This just in! I'll be doing a talk and signing books at Next Chapter Bookshop, 10976 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092 at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11. (262) 241-6220. Mequon is a lovely town just north of Milwaukee. I will give a presentation or talk for about 20 minutes, take questions, then sign... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Courier coverage of the book/author
Edinburgh (Indiana, not Scotland) Courier, June 28, 2012. Part 1 of 2: Courier4 Edinburgh (Indiana, not Scotland) Courier, June 28, 2012. Part 2 of 2: Courier6
And the news coverage of the book begins…
From the Edinburgh (Ind.) Courier, June 28, 2012. A much longer story with a groovier photo should be posted tomorrow. A much longer story, with a much groovier photo, should be posted here tomorrow.
Milwaukee/Wauwatosa bookstores selling the book
Hey Milwaukee-area people, especially you who live on the fashionable East Side: You can now purchase "Murder in Wauwatosa" at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211 (414) 332-1181. About three blocks north of North Avenue. Hey Wauwatosa (and parts nearby) people: The Little Read Book will have "Murder in Wauwatosa"... Continue Reading →
TV appearance
Fox's affiliate in Milwaukee, Fox 6, has requested an in-studio interview sometime in September. Details will be made available as to when the interview will take place (looks like Sept. 23-25) and when this thing will hit the air. Also, I have just learned that "Murder in Wauwatosa" is available at the Mayfair Mall information... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint Books in Columbus to offer my book
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 →
The books have arrived!
I went home at lunch today and saw a bunch of boxes outside the backdoor. My allotment of books has arrived from The History Press. Two weeks earlier than expected! Those of you who have already sent me money for books will have them sent in the mail shortly. You may still order from me.... 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 →
A few more photos
I've added a few more photos: grave site for Buddy's parents, Art and Florence Schumacher, as well as some of the coverage that the Wauwatosa News had in 1925. The News' coverage was much more toned down compared to the coverage that the Milwaukee papers provided on the case. In fact, the News only ran... 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 →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 