My friend and high school classmate, Art Mellor, took some photos of me at his Milwaukee studio last week. Some were serious, some were silly and some were done so he could test out some lighting and other technical photo things. One of the things we did was a series of shots with my book... Continue Reading →
More details for Yes Cinema program
We've worked out a few of the details for my Monday, August 19, presentation on "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher” at the Yes Cinema in Columbus, Indiana. This event will be a fundraiser for the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Care Center, a nonprofit agency helping out folks in central Columbus. As such, we... Continue Reading →
It’s a sale!
It's time for an inventory reduction sale (as well as a trying-to-get-out-of-debt-once-and-for-all sale or pay-for-my-gallbladder surgery sale). In addition to several websites offering the book at a discounted rate these days, if you buy my book from me, I'll waive shipping charges. Some have asked how I can get the most profit from the sale of... Continue Reading →
OK, this is weird
Yesterday, I get a report that someone who said she was Buddy Schumacher's younger sister entered a bookstore in central Wisconsin last weekend looking for a copy of "Murder in Wauwatosa." It has been reported to me that the lady said the book was all about her family and was "talking about it all like... Continue Reading →
Another 5-star review
5 STARS (out of 5)! Here is a review of "Murder in Wauwatosa" that accomplished author, Michael John Sullivan, posted on Amazon.com. Make sure to check out Mike's awesome books here. Thanks, Mike! Hoffman is a great writer and journalist March 22, 2013 By Michael John Sullivan Format:Kindle Edition I don't get a chance to... Continue Reading →
UW-Milwaukee Osher program talk
I had the priviledge to present the story of Buddy Schumacher at a University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Osher (ages 50+) program in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 19. My wife was kind enough to take a few photos. Thanks to everybody who came. I had a great time!
New press release
Here is a new press release I'll be sending out shortly. I think it better enlightens folks to the fact that there is more in this book than just the story of a boy who was killed a long time ago. I've had people come up to me after programs telling me that the most... Continue Reading →
Johnson County Museum photos
These photos were taken, and apparently one was manipulated, by Mark Freeland, a fantastic photographer who lives in Franklin, Indiana, on Feb. 1, 2013 at the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin. The museum has my book available in its gift shop. All copies are autographed. Thanks, Mark!
Discussion topics
I recently had the leader of a book club ask me for some discussion topics on my book, which her group is reading right now. In no particular order... this is what I came up with (any other suggestions would be appreciated): *Who do you think killed Buddy Schumacher and why? *Do you think any... Continue Reading →
Interview with a woman who knew Buddy
I finally found someone who knew Buddy Schumacher. The following is some of the information I gathered while talking to Dorothy (Belongia) Prothero on Dec, 27, 2012. Dorothy is 92 years old and knew Buddy Schumacher, having lived right around the corner from him when her family was near 74th Street (then Alice Street) and... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 