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Riley Hoffpauir

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Riley Hoffpauir is an independent author, entrepreneur, gamer, and animal rescue advocate based in Tyler, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, Riley later moved to Tyler, where he met and married his wife, Faith. He considers marrying her to be the greatest achievement of his life. Through her love, support, and encouragement, she taught him patience, confidence, and the importance of being true to himself.

After graduating high school in 1991, Riley attended college before choosing a different path and pursuing opportunities through work, entrepreneurship, and creative projects. Over the years, he has worn many hats, including food delivery driver, small business owner, and independent creator.

In addition to writing, Riley operates the Amazon appa Riley Hoffpauir is an independent author, entrepreneur, gamer, and animal rescue advocate based in Tyler, Texas. Born in Orange, Texas, Riley later moved to Tyler, where he met and married his wife, Faith. He considers marrying her to be the greatest achievement of his life. Through her love, support, and encouragement, she taught him patience, confidence, and the importance of being true to himself.

After graduating high school in 1991, Riley attended college before choosing a different path and pursuing opportunities through work, entrepreneurship, and creative projects. Over the years, he has worn many hats, including food delivery driver, small business owner, and independent creator.

In addition to writing, Riley operates the Amazon apparel brand Penehoff Perfect, creating original T-shirt designs and merchandise. His entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to explore new challenges have become defining parts of both his professional and creative life.

A lifelong gamer, Riley enjoys spending time in immersive worlds such as Call of Duty: Warzone and Destiny 2. He is also deeply passionate about animal rescue, dedicating countless hours to rescuing, fostering, and caring for abandoned kittens. Helping animals in need remains one of the causes closest to his heart.

Riley writes stories that challenge readers to think differently and question the world around them. While his interests span many subjects, his current focus is on thrillers and mysteries that blend suspense, psychological tension, and thought-provoking themes. His debut novel, Persuade, explores the fragile line between influence and free will in a rapidly changing world.

Currently, Riley is working on his next novel, continuing his journey as an independent author. Although he doesn't point to a single literary influence, his home has always been filled with a love of storytelling—helped in no small part by his wife’s admiration for Stephen King.

For Riley, writing is about embracing new challenges, exploring big ideas, and telling stories that stay with readers long after the final page. Whether he's writing, designing apparel, rescuing kittens, or gaming with friends, he approaches life with curiosity, creativity, and a belief that it's never too late to start something new. ...more

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Average rating: 4.80 · 10 ratings · 9 reviews · 15 distinct works

	Persuade 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What We Created: The Cost of Tomorrow 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Scary Space: A Psychological Horror Story 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	COERCIVE: The Road Not Perceived 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Riley Hoffpauir wants to read Alone: The Quiet That Knew Me by Riley Hoffpauir (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Riley Hoffpauir and 1 other person liked Sachiko T.'s review of Persuade: "I’m still shaking… Absolute 5-star masterpiece! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. Just wow. I literally just finished the last page of Persuade and my mind is completely blown. I am a massive fan of psychological thrillers, but Riley Hoffpauir has created something truly spe" Read more of this review »
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Riley Hoffpauir and 1 other person liked Carol Spitzer's review of Persuade: "AI apocalypse? Persuade by Rylie Hoffpauir is a thought-provoking thriller centered on an AI-powered invention capable of manipulating people into doing whatever it wants—even committing murder. The author masterfully introduces a diverse cast of cha" Read more of this review »
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Riley Hoffpauir and 1 other person liked candis727's review of Persuade: "The shifting points of view can be a little confusing at times, but the story kept me turning pages to find out what would happen next. It raises thought-provoking questions about what freedom really means, how much of the truth we’re actually meant " Read more of this review »
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Riley Hoffpauir made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Book Cover Update ( Persuade )_ topic " I need the book cover updated on Persuade ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H2VTG3SW ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H498ZBF5 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H463J8CV "
Sep 19, 2026 11:36PM
Riley Hoffpauir made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Cover update [Open} bumping topic " Please i need help updateing my book cover for all three of my editions for persuade. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... https://www.amazon.com/dp ...more "
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Riley Hoffpauir answered Goodreads's question: What’s the best thing about being a writer? The thrill of reviews knowing your book is really good. Yes authors never really feel their work is good until we are told by strangers.
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