Shirley M McGrathShirley M. McGrath's fascination with cats started as a toddler, when she first met her godmother's cat. Then, when she was five years old, she fell in love with her neighbour's Siamese. Thus began her lifelong affinity for cats, with a special placein her heart for this particular breed.

When she moved to the Northwest Territories in 1982, it seemed Siamese cats had a special place in their hearts for Shirley too, as they kept showing up on her doorstep! All told, more than a dozen Siamese or Siamese mixes cycled through her home over a ten-year period, litters of kittens included. Despite the comings and goings, Shirley held on to her core six-Ming, Boris, Vern, Veronica, Koko, and Yum Yum-who constantly kept her on her toes with their unique personalities and never-ending antics.

Though this is Shirley's first book, the poem "Yuri's Lament"-included in these pages-was previously published in Cats magazine.

Shirley hopes these stories will bring her readers joy, as well as show them just how entertaining, intelligent, and affectionate cats can be. She is now retired and lives in Yellowknife with her cats Carrot (a ginger tabby) and Patricia (guess what kind of cat she is?). Read More Read Less