🌟 About the Creator: Kristine Dunn Troiano 🌟
I am the author and creator of the Fancy Pants Poodle children’s book series, where storytelling, creativity, and fun come together with a wag and a smile! 🐩✨
I grew up on Long Island, where I still live today. I love the easy access to the beach and the vibrant culture of Manhattan, just 30 minutes away. Visiting New York City inspired me to create the designs for Fancy Pants Poodle, from stylish doggie outfits to playful accessories that bring each character to life.
I studied Creative Writing at Suffolk County Community College in 1989, where my passion for storytelling truly took root. I was often selected out of my writing class for my eye-catching stories, which inspired me to continue writing for children.
I am a mother of three adult children and a dog lover — currently sharing my home with a Pomeranian and a Cockapoo. The original inspiration for Fancy Pants Poodle came from our family dog, Zoie, a miniature poodle. Zoie was very particular about the doggie clothes she wore, giving me a hard time — except for her favorite winter coat, which she loved. That’s how I came up with the idea for Fancy Pants Poodle’s “Doggie Play Outfit”, designed to be comfortable, stylish, and practical, complete with yellow high-top sneakers to keep paws dry, clean, and warm in the colder months.
All of these experiences — from Long Island beaches to Manhattan city streets, my creative writing background, my family, and our beloved dogs — come together to inspire the Fancy Pants Poodle series: stories that spark imagination, confidence, kindness, and creativity in young readers.