and sent to print!" This is cool. For those of you who are champing at the bit to start purchasing multitudes of signed copies of the Buddy Schumacher... Continue Reading →
The book’s official title
In consulting with The History Press editorial staff, we've determined that the book will be called “Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher.” I've sent a CD full of images to The History Press, including a photo of myself. Not much left to do on my end but send the manuscript, which could very well... Continue Reading →
Update 4/15/2012
Progress update on the book: I have finished writing and have edited twice. I am in the final stages of collecting all the photos and maps and other images that are to be considered for the book. When that has been accomplished (within the next week I hope), I'll send everything to the publisher, The... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 