Native Oregonian Mollie Hunt, has always had an affinity for cats, so it was a short step for her to become a cat writer. She has published three Crazy Cat Lady mysteries, and a 4th is set to launch in 2017. She has also written a non-cat mystery, Placid River Runs Deep,which delves into murder, obsession, and the challenge of chronic illness. Like her character, Lynley Cannon, she is a grateful shelter volunteer.