Sally Partridge

Sally Partridge (born 17 August 1982 in Cape Town, South Africa) is an author of young adult fiction novels and short stories. She currently lives in Cape Town. For her contribution to South African literature, Partridge was named one of Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans,a distinction awarded annually to notable South Africans under the age of 35. Quotes I started writing this novel during a road trip to Jeffreys Bay, which is an eight-hour drive from Cape Town. At the time, I couldn’t have imagined what was coming. I set out to write a school holiday romance set in one of South Africa’s most popular small towns – which, incidentally, was my favourite holiday town. It’s about a girl from Cape Town who goes on holiday to get away from people and ends up having the time of her life. For me personally, the book represents everything I love about road-tripping through South Africa – exploring new places, the little hidden gems, meeting new people. It’s very detailed in that respect. I hope it does become a means of escapism for readers. We’ve all been home for a third of the year, so, for a little while, readers can explore the shell beaches of the Eastern Cape and enjoy the feel of the sand between their toes. My partner and I escape to Jeffreys Bay as often as we can. It’s our favourite holiday destination. It was during a morning beach walk on one of these trips that he pointed out all the “sea stars” in a rock pool. I was already writing the book, and that scene automatically made it in. External links Category: Living people