About Mia Kerr

Haggis the Cat was more than just a pet; he was family to Jordan, Sophie, Kieran, and the whole Kerr family. Funny, intelligent, loyal, handsome and inquisitive, Haggis left a giant hole when he passed away suddenly. Inspired by the family's grief and the antics of Haggis, Mia began writing his stories to heal and capture his spirit. Set in real Melbourne suburbs, "The Adventures of Haggis the Cat" brings to life the joy of having a cat in an Australian family. There are a series of books.  Book 1 is set in Cheltenham 3192.  A suburb in the South East of Melbourne. 

Recently, Millie, Haggis’s mother passed away in September 2025.  She was 20 years old and the oldest cat in the suburb of Brighton 3186. Mia is working on another two different style of books in the memory of Millie and will be launched in 2026.

Mia hopes to share the importance of family, including our beloved pets. Her stories touch on themes like loving a special needs cat, appreciating Australian wildlife, and understanding neighbours with dementia. Through her books, Mia also commemorates real friends' pets, both living and passed, preserving their memories within her tales.