Author's Note
As a (proudly) South African writer, this story is written in UK (SA) English and follows the South African school calendar, which runs from January to December. To help you better understand the weather, holidays, and sporting references throughout the book, our seasons are as follow:
Summer: December to February
Autumn: March to May
Winter: June to August
Spring: September to November
This story has been an incredibly special and fun to write. It’s filled with pieces of home, characters I’ve grown to love, and the quiet chaos of growing up.
If you enjoy the story, please leave a review. I would also appreciate a comment or sharing it — it really helps and means more than you know. I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts — what resonated, what made you laugh (or cry), and which moments or characters you connected with most. Hopefully there’s not too much you disliked… but I’m always open to hearing that too.
Thank you for joining me on this journey — one chapter (and season) at a time.
