This is the first review of "Murder in Wauwatosa" that someone posted on the Amazon.com website. 4.0 out of 5 stars A summer day, a swimming hole - but no Norman Rockwell painting... July 22, 2012 By Timothy P. Williams Growing up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (a Milwaukee suburb,) author Paul Hoffman heard about the 1925... Continue Reading →
The book’s on Nook
You can get this book on Nook! Click here. ...and as of 11:30 p.m. Eastern time on July 18, 2012, "Murder in Wauwatosa" was ranked the No. 1 true crime Nook book by Barnes & Noble. We're No. 1!
Book clubs put Buddy on their reading lists
Two different book clubs have told me that they are putting "Murder in Wauwatosa" on their reading lists this fall. One of the clubs is in the Milwaukee area; the other is based in Franklin, Indiana. This qualifies as very groovy news.
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.
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 →
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 →
The cover
Here is the cover. Back cover (left), front cover (right). Great job, The History Press design team! 673.9 buddy schumacher cvr
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 →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 