Tokkie Nel

Tokkie Nel is a South African author, entrepreneur, and founder of Stratwell Partners, whose work bridges the worlds of storytelling, mental health, and human resilience. His debut novel, Whispers of Normandy, grew out of a deeply personal journey — a long battle with depression, survival, and the quiet grace found in the people who refuse to let us fall.

Drawing from real history and raw emotional truth, Tokkie writes with a conviction that stories can save lives. Through Jack and Emma, he explores the invisible wars carried inside the human heart, the cost of trauma, and the fragile hope that rises even in the darkest moments.

When he isn’t writing, Tokkie builds systems and businesses, mentors young leaders, and spends his time with his wife, Denise, the woman who stood by him through every storm. Together with their three dogs — Bella, Olaf, and Molly — they call their adventures “Captain of Adventures,” a reminder that life is meant to be lived fully and fearlessly.

Whispers of Normandy is not just a novel.

It is Tokkie’s offering to anyone fighting their own silent battle — a hand reached back in the dark.