Norman was born and bred in Sydney, Australia. He grew upon Bondi Junction, just off Oxford Street. This location would serve a young Norman well during his formative years.
He attended Dover Heights High School before doing a BA Communication at the University of Technology Sydney.
Norman entered his formative teenage years just as the dance party scene reached its zenith in Sydney in the late 80s, with one of the most popular venues, the Hordern Pavilion, literally walking distance from his home (which came in handy more than once). Known by the initiated as 'Club Hordern', this venue became the home of Sydney's underground party scene and is the backdrop of his first novel.
Norman came out as soon as he escaped high school to became a corporate marketing professional for some of Australia's best-known brands.
Norman still lives in Sydney's east, but now with his loving husband, and partner of almost 30 years, Stephen.