{"id":438,"date":"2026-02-19T21:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/?page_id=438"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:46:42","slug":"my-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/debruyn-walters.com\/index.php\/my-story\/","title":{"rendered":"From Manuscript to Masterpiece: The Final Days of Wildflowers in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


After years of memories, healing, and reflection, I\u2019m incredibly proud to share that my memoir, Wildflowers in Winter \u2013 Beauty in the Midst of Hardship, will officially be released on 25 March 2026.

Pre-orders open on 11 March 2026.

This book is more than a story. It is a journey through grief, resilience, loss, and the quiet strength we discover when life places us in the coldest seasons. Wildflowers in Winter is about finding beauty where we least expect it \u2014 even in the middle of hardship.

\ud83d\udcd6 Pre-order your copy starting 11 March 2026:

\u2022 Digital Edition: Available on Amazon Kindle
\u2022 Printed Copies (South Africa only): Order on PayPal<\/a>

or visit debruyn-walters.com

\u2728 Special Pre-Order Gift

The first 50 people who order a printed copy will receive a personally signed book and a special gift as a thank you for supporting my story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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