Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, I’ve been composing original music, writing and self-publishing books, and building a growing network of content-driven websites and YouTube channels since 1998.
Books
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The Complete History of Bismarck, North Dakota: Frontier to Metropolis
Follow the comprehensive historical journey of Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota from an isolated frontier town on the edge of civilization, to its seemingly unlikely assumption as capital, to its role as a pivotal city that encompasses government, education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and...
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Prairie Boss: The Real-Life Story of Alexander McKenzie
Prairie Boss is a sweeping historical epic inspired by the remarkable true story of Alexander McKenzie, who rises from frontier sheriff to master of the Dakota prairie before attempting to seize Alaska.
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Untailored: A Life Better Suited
Published in 2026, Untailored: A Life Better Suited is my debut novel and third published book. It is a coming-of-age story about nineteen-year-old Adam Wiley, whose gilded upbringing among Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka elite collapses overnight when his family’s fortune is exposed as a house...
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The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia
First published in August 2020 and updated for 2021, Hoffman Creations published The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia, which is the embodiment of the historic database that I’ve been producing on BisManCafe.com since 2007. The Bismarck-Mandan Encyclopedia contains detailed...
Channels & Platforms
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Company Tales
Company Tales is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to fun facts and history of companies and... -
BisManCafe
BisManCafe is the premiere community hub for Bismarck-Mandan. The site differentiates itself through its unique user-centered approach... -
Strekonline.com
At its height, Strekonline.com was one of the most popular Star Trek fan sites. With the end...
