Norman Erikson Pasaribu is an Indonesian-language poet, translator, editor, and writer of short stories.
[5] Among their literary influences are Budi Darma, Claudia Rankine, Herta Müller, Joni Mitchell and Mary Gordon.
[3][6] Pasaribu's first book was the 2014 collection of short stories Hanya Kamu yang Tahu Berapa Lama Lagi Aku Harus Menunggu (Only You Know How Long I Have to Wait), published by Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
[7] The book was translated into English by Tiffany Tsao, with whom Pasaribu developed a close working relationship and friendship.
[2] Tsao's English translation of Happy Stories, Mostly won the 2022 Republic of Consciousness Prize and was longlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize[10][7] The book received positive critical attention, including from the New York Times, which found it unhappy but meaningful.