Over spring break recently, I spent some time in Milwaukee/Wauwatosa promoting the book. During some off-time, my wife and I went to the Barnes & Noble store at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa. I wanted to make sure all the copies of "Murder in Wauwatosa" there were signed, plus I was interested in seeing the new... Continue Reading →
OK, this is weird
Yesterday, I get a report that someone who said she was Buddy Schumacher's younger sister entered a bookstore in central Wisconsin last weekend looking for a copy of "Murder in Wauwatosa." It has been reported to me that the lady said the book was all about her family and was "talking about it all like... Continue Reading →
Sales report – April 5, 2013
It's difficult to pinpoint exactly how many copies of "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher" have been sold. Amazon and Barnes & Noble both rank books among best-sellers, Amazon has an author site that adds up the number of print books sold online and at bookstores around the country, and I have... Continue Reading →
Another 5-star review
5 STARS (out of 5)! Here is a review of "Murder in Wauwatosa" that accomplished author, Michael John Sullivan, posted on Amazon.com. Make sure to check out Mike's awesome books here. Thanks, Mike! Hoffman is a great writer and journalist March 22, 2013 By Michael John Sullivan Format:Kindle Edition I don't get a chance to... Continue Reading →
Wauwatosa Senior Center talk
I had a fantastic time talking to the folks at the Wauwatosa Senior Center on March 21st. It was great to see everybody! Below are a few photos from the event.
UW-Milwaukee Osher program talk
I had the priviledge to present the story of Buddy Schumacher at a University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Osher (ages 50+) program in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 19. My wife was kind enough to take a few photos. Thanks to everybody who came. I had a great time!
Start of a new book?
I've been debating whether to take "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher" and turn it into a narrative nonfiction (or creative nonfiction) book, and perhaps beyond that a screenplay. This genre of book basically is rooted in fact, but reads like fiction. My book right now reads like a documentary. To achieve... Continue Reading →
Senior Center comments
I just got an email from Judi Parmeter, with the Wauwatosa Senior Center, where I will be speaking in March. She said that the Contemporary Book group from the center has read "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher" and conducted a discussion on it. I provided a few discussion questions for them,... Continue Reading →
New press release
Here is a new press release I'll be sending out shortly. I think it better enlightens folks to the fact that there is more in this book than just the story of a boy who was killed a long time ago. I've had people come up to me after programs telling me that the most... Continue Reading →
Listing on Authors Database
I've now got a listing on Authors Database, a website which (believe it or not) provides a database of authors. Yes, indeed. Anyway, it's a growing site, and I'm happy to be able to have a profile on it. Plus, it's got those cool gold stars in its logo. To see my profile on this... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 