FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR 2026 - Rights, publishing and partnership opportunities
Beverley Eikli writes fiction as B. G. Nettelton and Beverley Oakley.
B. G. NETTELTON
Wings Over Africa
Authentic African-set romantic suspense
Authentic African-set romantic suspense
Bush pilots, diamonds, poaching, political upheaval and dangerous love across southern Africa — inspired by firsthand experience in Botswana, bush aviation, and four generations of family history.
Publishers • Audio companies • Translation partners • Rights professionals • Film/TV
BEVERLEY OAKLEY
Historical Fiction
Victorian Gothic mystery, dangerous women, and romance
BEVERLEY EIKLI
Memoir & Publishing
Helping real histories become books
Turning family archives into books
Practical books, workshops and publishing guidance helping writers transform photographs, letters, diaries and family memories into professionally produced memoirs and family histories.
Areas of expertise:
Memoir • Family history • Archival research • Self-publishing • Audiobooks • AI-assisted publishing tools
WHY PARTNER WITH ME?
40+ published titles
English and German editions across multiple complete series.
Established independent publishing platform
Experienced in ebook, print, audio, large print, direct sales and international distribution.
Real experience in Africa - and research
Former journalist and university-trained historian, with lived experience in southern Africa who places a strong emphasis on historical accuracy.
Selective approach to rights
I retain control of my catalogue and am particularly interested in partnerships that provide meaningful market reach, discoverability and long-term value.
CURRENTLY EXPLORING
German and European print opportunities
Audiobook licensing and co-production
Translation rights
Territorial distribution
Library and large-print markets
Book-club editions
Film / TV adaptation opportunities
Digital discoverability and distribution partnerships
Rights availability varies by title and territory. Detailed rights information is available on request.