Norman, Howard

Two of Howard Norman s novels, "The Northern Lights" (1987) and "The Bird Artist" (1994), were nominated for the National Book Award. His other novels include "The Museum Guard, The Haunting of L, " "Devotion", and "What is Left the Daughter". His books have been translated into twelve languages. Norman is the recipient of a Lannan Award in fiction, and he teaches at the University of Maryland.