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Author, lecturer, and publishing consultant, Beverley Eikli is the internationally bestselling author of 45+ books. She writes sweeping historical romance as Beverley Oakley and thrilling Africa-set suspense as B.G. Nettelton. Drawing on her extensive professional experience, she also offers publishing services and creative writing workshops under her legal name.

 

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Beverley Eikli is the bestselling author of 45+ books, writing historical romance (as Beverley Oakley) and Africa-set suspense (as B.G. Nettelton). She also offers professional publishing services and workshops.

 

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Official Biography

Beverley Eikli is an internationally published author, university lecturer, and publishing consultant who operates under three distinct brands. This diverse portfolio allows her to explore a wide range of stories and professional services.

As Beverley Oakley, she pens passionate and complex historical romances, from Regency comedies to gothic Victorian mysteries.

As B. G. Nettelton (her maiden name), she writes the acclaimed Wings Over Africa series—thrilling romantic suspense set in her native Southern Africa.

Under her legal name, Beverley Eikli, she draws on over fifteen years of professional experience to teach creative writing and offer publishing services to aspiring authors.

Her fiction is deeply informed by her own life experiences. The B. G. Nettelton adventures are inspired by her time as a safari hostess in Botswana and the discovery of her grandfather's colonial-era diaries. Her passion for history and complex human drama, meanwhile, breathes life into her popular Beverley Oakley romances.

Across all brands, Beverley has published over 45 books, now available in 7 languages. Her expertise is grounded in a long career as a journalist, editor, and a long-standing lecturer in Creative Writing at the Melbourne Centre of Adult Education, and Victoria University. She is a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from creative writing and publishing to the history of Southern Africa.

Beverley is now happily grounded in Melbourne, alongside the same handsome Norwegian bush pilot who flew her on the adventure of a lifetime around the world, and their gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback.

An avid knitter, Beverley also makes historical costumes and corsetry, weaving the threads of history into both her stories and stitches.

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Awards & Nominations

  

• 2014: Shortlisted, Top Ten Romantic Reads – UK Festival of Romance for 'The Maid of Milan' (as Beverley Eikli)

• 2013: Winner, 'Search for an Australian Star' – Choc Lit UK for 'The Reluctant Bride' (as Beverley Eikli)

• 2012: Voted 'Favourite Historical Romance' – Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA) for 'Rake's Honour' (as Beverley Oakley)

 

Publishing History

 

In addition to her successful career as an independent author, Beverley's work has been published by major traditional houses including Pan Macmillan, HarperCollins, and Robert Hale.

 

Professional Affiliations

 

Beverley is a proud and active member of the following professional organisations:

• Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi)

• Romance Writers of Australia (RWA)

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 Speaking Topics & Areas of Expertise

 

Beverley is available for interviews and speaking engagements on the following topics:

 

• From Family Lore to Fiction: How to turn diaries, letters, and family history into compelling novels.

• The Real Africa: Life as a safari hostess and the realities behind the romanticised image of Botswana's Okavango Delta.

• A Writer's Life on the Move: On starting a writing career while living nomadically for four years on remote survey contracts.

• The Art of the Historical Romance: Crafting authentic, emotionally resonant stories for the modern reader.

• Unlacing the Corset: A 'History Through Costume' Presentation where social history is explained through the many layers of historical dress.

• Colonial Echoes: Exploring the legacy of colonialism in Southern Africa through the lens of fiction.

• The Multi-Genre Author: Managing multiple pen names and building distinct author brands.

• Rebuilding Paradise: A firsthand account of life, philanthropy, and discovering WWII history in the Solomon Islands following a civil conflict.

• The Expat's Journey: Navigating Culture and Family Life from the Bush Camps of Africa to Solomon Islands to the Cities of Japan.

• From Memory to Memoir: A Complete Guide to Writing and Self-Publishing Your Family History.

• From a Shoebox to a Bookshelf: Making Family History Publishing Accessible and Affordable for Everyone.

• Beyond the Manuscript: A Strategic Guide to Multi-Format Publishing (eBook, Paperback, Hardcover & Audio).