Wendy Ann Gardner, founder of SCARY STORIES INC., an artist originally from Toronto, Canada, began her career as a painter. She studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design and moved to New York City to work as an illustrator.

She began Scary Stories Inc. in 1997. Inspired by her own quirky pets, she created the Naughty Naughty Pets line of characters. These unique plush toys are playfully scary with angry eyes and growling teeth. The dolls are sold in boutiques, design stores, gifts shops, and museums throughout the world.

Wendy Ann Gardner's illustrations of the Naughty Naughty Pets characters have been licensed worldwide to create various products including children's clothing, stationery, lollipops, stickers, wallets, bags, and t-shirts. Her series of four children's books were published in 2002 by Hyperion Books for Children. She is currently developing more books and an animated TV series based on the characters.

She has been featured in popular and industry publications such as Playthings Magazine, Fortune Small Business, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Working Mother, and Elle Decor. Wendy Ann Gardner lives in New York City with her husband, one-year old daughter, and her cats Naughty Naughty Kiefer and Marty Cohen.