In Tjieng Tjang Tjerries and Other Stories Jolyn Phillips describes the little known world of Gansbaai's fishing community. Her stories reflect the natural disorder of daily life and explores how the impact of love and loss defines – and divides – families and communities. An award-winning collection of short stories and sketches set in the Overberg district.

In the author’s own words: “This book is a collection of my soul, who I am as a human being, and how I connect to the people I come from.”