
Latest Release – Second Edition: October 2024
GIRL IN THE PICKLE JAR
Based on Real Events: 17-Year-Old Anna’s Desperate Fight Against a Drug Lord’s Tyranny in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Post-apartheid South Africa: Seventeen-year-old Anna Wilde wants nothing more than a taste of freedom. Her desire seems met by charismatic Danny, a notorious drug lord who plunges her into a life of luxury and excitement. However, beyond the seafront apartments and wild nights lies a threat not just to Anna’s life, but everyone she loves.
Based on true events, Girl in the Pickle Jar follows Anna’s relationship with Danny amidst the ever-escalating drug wars in South Africa, from Durban to Johannesburg. Thrust into a deadly underbelly, Anna contends with abuse and crime, testing her resolve at every corner. Nicola Beykirch’s debut novel is a thrilling, cautionary tale that speaks to one woman’s inner strength and unbreakable spirit.
First Edition: April 2023
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END THE SILENCE: HATE | RAPE | TERROR | MURDER
Resistance is Not Rape or Slaughter or Corruption; and let us work towards honest peace and live the values of a country first
Can you even begin to imagine…?
‘Your mind reels. Where are you? Your sanctuary, in the blink of an eye, transforms into a war zone. Rough hands, violating and strong, yank you from your haven. Your arm screams in protest, an insolent boom lost in the thunder of boots. The world tilts, the heavy kiss of a gun meeting your skull, a brutal punctuation mark…’
Tired of the toxic culture drowning out important voices?
Author Nicola Ann Beykirch refuses to be silenced. ‘End the Silence’ warns against remaining silent in the face of injustice. Every injustice.
This powerful Short Reads goes beyond the headlines, exposing the silence surrounding hate crimes and our collective responsibility to fight for a better future.
‘I fully expect facing the threat of being “CANCELLED” – and its embrace. Let’s invite the uncertainty, clinch the opportunity for dialogue. Understanding each other’s perspectives with facts and mutual respect is paramount.’ —Nicola Ann Beykirch

NO BULL HELP YOURSELF
Empower Your Young Adult Self: Own Up and Untangle the Mind Maze
NO BULL Help Yourself is a revolutionary guide to unleashing your hidden superpowers. Written for young adults, this book provides thought-provoking wit, wisdom, and creative strategies for navigating life. With a unique symbol of the cow-bull as your shield, you’ll learn how to break free from stereotypes and take control of your life. NO BULL Help Yourself will empower you to reach your full potential and make a lasting positive impact on your life.
What’s included in NO BULL Help Yourself:
*Strategies to unleash your inner hero and challenge norms
*Thought-provoking wit, wisdom, and creative strategies for navigating life
*Unique symbol of the cow-bull to break free from stereotypes and take control of your life
*Valuable clues for parents who need help
Get ready to become the hero of your own story.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello! I’m Nicola, a South African native, with Nordic roots, who has been dividing my time between London and my homeland since the year 2000. My diaries, maintained since I was twelve, served as my entry into the world of writing.
J. M. Coetzee’s Disgrace moved me with its emotional power. Published in 1999, it inspired my first novel, influenced by my experiences during the Apartheid era.
I bombed the Writer’s Bureau’s online creative writing course in my early days in London. My tutor criticised my novel concept, based on real events leading to my departure. A tad imprudent back then; not sure much has changed…