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first_reported: 2026-11-10 16:33 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 16:33 CST
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# Author traces Robert Bloch's Wisconsin years

Author Bill Gillard follows horror writer Robert Bloch's career, including his early years in Milwaukee and his time in Weyauwega, where he wrote Psycho.

Section: [Culture & Events](/milwaukee/section/life.md) · Entities: [Robert Bloch](/milwaukee/wiki/robert-bloch.md), [Bill Gillard](/milwaukee/wiki/bill-gillard.md)

## Coverage

- [Wisconsin Public Radio](https://www.wpr.org/news/robert-bloch-wisconsin-horror-legend), 2026-11-10 16:33 CST: How Wisconsin shaped a horror legend

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