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 →
Next up: Waiting for page proofs
OK, I've sent the manuscript back to The History Press tonight. Hopefully, I answered all their questions to their satisfaction and I'll be getting page proofs within a week or so. We're getting close to having a real live book. This is so cool.
Finishing up the first proofs
I'm finishing up my review of the first proof of the manuscript, along with downing a peppermint mocha, today. Should be able to send to The History Press tonight. After the publisher receives my corrected copy, they will prepare a manuscript for paging. I should have page proofs within a week or so after that... Continue Reading →
Production update (I’ve got the manuscript back)
Just got this in the email this morning from The History Press (I've edited this down to the nuts and bolts because you don't really care that the publisher's edits and queries are in blue and that I need to respond in red, etc.): Dear Paul, I have recently completed my review of the manuscript... 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 