The time has come for me to start writing a screenplay for the story of Buddy Schumacher, and I'll have plenty of time to work on it this week. With gallbladder surgery scheduled Monday morning, I'll be off of work for the better part of the week, if not all week. This provides an excellent... Continue Reading →
‘Can I see some ID?’
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 →
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 →
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 →
Johnson County Museum photos
These photos were taken, and apparently one was manipulated, by Mark Freeland, a fantastic photographer who lives in Franklin, Indiana, on Feb. 1, 2013 at the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin. The museum has my book available in its gift shop. All copies are autographed. Thanks, Mark!
Amazon’s Midwest American History best-seller list
On the morning of Feb. 2, I noticed the book hit a best-seller's list that I don't recall seeing it on previously. We may have been there at one time, but if we were, I didn't see it. Anyway, we hit No. 77 on Amazon's Midwest American History Book list. So, I guess that's a... Continue Reading →
No 5 best seller!
We made somebody's best-seller list! Time to celebrate. Viewpoint Books (Columbus, Indiana) Best Seller List Week of Dec. 17; * denotes a local author or Indiana connection Paperback nonfiction 1. “The Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” Candace Millard 2. “Wreck This Journal,” Keri Smith 3.... Continue Reading →
Just added! I’ll be at a new arts cafe on Jan. 23
We've just added a book signing to this month's schedule. I'll be at the new 66 Water Street Arts Cafe in downtown Franklin on Wednesday, January 23 to sign books and chat with whomever wants to come down. We'll start about 8 p.m. or so, just after I've discussed the book with a local book club... Continue Reading →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 