Head of secret agent stories

Holly Barr is the proud human of two mischievous Persian cats, Milo and Cooper—better known in the books as secret agents Mugsy & Bugsy. When she's not chasing after their next big adventure, Holly is busy being a mom of two amazing daughters—Lilly and Elle—and spending time at her favorite place: the horse ranch! She writes her stories with a heart full of love, a dash of humor, and a whole lot of paw prints. All the places in her books are real, and every tale is inspired by her real-life adventures... with a little secret agent twist, of course!

Elle Vermilya is the creative mastermind behind the Mugsy & Bugsy website and the official editor of their secret missions! As the daughter of author Holly Barr, Elle brings her tech skills, sharp eye, and playful spirit to every page and post. A former Division I athlete, Elle knows the importance of teamwork, dedication, and chasing big goals—skills she now uses to help Mugsy and Bugsy’s adventures leap off the page. Whether she’s polishing a paragraph or designing a paw-some webpage, she’s the real hero behind the scenes (just don’t tell the cats that!).