Constance Lombardo is an author, illustrator, and cat expert who can say meow in several languages. She is the creator of a middle grade series, Mr. Puffball, about a clever group of Hollywood cats. Stick Dog creator Tom Watson called Mr. Puffball "freaky, furry, and first-rate fun!" When she isn't drawing or writing, Constance likes to visit the many waterfalls in Western North Carolina or rummage through Asheville's local indie bookstores. Plus, she likes carrot cake. Visit her at www.constancelombardo.com.