This is the first review of "Murder in Wauwatosa" that someone posted on the Amazon.com website. 4.0 out of 5 stars A summer day, a swimming hole - but no Norman Rockwell painting... July 22, 2012 By Timothy P. Williams Growing up in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin (a Milwaukee suburb,) author Paul Hoffman heard about the 1925... Continue Reading →
Fox Valley folks, you have reason to celebrate!
Who wants to go to Appleton, Wisconsin and buy "Murder in Wauwatosa"? My book's available at Pages and Pipes, (also known as Jerry's), 322 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54911. (920) 734-2821 Here is a more complete list of where to find the book. I'm sure it's at a bunch of Wisconsin bookstores I don't know about yet.... Continue Reading →
Of music, baked goods and my book
If you like to sift through groovy used vinyl records, get yourself some fine baked goods and purchase my book, you can now do all three at The Mix, 901 Washington St., Columbus, IN. (812) 373-7690. All books are signed. Oh, and they have two nice soft chairs in the store in which you... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Edinburgh
Thank you to everyone who came out for my first official book signing, at the Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library in beautiful downtown Edinburgh. I had my posse with me, helping me set up the projector and sell books. It was nice seeing some of you again and meeting people I've only had email contact with... Continue Reading →
Books by the end of June!
I have just been told by The History Press that the Buddy Schumacher book will be out approximately the end of June. I've ordered 550 books for myself to sell, and I get a higher percentage of the profits if you buy from me instead of elsewhere. I won't get billed for the books I've ordered... Continue Reading →
And the Presale continues…
Anyone who would like to order the book ahead of time can do so through me. See details under the "Buying the Book" tab. I'm expecting to have books late July, early August at the latest. The benefit to you is that you can have me sign a copy of the book and mail it... Continue Reading →
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 →
the Glamorous Life of me
Here's the latest in the glamorous life of a soon-to-be published author. This just oozes glamor. By the way, as you can see here, page proofs have been edited and I have made final corrections. All that's left is to do for me is provide a groovy author photo and work on a map to... Continue Reading →
Page proofs have been edited
I just finished proofing the page proofs. I just need to send the corrections to the publisher, send a photo of myself that isn't hideous, do a little work on a map and then wait for the publisher to send me a cover, start some marketing and wait for the book to get published.
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 