Mike Frankland

Mike Frankland is a British audiobook narrator and voice actor based in England, bringing a lifelong passion for performance and storytelling to every project he undertakes. With university-level drama training, years of musical performance experience, and a deep love of narrative craft, he approaches each book with careful preparation and emotional authenticity.

Mike specialises in character differentiation, creating distinct and memorable voices that allow listeners to follow dialogue effortlessly. His preparation process includes detailed character profiling to ensure consistency across long-form narration, as well as thorough research into terminology and pronunciation when working on non-fiction or technically detailed texts.

Working from a professionally equipped home studio that meets ACX standards, Mike delivers clean, high-quality audio and remains responsive to direction throughout production. His accent range spans BBC Standard English to Cockney, Scottish, Irish, and regional British variations, offering flexibility across genres and narrative styles.

While he is particularly drawn to science fiction and fantasy as a reader, Mike is open to projects across all genres. His work reflects precision, professionalism, and a genuine respect for the written word — qualities that align closely with the reflective, character-focused storytelling found within the Before Your Dream series.

To contact Mike Frankland please visit his website.

When the Tide Forgot to Turn

The water lies so still that its surface seems solid, like dark glass laid carefully over the sandy bottom. The keeper kneels at the edge and looks into the depths — every grain of sand distinct, every strand of weed in sharp relief — a sea that has forgotten how to move.

Raindrops on the Copper Roof

The first drop arrives as evening settles across the countryside, striking the copper roof with a sound like a small bell touched by a careful finger. Then another follows, and another still, each one finding its place in the quiet music of shelter and rain.

The Flight Carried by the Wind

Drift above quiet fields, winding rivers and distant towns as the wind carries a solitary balloon steadily across the changing landscape. As daylight softens and mountains rise through the clouds, The Flight Carried by the Wind becomes a peaceful journey through height, distance and stillness towards a restful night.

Beneath the Willow’s Gaze

The willow at the heart of this garden has known more mornings than anyone now living can count. Its roots reach through clay and stone, through the quiet residue of decades. Its branches have sheltered children at play, lovers mid-conversation, an old man who came each evening to watch the light change.

The Bridge That Waited for Winter

The bridge spans the water in three low arches, built of stone the colour of the valley’s own slopes, worn by rain and frost and the hands of every person who has steadied themselves against its balustrade. It does not announce itself. It simply stands, as it has always stood, belonging to this place.