After a few minor changes, the front and back covers of my next book have been approved. This is quite a colorful display. I can't wait for it to come out in print (and in e-book). My first edits have gone back to The History Press. The folks there will go through the manuscript one... Continue Reading →
We’re looking at March
The History Press, my publisher, is going through the first edits on "Wicked Columbus Indiana," my second book. We will go through two edits apiece before the book gets published. Seems like this is about a six-week process, so we should be out early March I'd imagine. We will keep everyone up to date and... Continue Reading →
The Other Side of the Tracks
A map of Columbus, Indiana, shows some of the major slum areas from the late nineteenth century into the middle of the twentieth century. Following are a few excerpts from my forthcoming book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," which I anticipate being available late winter 2017. These excerpts are from the chapter titled "The Other Side of... Continue Reading →
Making ‘wicked’ progress on my next book
I've been researching at breakneck speed for my second book, "Wicked in Columbus, Indiana." The book, which will be published by The History Press, should be out sometime early 2017. It focuses on some of the crummy stuff the city has experienced (although nothing more recent than 1980). I also talk about how some of... Continue Reading →
So, I think I’m an expert?
My schedule is set for Imaginarium Convention in Louisville Oct. 7-9. Below are the sessions that I've been chosen to serve on as a panel expert. The event is centered entirely around creative writing, including the worlds of books, movies, gaming, music, and comics/graphic novels. It will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Click... Continue Reading →
Young authors event
I had a great time helping inspire aspiring writers and illustrators on April 9 as part of an expert panel at the Young Authors & Illustrators Forum at the Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana. The event was sponsored by the library and Pen It! Publications. The panel also consisted of Debi Stanton, president... Continue Reading →
Photos from the White River library program
Thanks to everyone who came out to my program on Feb. 3 at the White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library. Here are a few photos to prove it really happened.
Learning to be a leader
I am fortunate to be a member of Leadership Johnson County (Indiana) this year. The program is a nine-month, intense program designed to enhance leadership skills among residents and employees in leadership positions within their companies. I've worked in Johnson County the past 15 years as special publications editor at the Daily Journal newspaper. I... Continue Reading →
Come to my White River Twp. (Center Grove) library program
I'm looking forward to giving a presentation based on my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher," at the White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. The program is titled "Cold Case Files: Murder in Wauwatosa with Paul Hoffman" Here are the details: Location: WRB-Community Room... Continue Reading →
Just announced! Presenting ‘Murder in Wauwatosa’ in Greenwood area in February
I'm happy to announce that I'll be doing a presentation on my book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher" at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 2016 at the White River branch of the Johnson County Public Library. The library is in the northern part of Johnson County close to the intersection of State... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 