Norman Crampton

[from author's blog]
Norm Crampton is an author and journalist living in Bloomington, Indiana. A Chicago native and graduate of Northwestern University, he began reporting on the police beat at the Chicago Sun-Times and moved on to magazine and newsletter editing and freelance writing. His articles have appeared in national publications including USA Weekend and American Legion.

During a career of 40-plus years he has authored seven how-to books, including Complete Trash, the first popular household guide to recycling and a selection of the Quality Paperback Club; How To Get from the Airport to the City All Around the World, recommended in the Travel Section of The New York Times; and The 100 Best Small Towns in America.

Norm has been interviewed by national media including NBC Nightly News, NPR, and Good Morning America. The Washington Post came to rural Indiana for a story about Norm's book about life in small towns, and The Wall Street Journal featured Norm in a story about older guys who choose to keep working rather than retiring.