I had a blast at the Meet the Author event at the Brookfield (Wis.) Public Library on Saturday, October 28. The event was a fundraiser for the Friends of the Brookfield Public Library. I got to meet up with former fellow co-workers in the journalism business who have gotten into the author thing, too. I... Continue Reading →
Having spent some time in Scotland and Ireland this summer (my first time in both countries), I was inspired to start writing a novel based in one of those countries. I chose Ireland, specifically the country's capital and largest city of Dublin, as the setting. Edinburgh, you were awfully close! Hmm ... may have to... Continue Reading →
Hey Wisconsin types: Here's your chance to meet and support lots of authors with Wisconsin ties, as well as and help the Brookfield Public Library continue to put on great programs. Twelve authors will talk informally with visitors and sell their books at the library's Meet the Author event, which will take place from 10... Continue Reading →
My wife and I had a great time meeting readers, fellow authors and whomever else stopped by our table at the Greenwood (Ind.) Public Library Meet an Author event on Saturday. Kimberly even borrowed author Dan Carpenter's witch hat he had on his table and rocked it! The Green Bay Packer tie started a few... Continue Reading →
My wife and I are in the midst of a spell of creativity, not just producing our own, but also interacting with multiple creative communities, too. In addition to the two nonfiction books I have out - "Murder in Wauwatosa" and "Wicked Columbus, Indiana," I'm also in the beginning stages of helping a nearby theater... Continue Reading →
Did you know that both of my books are available in e-book format? You can get these nonfiction books for your Nook or Kindle, iTunes and maybe other formats I don't even know about. To get the Nook, Kindle or iTunes versions, go to these links: "Murder in Wauwatosa: The Mysterious Death of Buddy Schumacher"... 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 →
Just added to my schedule! I'll be at the Greenwood (Indiana) Public Library Authors Fair from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, with both of my books available for purchase. My wife and I are sharing a table. Kimberly S. Hoffman will have her children’s book, “Emma’s Dancing Day,” available and I’ll have both "Wicked... 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 →
Paul J. Hoffman - Author/Publisher/Actor 