Author: Vicky Oettlé

Meet Vicky Oettlé, a Johannesburg-based writer who can usually be found cozied up on the couch with a book in one hand and a pup or kitten in the other. Vicky has a knack for weaving lessons that feel alive, detailed, and full of imagery, whether she’s exploring hidden cultural gems, inclusion stories, or the curious corners of the world that most people overlook.

Her style is a delightful mix of conversational and academic-ish, always warm and engaging, depending on the topic at hand. She’s not exactly head-over-heels for math (unless you count counting puppies), but if something sparks her curiosity, she’s all in.

When Vicky writes, her goal is simple but powerful: to empower, inspire, and make people feel seen, while satisfying that itch of curiosity that lives in all of us. She loves bringing unusual, real-world connections into the Spellerverse, turning lessons into vivid journeys rather than just words on a page.

Outside of writing, Vicky and her husband raise guide dog pups—yes, the cuteness levels are off the charts—and when she’s not wrangling furry chaos, she’s happily lost in a good book.