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.
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.
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 →
TV appearance
Fox's affiliate in Milwaukee, Fox 6, has requested an in-studio interview sometime in September. Details will be made available as to when the interview will take place (looks like Sept. 23-25) and when this thing will hit the air. Also, I have just learned that "Murder in Wauwatosa" is available at the Mayfair Mall information... Continue Reading →
Viewpoint Books in Columbus to offer my book
I just got confirmation Friday that Viewpoint Books in Columbus, Indiana, will have my book for sale as soon as it is able to get them from its supplier. So, if you're in the Columbus area and want to pick one up at a really cool bookstore, check out Viewpoint as 548 Washington St., Columbus, IN... Continue Reading →
E-book announcement
The History Press plans to include my title, Murder in Wauwatosa, in its growing series of e-books that it will bring to market in the coming weeks. The electronic edition will be distributed through the most prominent e-book sales channels, and The History Press plans to begin that process immediately. This will take up to... Continue Reading →
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 