Today (July 31) at 10 a.m. Central time, 11 a.m. Eastern: Listen to me discuss the Buddy Schumacher book on WUWM (NPR station) 89.7 FM in Milwaukee. Or use your computer to listen online. Frankly, I hope they took out all my "ums" and goof-ups. We did the interview Monday and it's been edited. I've... Continue Reading →
Radio interview in Milwaukee
This just confirmed: I'll be doing a radio interview with WUWM in Milwaukee on the afternoon of Monday, July 30. The segment will air on the stations Lake Effect program the following morning. No matter where you are, you'll be able to hear my radio interview on July 31 as you'll be catch WUWM's stream... Continue Reading →
Wine, cheese, jazz, Buddy Schumacher
Hey folks! Here's an update on the Aug. 1 "Making of Paul Hoffman's book" program at MARN (Milwaukee Artists Resource Network), 5407 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. 414.732.2121 Reception will start at 5 p.m. Discussion/talk featuring yours truly will begin at 6 p.m. There is a very real possibility you'll be entertained by a jazz trio... 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.
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 →
Book signings, other appearances
Author events scheduled thus far: Many more events are being discussed and planned. Check back here often for updates 2012 July 11, 4 to 6 p.m.: Book signing, Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library, 119 W. Main Cross St., Edinburgh, IN, (812) 526-5487 Aug. 1 or 2 (date, time TBA): Book signing/extravaganza (details TBA), Milwaukee Artists Resource... Continue Reading →
The first two testimonials
Some nice stuff readers of the book have said:: “1920s suburban Milwaukee was a world of horrifying crimes against children, the shocking mistreatment of the mentally ill, lax police work and sensational journalism. Read ’Murder in Wauwatosa’ and you’ll pause before thinking of this bygone era as the good old days.” Catherine Breitenbucher Freelance writer and author Milwaukee, Wisconsin... 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 →
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 →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 