Joanna Franklin Bell is a writer and mother of three, living in rural Maryland with her family. "Muse: A Cat's Story" is her chapter book for young readers. She is also the author of the novel "Take a Load Off, Mona Jamborski," and a picture book entitled "Mrs. Just-So." She is an occasional contributor to "Baltimore Magazine." Many of her articles can be found on various Patch.com news sites, and her award-winning short story can be found on the blog "Single Dad Laughing."