Carolyn Ann Aish was born Carolyn Ann Gundesen, in the town of Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand, in 1948. She grew up in New Plymouth, and now resides in Inglewood beneath the spectacular Taranaki Mountain.Carolyn earned a place in the 1996 Guinness Book of Records (music section, page 144) for the longest hymn published, "Sing God's Song". This is also listed in the 2003 Guinness World Records book.Carolyn's series, "The Frencolian Chronicles," enjoys rave reviews, creating an ongoing following for Carolyn's work. Carolyn currently has over 40 books published.Among the many series Carolyn has written for children is "The Nine Lives of Rastus," based on the lives of Max Corkill and his beloved cat, Rastus. KIND HEART is Carolyn's first published book for adults.