Narrator Highlight: Norman Gilligan

Norman Gilligan is a professional actor, voice talent, and literary editor based near Manchester in the United Kingdom. His path to the world of performance is as distinctive as his voice: before pursuing acting full-time, Norman spent much of his career as an IT specialist in the marine insurance industry. His decision to leave that structured, technical environment for the creative life of storytelling was, in his own words, one of the most daunting yet deeply rewarding choices he has ever made. The transition opened the door to a career where no two days are alike, and where each new project offers a fresh challenge and the opportunity to bring characters and worlds vividly to life.

Working from his dedicated studio, Norman has built a reputation for warm, immersive narration and an exceptional instinct for pacing and emotional clarity. His combined skills as both a performer and a literary editor give him a rare ability to interpret an author’s intent while enhancing the listener’s experience through nuanced, thoughtful delivery.

Norman’s collaboration with Cherry Hill Publishing spans many of our most ambitious and best-loved projects. His captivating voice animates Brian Harmon’s Temple of the Blind series, Peter A. Flannery’s Decimus Fate saga, Jana Petken’s Errant Flock trilogy, The Vogels, Before the Brightest Dawn, and Dawn of Ages. He is also the narrative force behind Jo Michaels’ Emancipation, Carter Wilson’s Final Crossing, Barbara Wood’s The Watch Gods, The Magdalene Scrolls, and Night Trains, Todd Travis’ Emma Kane & Jacob Thorne series, Lee Matthew Goldberg’s The Ancestor, and Aiden James’ Serendipitous Curse series.

Across genres ranging from historical fiction to psychological thrillers to epic fantasy, Norman brings depth, authenticity, and a distinctive resonance that listeners consistently praise. His work continues to be an integral part of Cherry Hill Publishing’s catalog, and his journey from the world of marine insurance to the art of storytelling stands as an inspiring reminder that some of the most compelling voices often come from the most unexpected places.