Career
She has written a series of children books for the 9-13 age groupIn 2009, her book Dolfijnenmysterie in Mexico! Van der Valk was born in Bloemendaal, Netherlands. Her formal training is in psychology and natural health care, receiving a degree. In 2005, she was approached by Uitgeverij De Eekhoorn (Squirrel Publishing) to write a series of Dolphin Adventure books, beginning with Het Geheime Eiland! ("The Secret Island!").
The books are meant for the 9-13 age group and are centered on two central characters, Amber and Iris, and their adventures with dolphins.
In 2009, her book Dolfijnenmysterie in Mexico! Her first book for adults was the spiritual tome Antwoorden Uit Het Licht ("Answers From The Light"), published in 2006. Van der Valk has 3 children.
She travels between the Netherlands and the United States.