Carly van Heerden was born in England and raised in South Africa. Her love for story-telling is considered an inherited trait. She began by first writing fantasy stories about talk...ver maisCarly van Heerden was born in England and raised in South Africa. Her love for story-telling is considered an inherited trait. She began by first writing fantasy stories about talking animals.By the age of thirty-four her love for animals became a part of her worldly reality as she began studying animal behaviorism, hoping to incorporate both writing and working with animals into her daily life.Her passion for writing books centered on self-discovery, the universe and nature, allowed her to create works that would ultimately benefit readers on a personal level. Whether writing for children or adults, she hopes for her books to convey a message.Works created by Carly are aimed at bringing the reader closer to self-discovery and the marvels of nature. Whether through humor or strong advice, her words and intentions are from the heart.ver menos