I have it on good authority that there is a new supply of autographed copies of "Wicked Columbus Indiana" on hand at Viewpoint Books in Columbus. Being that I just stopped by there and signed them, and you can trust me to state facts, then you know this news is not fake. "Wicked" was Viewpoint's... Continue Reading →
The official numbers have been tallied, and despite being available for only about half the year, my book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" was the second best-selling nonfiction title at Viewpoint Books in Columbus during 2017. "Wicked Columbus" was Viewpoint's No. 1 selling nonfiction book by a local/regional writer. So, we're going to claim a No. 1... Continue Reading →
Thanks to everyone who came out to Viewpoint Books in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 12! My wife, Kimberly S. Hoffman, and I had a great time meeting people and talking books. We will be back at Viewpoint next Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. I'll have both of my books available: "Wicked Columbus, Indiana,"... Continue Reading →
Hi, gang. Just wanted to let you all know about the PenIt! Publications Day at the Bartholomew County Library that I will be taking an active role in this Saturday. The day includes a talk by World War II veteran who has written several books about his experiences. The event will feature three speakers, as... Continue Reading →
Go ahead and chant. It's OK. "We're Number One! We're Number One!" I have been told that my book, "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," now holds the title of No. 1 best seller among adult nonfiction books at Viewpoint Books, our great independent bookstore in downtown Columbus. Last week, the first week the book was available, it was... Continue Reading →
I was thrilled to see so many people come to the "Wicked Columbus, Indiana" program at the Bartholomew County Library tonight. We laughed, we cried, we had moments... Seriously, I want to thank everyone for coming out. I especially want to thank Mary Clare Speckner from the library for inviting me again. She had me... Continue Reading →
I had the pleasure of talking to host John Foster on the AM Columbus show on WCSI-AM 1010 in Columbus, Indiana, on June 13. We talked in-depth about my second book,"Wicked Columbus, Indiana," as well as briefly about my first book, "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher." Thanks, John! Listen to the... Continue Reading →
This book is available in both print and electronic forms and can be purchased wherever you normally purchase books, whether online or at a real, honest to goodness bookstore. IN PRINTOnline:The History PressAmazonBarnes & NobleBordersBookstoresThe following stores have generally had the book in stock. But just about any store can order it for you if you... Continue Reading →
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 →
Paul J. Hoffman 