Laura Ball, an Ohio native, has been passionate about writing since a young age, with her love for storytelling sparked from reading young adult mysteries. Laura is the author of the cozy mysteries Whiskers in Trouble, The Whiskered Witness, and Whiskers of Suspicion. She is also the author of the children’s picture book, The Adventures of Hank the Hamster, Bella’s Beautiful Spots, and the award-winning children’s book series Albert the Donkey Meets a New Friend, Albert the Donkey Finds a Treasure, and Albert the Donkey Solves a Mystery, which are heartwarming tales filled with valuable life lessons. Her hope is to bring to life characters that are relatable and storylines that keep your attention and stay in your thoughts long after the last chapter ends.