Michael Norman (June 29, 1947 – August 6, 2021) was an American author known for his supernatural book series ''Haunted'' which he has written alongside fellow author Beth Scott. Norman, who hailed from

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, graduated with a master's degree from

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in 1969. He worked at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls journalism department from 1973 until his retirement in May 2003. In 1996, Norman made a guest appearance in the

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-nominated talk show ''

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''. He later spoke about Haunted Hollywood on the

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, which was Number 9 on the countdown of World's Creepiest Destinations. This author is survived by his wife Janell and son James.

Bibliography

Haunted series

With Beth Scott

*''Haunted Wisconsin'' (1980) *''Haunted Heartland'' (1985) *''Haunted America'' (1994) *''Historic Haunted America'' (1995) *''Haunted Heritage'' (2002)

Solo

*''Haunted Homeland'' (2006)

Plays

*''Entering the Circle: The Lives of Pioneer Farm Women'' *''Nye and Riley Tonight!''

Other

*''WordWise: Vocabulary Guides to Enhance Your Real-World Conversations'' (2006) *''Haunted Encounters: Real-life Stories of Supernatural Experiences'' (2009)

External links

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Michael Norman
{{DEFAULTSORT:Norman, Michael Writers from Illinois Writers from Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–River Falls alumni People from Macomb, Illinois Northern Illinois University alumni University of Wisconsin–River Falls faculty 1947 births Living people American male writers