NORM KOHN
Author of the The Dolphin Chronicle
orm’s family was steeped in art, music and
theater. Some of his fondest childhood memories
are of studying his mother's conte crayon figure
drawings and performing in his father's musical
productions. He got his first taste of writing
looking over his father’s shoulder as he crafted
production scripts.
At Auburn University Norm immersed himself
in art and drama. In the evenings he worked as a
TV producer, director and talk show host. The
summers were spent in film as an actor and
assistant director. During his senior year he
married Kathy, his high school sweetheart. They
had plans to spend the following year painting in
Italy. This dream did not materialize, so upon
graduation they returned to their hometown of
Atlanta where Norm established a creative/design
group working in advertising, corporate
communications, film and TV.
The venture proved challenging and creatively
satisfying. The firm’s clients included national
and international corporations and advertising
agencies. The group won many awards and was
represented in numerous American and European
exhibitions, film festivals and publications. A
high point was doing story development and
studio design projects in L.A., where his work
appeared on a number of network series and made
for TV movies. During this time he taught and
lectured at several universities and colleges.
Time away from work was spent with Kathy
and their two sons camping and sailing. He
continued to develop his interest in yoga and
metaphysics, and later Japan. The quiet moments
were spent painting and writing. Norm published
a small volume, Beginnings, which eventually led
to STARS, an illustrated book published by
Peachtree Publishers in Atlanta, and Saar
Publishing in Israel. Both efforts received critical
acclaim. He is currently editing a second novel
and is at work on a youth fantasy. Norm
especially enjoys poetry, the company of friends,
a cup of green tea and a glass of good wine.
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