Beverley Oakley was born in South Africa where her family lived before migrating to Australia. Beverley attended Adelaide University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on History and English Literature. She has been a journalist and editor on newspapers and magazines in Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, including Australian Country Craft & Decorating and WA Homes & Living Magazine. (Source: http://www.beverleyeikli.com/Site/Welcome.html)