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The Stone Guardians Sketchbook

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The Stone Guardians Sketchbook

Will She Escape the Enchanted Trap? Unveiling Rowan's Fate in Book Three

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✨Live, love, create✨
Settle in… this is a long one, but also a celebration of a creative life. I am so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place in the Okanagan Valley of BC, and it plays a huge part of fueling and recharging my creative inspiration. … and yes, that is Oreo, our sweet rescue and my ever-present studio manager🤎
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #hardcover #creativeinspiration #creativehappylife #writer #artist #illustrator

✨Live, love, create✨
Settle in… this is a long one, but also a celebration of a creative life. I am so fortunate to live in such a beautiful place in the Okanagan Valley of BC, and it plays a huge part of fueling and recharging my creative inspiration. … and yes, that is Oreo, our sweet rescue and my ever-present studio manager🤎
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #hardcover #creativeinspiration #creativehappylife #writer #artist #illustrator

Well, the Kickstarter campaign is a wrap and my first print run of the new Hardcovers has been ordered complete with sewn binding and a ribbon! There is still a lot to do over the next month and a half to get the books sent out to backers along with all the extras.

For now though, I am going to take some time to rest and recharge. I must honestly say that I am quite exhausted from the Kickstarter rollercoaster of launch, promotion and managing it all.

🤎to everyone who helped me promote and encouraged me along the way. I am super grateful for your support!

#kickstarter #projectwelove #thestoneguardians #kindriegrove #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #hardcoverlaunch

Well, the Kickstarter campaign is a wrap and my first print run of the new Hardcovers has been ordered complete with sewn binding and a ribbon! There is still a lot to do over the next month and a half to get the books sent out to backers along with all the extras.

For now though, I am going to take some time to rest and recharge. I must honestly say that I am quite exhausted from the Kickstarter rollercoaster of launch, promotion and managing it all.

🤎to everyone who helped me promote and encouraged me along the way. I am super grateful for your support!

#kickstarter #projectwelove #thestoneguardians #kindriegrove #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #hardcoverlaunch

A three part split of the cover image of Book One The Messenger From Myris Dar.

A three part split of the cover image of Book One The Messenger From Myris Dar.

Enter the world of The Stone Guardians with the new Hardcover edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar. Launched and funded first on Kickstarter. Strong FMC, character-driven immersive fantasy with all the things, including 28 full-page illustrations!

Visit @kindriegrovefantasybooksart to learn more, follow, like and share.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #hardcover

Enter the world of The Stone Guardians with the new Hardcover edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar. Launched and funded first on Kickstarter. Strong FMC, character-driven immersive fantasy with all the things, including 28 full-page illustrations!

Visit @kindriegrovefantasybooksart to learn more, follow, like and share.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #hardcover

Final hours of the #kickstarter! Find the campaign link in my bio.

We are winding down and I want to say ✨THANK YOU ✨What a journey this has been!

My next book event will be at @colespentiction this December for a book signing.

I am very excited to get the books printed and into the hands of all the awesome backers!!!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

Final hours of the #kickstarter! Find the campaign link in my bio.

We are winding down and I want to say ✨THANK YOU ✨What a journey this has been!

My next book event will be at @colespentiction this December for a book signing.

I am very excited to get the books printed and into the hands of all the awesome backers!!!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

The #kickstarter is in the final hours….

What a journey this has been!!! As of now there are 45 hours left in the campaign to get the Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.

Meet Rowan, Torrin and the rest of the company as they begin to unravel the enigmatic message she carries. With 28 stunning full page illustrations this story encompasses prophecy, mystery, page turning action, magic and adventure, with a character driven story in an immersive fantasy universe I built from the ground up.

I hope you will join us in bringing this beautiful hardcover to life. Link in my bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

The #kickstarter is in the final hours….

What a journey this has been!!! As of now there are 45 hours left in the campaign to get the Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.

Meet Rowan, Torrin and the rest of the company as they begin to unravel the enigmatic message she carries. With 28 stunning full page illustrations this story encompasses prophecy, mystery, page turning action, magic and adventure, with a character driven story in an immersive fantasy universe I built from the ground up.

I hope you will join us in bringing this beautiful hardcover to life. Link in my bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

The #kickstarter is in the final hours….

What a journey this has been!!! As of now there are 45 hours left in the campaign to get the Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.

Meet Rowan, Torrin and the rest of the company as they begin to unravel the enigmatic message she carries. With 28 stunning full page illustrations this story encompasses prophecy, mystery, page turning action, magic and adventure, with a character driven story in an immersive fantasy universe I built from the ground up.

I hope you will join us in bringing this beautiful hardcover to life. Link in my bio.

Beautiful music by @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

The #kickstarter is in the final hours….

What a journey this has been!!! As of now there are 45 hours left in the campaign to get the Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.

Meet Rowan, Torrin and the rest of the company as they begin to unravel the enigmatic message she carries. With 28 stunning full page illustrations this story encompasses prophecy, mystery, page turning action, magic and adventure, with a character driven story in an immersive fantasy universe I built from the ground up.

I hope you will join us in bringing this beautiful hardcover to life. Link in my bio.

Beautiful music by @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨ There is still time to enter!

I will be drawing the winner tomorrow Oct 17th at 4 pm pacific time.

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

😉 good luck 🤞

Don’t forget to visit the Kickstarter campaign page to learn more about this illustrated fantasy novel series! Link is in my bio.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨ There is still time to enter!

I will be drawing the winner tomorrow Oct 17th at 4 pm pacific time.

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

😉 good luck 🤞

Don’t forget to visit the Kickstarter campaign page to learn more about this illustrated fantasy novel series! Link is in my bio.

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

Revisions for my Short Rowan Backstory. The EPUB version of this short story is available to all who sign up for my newsletter and I will be sending the new PDF version with the parchment page backgrounds to all of my subscribers next week as well!

This is a fast paced short that features a younger Rowan as she battles raiding pirates to keep her family safe.

I love creating books!

#shortstory #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasyshortstory

Revisions for my Short Rowan Backstory. The EPUB version of this short story is available to all who sign up for my newsletter and I will be sending the new PDF version with the parchment page backgrounds to all of my subscribers next week as well!

This is a fast paced short that features a younger Rowan as she battles raiding pirates to keep her family safe.

I love creating books!

#shortstory #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasyshortstory

The original oil painting that became my cover for Book One…. This piece was almost entirely repainted in a more detailed style with the backdrop of Pellaris under siege.

Swipe through to see some of the process videos and photos of the painting as it takes shape. There is only one of the final finished work. Can you guess which one?

I wanted to convey Rowan’s strength and skill but more than that, her courage… she is alone amidst the chaos yet with an expression of determination and clarity.

The Kickstarter for the new hardcover edition of Book One is still available through this weekend. Check it out through the link in my bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #fantasybooklover #bookcover #bookillustrations #kickstarter #projectwelove #strongfmc

The original oil painting that became my cover for Book One…. This piece was almost entirely repainted in a more detailed style with the backdrop of Pellaris under siege.

Swipe through to see some of the process videos and photos of the painting as it takes shape. There is only one of the final finished work. Can you guess which one?

I wanted to convey Rowan’s strength and skill but more than that, her courage… she is alone amidst the chaos yet with an expression of determination and clarity.

The Kickstarter for the new hardcover edition of Book One is still available through this weekend. Check it out through the link in my bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #fantasybooklover #bookcover #bookillustrations #kickstarter #projectwelove #strongfmc

✨ Part Three: The Journey ✨
With common destination, they set out to travel northward. Yet the mystery has deepened, and the dangers grow.

We are in the homestretch now for the Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover edition of Book One…

➡️ this wraps the Three Part Two series I created to share a glimpse into my fantasy universe of The Stone Guardians and Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar.✨

If you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One which is live now!(link in bio).
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

Or follow me @kindriegrovefantasybooksart

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #fantasyart #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

✨ Part Three: The Journey ✨
With common destination, they set out to travel northward. Yet the mystery has deepened, and the dangers grow.

We are in the homestretch now for the Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover edition of Book One…

➡️ this wraps the Three Part Two series I created to share a glimpse into my fantasy universe of The Stone Guardians and Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar.✨

If you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One which is live now!(link in bio).
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

Or follow me @kindriegrovefantasybooksart

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #fantasyart #hardcover #bookstagram #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The draw will take place on October 17th. The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

😉 good luck 🤞

Don’t forget to head to the Kickstarter page and check out the campaign (link in bio):

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The draw will take place on October 17th. The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

😉 good luck 🤞

Don’t forget to head to the Kickstarter page and check out the campaign (link in bio):

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨ and a greeting from me!

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The draw will take place on October 17th. The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

Don’t forget to visit the campaign page on Kickstarter! 10 days left. The link is in my bio.

😉 good luck 🤞

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

A ✨Giveaway✨ and a greeting from me!

We are giving away a 📖 Signed Universal Hardcover Edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians!

⬇️How to enter the draw:
✨Follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart
✨Like and share this post to your stories
✨Tag a friend in the comments below

The draw will take place on October 17th. The winner will be notified via my stories and through direct messages. Backers who enter that have already pledged for a book can choose a limited edition print of their choice from the campaign Add-ons and a set of Mini Bookmarks (equivalent value) if they don’t want an extra book.

Don’t forget to visit the campaign page on Kickstarter! 10 days left. The link is in my bio.

😉 good luck 🤞

This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Kickstarter.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover #giveaway #projectwelove

✨ Part Two: The Companions ✨
A small company of mercenaries. An unexpected woman warrior, wounded and hunted. Strangers who become found family.

➡️ Follow along for Part Three of the story. …And if you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter (link in bio).

This is Part Two of a three-part story I’ve created to share a glimpse into my fantasy world, The Stone Guardians. ✨

It all begins with a message from the Seers of Danum… and one woman’s dangerous journey through a land in turmoil. The small mercenary company she meets who become unexpected allies.

I’ll be sharing more in the final post — my Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One is live now!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music by Monument Studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

✨ Part Two: The Companions ✨
A small company of mercenaries. An unexpected woman warrior, wounded and hunted. Strangers who become found family.

➡️ Follow along for Part Three of the story. …And if you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter (link in bio).

This is Part Two of a three-part story I’ve created to share a glimpse into my fantasy world, The Stone Guardians. ✨

It all begins with a message from the Seers of Danum… and one woman’s dangerous journey through a land in turmoil. The small mercenary company she meets who become unexpected allies.

I’ll be sharing more in the final post — my Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One is live now!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music by Monument Studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

Imagine opening a copy of your book to discover a beautiful hand-drawn illustration on the front end page and fly leaf - an expansive drawing of a landscape of Eryos, a scene from the book or a special item like a sword or shield.

Visit the #Kickstarter to learn more about the three different Collector’s Remarques available only through the campaign. (Link is in my bio)

#fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

Imagine opening a copy of your book to discover a beautiful hand-drawn illustration on the front end page and fly leaf - an expansive drawing of a landscape of Eryos, a scene from the book or a special item like a sword or shield.

Visit the #Kickstarter to learn more about the three different Collector’s Remarques available only through the campaign. (Link is in my bio)

#fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

It begins with a feeling…
The world building process is a rich and varied tapestry of creative output. From sculptures (some of which become bronze), to quick sketches and the more detailed illustrations (some of which get discarded completely because they do not evoke the feeling I want to convey). And then comes the oil paintings, in which I have been striving to capture the essence and depth of the characters.

Many of the scenes arrive during long walks or drives, or the time just before sleep arrives. They come fully formed with many of the nuances already present. And maybe that is because I am an artist as well as an author, but needless to say the writing feels more like a recording what flows into my experience.

The process of revision and editing can feel like being immersed in the story with the characters and action, and my job is to make it as clear as I possibly can.

As the layers and landscapes become more and more clear and the characters drive the story within those places, I can’t help but feel wonder as the books and story take on a life of their own.

Please visit our #kickstarter for the first Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians (link in my bio) to support this project and order your copy of the book, or learn more. The campaign runs until October 20th

#fantasybooklover #fantasyart #hardcoverbooks #kindriegrovestudios #projectwelove #thestoneguardians #worldbuilding #fantasyauthor #writingprocess

It begins with a feeling…
The world building process is a rich and varied tapestry of creative output. From sculptures (some of which become bronze), to quick sketches and the more detailed illustrations (some of which get discarded completely because they do not evoke the feeling I want to convey). And then comes the oil paintings, in which I have been striving to capture the essence and depth of the characters.

Many of the scenes arrive during long walks or drives, or the time just before sleep arrives. They come fully formed with many of the nuances already present. And maybe that is because I am an artist as well as an author, but needless to say the writing feels more like a recording what flows into my experience.

The process of revision and editing can feel like being immersed in the story with the characters and action, and my job is to make it as clear as I possibly can.

As the layers and landscapes become more and more clear and the characters drive the story within those places, I can’t help but feel wonder as the books and story take on a life of their own.

Please visit our #kickstarter for the first Hardcover Edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians (link in my bio) to support this project and order your copy of the book, or learn more. The campaign runs until October 20th

#fantasybooklover #fantasyart #hardcoverbooks #kindriegrovestudios #projectwelove #thestoneguardians #worldbuilding #fantasyauthor #writingprocess

✨ Part One: The Message ✨
A single task. A dangerous journey. A woman who refuses to turn back.

This is just the beginning…

➡️ Follow along for Part Two of the story. …And if you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter (link in bio).

This is Part One of a three-part story I’ve created to share a glimpse into my fantasy world, The Stone Guardians. ✨

It all begins with a message from the Seers of Danum… and one woman’s dangerous journey through a land in turmoil.

I’ll be sharing more in the next posts — my Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One is live now!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards
Music by Monument Studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

✨ Part One: The Message ✨
A single task. A dangerous journey. A woman who refuses to turn back.

This is just the beginning…

➡️ Follow along for Part Two of the story. …And if you’re curious, you can step into the world of The Stone Guardians through our Kickstarter (link in bio).

This is Part One of a three-part story I’ve created to share a glimpse into my fantasy world, The Stone Guardians. ✨

It all begins with a message from the Seers of Danum… and one woman’s dangerous journey through a land in turmoil.

I’ll be sharing more in the next posts — my Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One is live now!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards
Music by Monument Studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #projectwelove #hardcover #bookstagram

Now on #kickstarter Book One’s Hardcover release has earned the #projectwelove badge! So exciting to see this book become a reality. The campaign funded in the for day and we are working towards the first stretch goal. There are some awesome book features within the stretch goals which we hope to achieve. Many, many thanks to all who have supported the campaign so far!

Find the link to the campaign in my bio on Insta or click the link on FB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music for this post from @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #hardcover #bookrelease #kickstartercampaign

Now on #kickstarter Book One’s Hardcover release has earned the #projectwelove badge! So exciting to see this book become a reality. The campaign funded in the for day and we are working towards the first stretch goal. There are some awesome book features within the stretch goals which we hope to achieve. Many, many thanks to all who have supported the campaign so far!

Find the link to the campaign in my bio on Insta or click the link on FB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music for this post from @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #hardcover #bookrelease #kickstartercampaign

Now on #kickstarter Book One’s Hardcover release has earned the #projectwelove badge! So exciting to see this book become a reality. The campaign funded in the for day and we are working towards the first stretch goal. There are some awesome book features within the stretch goals which we hope to achieve. Many, many thanks to all who have supported the campaign so far!

Find the link to the campaign in my bio on Insta or click the link on FB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music for this post from @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #hardcover #bookrelease #kickstartercampaign

Now on #kickstarter Book One’s Hardcover release has earned the #projectwelove badge! So exciting to see this book become a reality. The campaign funded in the for day and we are working towards the first stretch goal. There are some awesome book features within the stretch goals which we hope to achieve. Many, many thanks to all who have supported the campaign so far!

Find the link to the campaign in my bio on Insta or click the link on FB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/rewards

Music for this post from @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #hardcover #bookrelease #kickstartercampaign

Very excited to learn today that our project earned the Project’s We Love badge! The #kickstarter launched on September 20th and runs till October 20th. You can find the link in my bio. @kindriegrovefantasybooksart Come check out the campaign page to order a signed copy of the new hardcover, and see all the other fantasy art goodness available through the campaign. 📖🤎
#kindriegrovestudios #kickstartercampaign #projectwelove #kickstarterprojectwelove #fantasybookseries #hardcover #illustratedbook #fantasybooklover

Very excited to learn today that our project earned the Project’s We Love badge! The #kickstarter launched on September 20th and runs till October 20th. You can find the link in my bio. @kindriegrovefantasybooksart Come check out the campaign page to order a signed copy of the new hardcover, and see all the other fantasy art goodness available through the campaign. 📖🤎
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A few of the not so perfectly framed shots from a recent flatlay photo shoot of the proof copy of the book and several of the illustrations. But even though these are not showing the cover really well or the drawings, they have so much of the mood and atmosphere I just love. 💕
#thestoneguardians #kickstarter #hardcoverbooks #fantasybookseries #kindriegrovestudios #booklover #illustrations

A few of the not so perfectly framed shots from a recent flatlay photo shoot of the proof copy of the book and several of the illustrations. But even though these are not showing the cover really well or the drawings, they have so much of the mood and atmosphere I just love. 💕
#thestoneguardians #kickstarter #hardcoverbooks #fantasybookseries #kindriegrovestudios #booklover #illustrations

A strong woman... and the man who loves her. The themes of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians include:
- Honour.
- Courage.
- Overcoming adversity.
- Healing from loss.
- Finding love and companionship with found family.
- Standing up for right relationship and equality.
- Facing ourselves and our fears.
- Battle of good vs evil

Visit the #Kickstarter now through to Oct 20th to learn more about this illustrated fantasy book series and the new hardcover edition for Book One. Link is in my bio.

#KindrieGrove #fantasybooks #thestoneguardians #hardcoverbook #booklaunch #fantasyillustration #bookthemes #kickstartercampaign

A strong woman... and the man who loves her. The themes of The Messenger From Myris Dar, Book One of The Stone Guardians include:
- Honour.
- Courage.
- Overcoming adversity.
- Healing from loss.
- Finding love and companionship with found family.
- Standing up for right relationship and equality.
- Facing ourselves and our fears.
- Battle of good vs evil

Visit the #Kickstarter now through to Oct 20th to learn more about this illustrated fantasy book series and the new hardcover edition for Book One. Link is in my bio.

#KindrieGrove #fantasybooks #thestoneguardians #hardcoverbook #booklaunch #fantasyillustration #bookthemes #kickstartercampaign

An actual oil painting in the studio is my cover for Book One… many hours of work went into painting this scene of Rowan in Pellaris.

Kickstarter is running till October 20th and we are thrilled to do the off set print run of this first book!
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #illustratedfantasybook #bookstagram #hardcover

An actual oil painting in the studio is my cover for Book One… many hours of work went into painting this scene of Rowan in Pellaris.

Kickstarter is running till October 20th and we are thrilled to do the off set print run of this first book!
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #illustratedfantasybook #bookstagram #hardcover

On Saturday, the Kickstarter Campaign reached its initial funding goal! Our next milestone is reaching the first of several Stretch Goals, many of which will enhance the book by adding beautiful features like a ribbon, sprayed edges and colour endpapers.

If you know of anyone who loves beautiful fantasy books, please pass along our campaign page, or come and check it out yourself.

I am very excited to see this new Hardcover Edition of Book One become a reality! Huge thanks to everyone who has backed the project so far to help us in funding the project early.

Link to the Kickstarter is also in my bio.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

#kickstarterprojects #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #hardcoverbooks #booklaunch #fantasybooklover #illustratedbooks

On Saturday, the Kickstarter Campaign reached its initial funding goal! Our next milestone is reaching the first of several Stretch Goals, many of which will enhance the book by adding beautiful features like a ribbon, sprayed edges and colour endpapers.

If you know of anyone who loves beautiful fantasy books, please pass along our campaign page, or come and check it out yourself.

I am very excited to see this new Hardcover Edition of Book One become a reality! Huge thanks to everyone who has backed the project so far to help us in funding the project early.

Link to the Kickstarter is also in my bio.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindriegrove/the-stone-guardians-book-one-hardcover-edition-release/description

#kickstarterprojects #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #hardcoverbooks #booklaunch #fantasybooklover #illustratedbooks

What is it in the fulfillment of a creative process and the outcome of our dreams that holds such power for us? As creatives, we cannot be satisfied by money alone, the urge to create, iterate, envision and feel our hands and minds engaged in that process is in our blood. It is ignored at the peril of our well-being, and our health. The satisfaction of seeing a project become reality, of being immersed in that velvety, infinite moment of creating is our reason why.

I love writing and creating books and artwork, I will do it until I die🦋
#fantasybooklover #fantasyartwork #author #creativeinspiration #followtheinspiration #kickstarterprojects #studiolife #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians

What is it in the fulfillment of a creative process and the outcome of our dreams that holds such power for us? As creatives, we cannot be satisfied by money alone, the urge to create, iterate, envision and feel our hands and minds engaged in that process is in our blood. It is ignored at the peril of our well-being, and our health. The satisfaction of seeing a project become reality, of being immersed in that velvety, infinite moment of creating is our reason why.

I love writing and creating books and artwork, I will do it until I die🦋
#fantasybooklover #fantasyartwork #author #creativeinspiration #followtheinspiration #kickstarterprojects #studiolife #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians

One of the things I love about being an author is these characters: their courage, their perseverance, and their willingness to face themselves. They inspire me greatly. I invite you to join me and fall in love with them too.

We are almost through the first weekend of the #kickstarter campaign for the new Hardcover Edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar, and I am super excited to share that we reached our initial funding goal on the first day! We are fast approaching our first stretch goal now, so if you are interested in checking out the campaign and ordering a book, please visit the Kickstarter page, you can find the link in my bio.

I would like to take a moment to give my heartfelt thanks to all of the core backers who helped us reach our funding goal early. Your support means so much and I am really excited to get the books printed and into your hands!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #booklaunchevent

One of the things I love about being an author is these characters: their courage, their perseverance, and their willingness to face themselves. They inspire me greatly. I invite you to join me and fall in love with them too.

We are almost through the first weekend of the #kickstarter campaign for the new Hardcover Edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar, and I am super excited to share that we reached our initial funding goal on the first day! We are fast approaching our first stretch goal now, so if you are interested in checking out the campaign and ordering a book, please visit the Kickstarter page, you can find the link in my bio.

I would like to take a moment to give my heartfelt thanks to all of the core backers who helped us reach our funding goal early. Your support means so much and I am really excited to get the books printed and into your hands!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #booklaunchevent

One of the things I love about being an author is these characters: their courage, their perseverance, and their willingness to face themselves. They inspire me greatly. I invite you to join me and fall in love with them too.

We are through the first weekend of the #kickstarter campaign for the new Hardcover Edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar, and I am super excited to share that we reached our initial funding goal on the first day! We are fast approaching our first stretch goal now, so if you are interested in checking out the campaign and ordering a book, please visit the Kickstarter page, you can find the link in my bio.

I would like to take a moment to give my heartfelt thanks to all of the core backers who helped us reach our funding goal early. Your support means so much and I am really excited to get the books printed and into your hands!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #booklaunchevent

One of the things I love about being an author is these characters: their courage, their perseverance, and their willingness to face themselves. They inspire me greatly. I invite you to join me and fall in love with them too.

We are through the first weekend of the #kickstarter campaign for the new Hardcover Edition of Book One: The Messenger From Myris Dar, and I am super excited to share that we reached our initial funding goal on the first day! We are fast approaching our first stretch goal now, so if you are interested in checking out the campaign and ordering a book, please visit the Kickstarter page, you can find the link in my bio.

I would like to take a moment to give my heartfelt thanks to all of the core backers who helped us reach our funding goal early. Your support means so much and I am really excited to get the books printed and into your hands!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #kindriegrove #hardcover #booklaunchevent

Woohooo! We have reached our initial funding goal! Many thanks to the core funders who helped us reach this first milestone. There is still time to receive the initial 24 hour discount on signed copies of the book.
📖
#kickstarter #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasybooklover #illustratedbooks #bookstagrammer #booklaunchevent

Woohooo! We have reached our initial funding goal! Many thanks to the core funders who helped us reach this first milestone. There is still time to receive the initial 24 hour discount on signed copies of the book.
📖
#kickstarter #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasybooklover #illustratedbooks #bookstagrammer #booklaunchevent

The wait is over! The campaign is live and the new Hardcover of Book One of The Stone Guardians is now available for order on the Kickstarter page.

I can't tell you how exciting it is to see this happen. Thank you so much to those who have already pledged to get the campaign underway!

About Book One Dear Reader,

Let me introduce you to Rowan—a warrior trained on an egalitarian island where skill and integrity, not status or gender, defines your worth.

Now she walks through a land where her strength is questioned at every turn—not because she lacks it, but because she is a woman. Rowan doesn’t fight for glory. She fights for something deeper: honor, duty, a mission she doesn’t fully understand, the message she must deliver, and the quiet, sincere hope that what she does will make a difference.

What I love most about Rowan is that her strength isn’t just in her sword arm—it’s in her courage, her resolve, and the choices she makes when the world would have her choose otherwise.

But she isn’t alone.

She’s joined by Torrin and his small band of mercenaries—scarred, unconventional, carrying secrets of their own. Together, they form bonds that may be the only thing standing between survival and ruin.
In the pages of The Messenger From Myris Dar, you’ll witness a journey of trust and transformation, within the bonds of new-found family, where the truth of a sinister mystery lies buried beneath myth and memory.

Rowan’s story is just beginning. And you’re invited to walk beside her.

Countdown has begun for the Sept. 20th Kickstarter launch of the Hardcover edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
Visit the pre-launch page and click 'Notify me on launch' to join us!
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #hardcover #kickstarterlaunch #fantasyart #illustratedbook

The wait is over! The campaign is live and the new Hardcover of Book One of The Stone Guardians is now available for order on the Kickstarter page.

I can't tell you how exciting it is to see this happen. Thank you so much to those who have already pledged to get the campaign underway!

About Book One Dear Reader,

Let me introduce you to Rowan—a warrior trained on an egalitarian island where skill and integrity, not status or gender, defines your worth.

Now she walks through a land where her strength is questioned at every turn—not because she lacks it, but because she is a woman. Rowan doesn’t fight for glory. She fights for something deeper: honor, duty, a mission she doesn’t fully understand, the message she must deliver, and the quiet, sincere hope that what she does will make a difference.

What I love most about Rowan is that her strength isn’t just in her sword arm—it’s in her courage, her resolve, and the choices she makes when the world would have her choose otherwise.

But she isn’t alone.

She’s joined by Torrin and his small band of mercenaries—scarred, unconventional, carrying secrets of their own. Together, they form bonds that may be the only thing standing between survival and ruin.
In the pages of The Messenger From Myris Dar, you’ll witness a journey of trust and transformation, within the bonds of new-found family, where the truth of a sinister mystery lies buried beneath myth and memory.

Rowan’s story is just beginning. And you’re invited to walk beside her.

Countdown has begun for the Sept. 20th Kickstarter launch of the Hardcover edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
Visit the pre-launch page and click 'Notify me on launch' to join us!
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #hardcover #kickstarterlaunch #fantasyart #illustratedbook

It is finally time! Book One will be available to order when we go live tomorrow morning at 9 am pacific time on Kickstarter. Man, there sure has been a lot of work that has gone into the creation of this Hardcover and the launch campaign. I am excited to finally share it tomorrow morning. I will post the link to the Kickstarter page here once it is live. Many, many thanks to everyone who has helped me make tomorrow a reality!

#kickstarter #booklaunch #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #hardcover #bookrelease

It is finally time! Book One will be available to order when we go live tomorrow morning at 9 am pacific time on Kickstarter. Man, there sure has been a lot of work that has gone into the creation of this Hardcover and the launch campaign. I am excited to finally share it tomorrow morning. I will post the link to the Kickstarter page here once it is live. Many, many thanks to everyone who has helped me make tomorrow a reality!

#kickstarter #booklaunch #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #hardcover #bookrelease

Oh my! 3 more sleeps until the launch of the #kickstarter for the Hardcover version of book one in my fantasy series on Saturday the 20th. Getting very excited to see this hardcover edition come to life! Please help me to spread the word by sharing and liking!📖 The link to the Kickstarter page is available in @kindriegrovefantasybooksart bio.
#kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks #fantasybookseries #fantasyauthor #kickstartercampaign #hardcoverbooks

Oh my! 3 more sleeps until the launch of the #kickstarter for the Hardcover version of book one in my fantasy series on Saturday the 20th. Getting very excited to see this hardcover edition come to life! Please help me to spread the word by sharing and liking!📖 The link to the Kickstarter page is available in @kindriegrovefantasybooksart bio.
#kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks #fantasybookseries #fantasyauthor #kickstartercampaign #hardcoverbooks

I thinks these Remarques are going to be so delightful for readers when open their books for the first time and discover an original drawing on the front endpaper and fly leaf 📖 The thought of it makes me happy ❤️

What would be your ultimate Remarque?

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybooks #remarquedbooks #fantasyart #fantasyauthor

I thinks these Remarques are going to be so delightful for readers when open their books for the first time and discover an original drawing on the front endpaper and fly leaf 📖 The thought of it makes me happy ❤️

What would be your ultimate Remarque?

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybooks #remarquedbooks #fantasyart #fantasyauthor

So fun! Thanks so much to Gord Goble for the great article he wrote based on an interview I did with him during my author/artist talk on Aug 26th @frogcitycafe with @auroramathesonfineartgallery !! So fun to see it in print. You can find the full story on PentictonNow.com & KelownaNow.com
(sadly no news links allowed on FB/IG)

#pentictonnow #kelownanow #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #fantasyauthor #fantasybooks #fantasyart #newarticle

So fun! Thanks so much to Gord Goble for the great article he wrote based on an interview I did with him during my author/artist talk on Aug 26th @frogcitycafe with @auroramathesonfineartgallery !! So fun to see it in print. You can find the full story on PentictonNow.com & KelownaNow.com
(sadly no news links allowed on FB/IG)

#pentictonnow #kelownanow #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #fantasyauthor #fantasybooks #fantasyart #newarticle

Myrian Battle Oath: “On this day, when blood is to be shed, let this sword be sharp, and my arm be strong, in the defense of my land my people and myself.” Rowan Mor Lanyar, Elite Myrian Guard.

The #kickstarter for the Hardcover Edition launches September 20th.
This oath which, is in the book will be featured on the inside front flap of the dust jacket.

I am so excited to see the final book! I was super happy with proof copy for the layout and covers, and the small changes we made will make it so perfectly lovely!

I have to say also a big thank you to all the people at FreisenPress for their hard work and expertise in supporting me as I create this Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar. I hope you will join me in the launch on Kickstarter September 20th. The pre-launch page is live (link in my bio) visit it to learn more about the campaign and follow if you are interested.

Music featured in this reel by @monument_studios check out their work!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #illustratedfantasybook #bookstagram

Myrian Battle Oath: “On this day, when blood is to be shed, let this sword be sharp, and my arm be strong, in the defense of my land my people and myself.” Rowan Mor Lanyar, Elite Myrian Guard.

The #kickstarter for the Hardcover Edition launches September 20th.
This oath which, is in the book will be featured on the inside front flap of the dust jacket.

I am so excited to see the final book! I was super happy with proof copy for the layout and covers, and the small changes we made will make it so perfectly lovely!

I have to say also a big thank you to all the people at FreisenPress for their hard work and expertise in supporting me as I create this Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar. I hope you will join me in the launch on Kickstarter September 20th. The pre-launch page is live (link in my bio) visit it to learn more about the campaign and follow if you are interested.

Music featured in this reel by @monument_studios check out their work!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #kickstarter #illustratedfantasybook #bookstagram

The Kickstarter Launches
September 20th! (link is in my bio) The latest newsletter for The Stone Guardians unpacks all the Kickstarter info!. ...And there are some beautiful digital wall papers for subscribers in the newsletter!

Only 19 more sleeps! We are almost go for launch!

The pre-launch page is now live.
I hope you will join me for this new beginning, and the release of the first Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar.

The pre-launch page is an important step in the launch process, allowing me to share the link and spread the word about the campaign to ensure we can get our minimum funding goal met.

This will allow me to print the book as an off-set print run with a sewn binding and beautiful quality.

If you are game, I would love to ask for your help as we close in on the launch.
How can you help?

Hit that 'Notify me on launch' button!
On the Kickstarter pre-launch page, there is a black button that allows you to follow the project and be kept up to date by Kickstarter as we launch. Follows are an important metric for our campaign to help us create good standing in Kickstarter-land, which increases our chances of being featured on Kickstarter's main page, and acquiring the sought after 'Projects we love' badge! You will be prompted to set up a free account if you don't already have one. This takes a moment but will ensure ease on launch day.

Share, Share, Share!
Even if you are not planning to pre-order a hardcover copy of the book, (although it has a new chapter and 28 full-page illustrations!) you probably know someone who loves fantasy and would be keen to know about the campaign. Please tell them about it and share this with them so they can check it out for themselves. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, please share my posts about the campaign. It is so helpful!

#Kickstarter #kindriegrove #illustratedbook #fantasyartwork #fantasywriter #booklaunch #hardcoverbooks

The Kickstarter Launches
September 20th! (link is in my bio) The latest newsletter for The Stone Guardians unpacks all the Kickstarter info!. ...And there are some beautiful digital wall papers for subscribers in the newsletter!

Only 19 more sleeps! We are almost go for launch!

The pre-launch page is now live.
I hope you will join me for this new beginning, and the release of the first Universal Hardcover Edition of Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar.

The pre-launch page is an important step in the launch process, allowing me to share the link and spread the word about the campaign to ensure we can get our minimum funding goal met.

This will allow me to print the book as an off-set print run with a sewn binding and beautiful quality.

If you are game, I would love to ask for your help as we close in on the launch.
How can you help?

Hit that 'Notify me on launch' button!
On the Kickstarter pre-launch page, there is a black button that allows you to follow the project and be kept up to date by Kickstarter as we launch. Follows are an important metric for our campaign to help us create good standing in Kickstarter-land, which increases our chances of being featured on Kickstarter's main page, and acquiring the sought after 'Projects we love' badge! You will be prompted to set up a free account if you don't already have one. This takes a moment but will ensure ease on launch day.

Share, Share, Share!
Even if you are not planning to pre-order a hardcover copy of the book, (although it has a new chapter and 28 full-page illustrations!) you probably know someone who loves fantasy and would be keen to know about the campaign. Please tell them about it and share this with them so they can check it out for themselves. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, please share my posts about the campaign. It is so helpful!

#Kickstarter #kindriegrove #illustratedbook #fantasyartwork #fantasywriter #booklaunch #hardcoverbooks

Three of the original drawings featured in the book will be available for sale through the Kickstarter campaign as Add-ons. These are the only three drawings that have been offered for sale and they will only be available through the campaign!

-Ancient Gift: Myrian Shield, graphite powder, pencil, and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
-Portrait of Rowan: pencil and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
-Portrait of Torrin: pencil and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
#you can find the campaign link to the pre-launch page in my bio. I hope you will join us for this #kickstarter to launch the hardcover edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #illustratedfantasybook #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #bookstagramreels

Three of the original drawings featured in the book will be available for sale through the Kickstarter campaign as Add-ons. These are the only three drawings that have been offered for sale and they will only be available through the campaign!

-Ancient Gift: Myrian Shield, graphite powder, pencil, and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
-Portrait of Rowan: pencil and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
-Portrait of Torrin: pencil and pencil crayon on toned paper, 9 x 12 inches.
#you can find the campaign link to the pre-launch page in my bio. I hope you will join us for this #kickstarter to launch the hardcover edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #illustratedfantasybook #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #bookstagramreels

Launching Sept. 20th on #kickstarter Book One of The Stone Guardians: an epic illustrated fantasy novel. This Universal Hardcover will be gorgeous, featuring 28 detailed full-page illustrations, some of them as two-page spreads, in a beautiful layout designed to keep you immersed in the story while enhancing your reading experience with stunning visuals. As both the author and the illustrator of this book, I am thrilled to be able to share it in a high quality hardcover format. I hope you will join me in the upcoming Kickstarter campaign. Tap the screen to visit the pre-launch page and sign up to be notified on launch.

All artwork and characters ©Kindrie Grove Studios Inc. follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart

Music for this reel is by Monument Studios
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #illustratedfantasybook #fantasybooks #fantasynovels #fantasyartwork

Launching Sept. 20th on #kickstarter Book One of The Stone Guardians: an epic illustrated fantasy novel. This Universal Hardcover will be gorgeous, featuring 28 detailed full-page illustrations, some of them as two-page spreads, in a beautiful layout designed to keep you immersed in the story while enhancing your reading experience with stunning visuals. As both the author and the illustrator of this book, I am thrilled to be able to share it in a high quality hardcover format. I hope you will join me in the upcoming Kickstarter campaign. Tap the screen to visit the pre-launch page and sign up to be notified on launch.

All artwork and characters ©Kindrie Grove Studios Inc. follow @kindriegrovefantasybooksart

Music for this reel is by Monument Studios
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #illustratedfantasybook #fantasybooks #fantasynovels #fantasyartwork

What a beautiful evening! Thank you so much to everyone who came to my talk. It was my first public reading from the books, and I was a tad nervous, but the questions after the talk from the audience were so thoughtful and sparked a great discussion. Many thanks to David and Lalita @frogcitycafe for such great food and ambience for the event. An to my dear friend @auroramathesonfineartgallery for organizing the evening, it was just perfect!

The Kickstarter campaign for the Hardcover launch of Book One starts September 20th. If you want to check out the pre-launch page you can find the link in my bio.
Again thank you all for coming out to hear about my book project and the artwork that surrounds it! I felt the love 💕
#kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #authortalk #bookstagram #illustratedfantasybook #kickstarter

What a beautiful evening! Thank you so much to everyone who came to my talk. It was my first public reading from the books, and I was a tad nervous, but the questions after the talk from the audience were so thoughtful and sparked a great discussion. Many thanks to David and Lalita @frogcitycafe for such great food and ambience for the event. An to my dear friend @auroramathesonfineartgallery for organizing the evening, it was just perfect!

The Kickstarter campaign for the Hardcover launch of Book One starts September 20th. If you want to check out the pre-launch page you can find the link in my bio.
Again thank you all for coming out to hear about my book project and the artwork that surrounds it! I felt the love 💕
#kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #authortalk #bookstagram #illustratedfantasybook #kickstarter

Author and artist talk tonight from 4 -7 pm at @frogcitycafe Café located in the beautiful Linden Gardens, Kaleden. I am looking forward to sharing my work both as an artist and an author during this beautiful evening, surrounded by art and creativity. The frog city Café has amazing food and @auroramathesonfineartgallery has created a beautiful exhibition of local art. I am looking forward to seeing everybody there! It will be an evening to remember. For last minute tickets please contact Aurora Renee 250 488 4999.

I will be sharing a reading from the first hardcover edition of Book One of #thestoneguardians my illustrated fantasy novel series. Launching soon on #Kickstarter

…And I will have two of the original oil paintings featured on the covers of the books, some original illustrations from the book’s interior, and a few of my sculptures for people to see during the event.
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #kindriegrove #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #bookstagram #fantasypainting #artisttalk #authortalk #bookreading

Author and artist talk tonight from 4 -7 pm at @frogcitycafe Café located in the beautiful Linden Gardens, Kaleden. I am looking forward to sharing my work both as an artist and an author during this beautiful evening, surrounded by art and creativity. The frog city Café has amazing food and @auroramathesonfineartgallery has created a beautiful exhibition of local art. I am looking forward to seeing everybody there! It will be an evening to remember. For last minute tickets please contact Aurora Renee 250 488 4999.

I will be sharing a reading from the first hardcover edition of Book One of #thestoneguardians my illustrated fantasy novel series. Launching soon on #Kickstarter

…And I will have two of the original oil paintings featured on the covers of the books, some original illustrations from the book’s interior, and a few of my sculptures for people to see during the event.
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #kindriegrove #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #bookstagram #fantasypainting #artisttalk #authortalk #bookreading

Launching soon on #kickstarter Book One of The Stone Guardians Hardcover Edition is filled with 28 of my illustrations featured in full page and two page spreads. I am so excited to share my first book in this new high-quality format with such a beautiful layout. We will be launching in September so stay tuned!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kindriegrove #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #bookstagram #kickstartercampaign #collectorsedition #customhardcover

Launching soon on #kickstarter Book One of The Stone Guardians Hardcover Edition is filled with 28 of my illustrations featured in full page and two page spreads. I am so excited to share my first book in this new high-quality format with such a beautiful layout. We will be launching in September so stay tuned!
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #kindriegrove #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #bookstagram #kickstartercampaign #collectorsedition #customhardcover

Join me for an author/artist talk! On Tuesday August 26th, I will be giving an Author/Artist talk in Kaleden, at the beautiful Linden Garden's @frogcitycafe .

If you are near the Penticton, BC area, I would love for you to join me for a beautiful art-filled evening with amazing food, and all things The Stone Guardians.

Two of the large original oil paintings featured on the book covers, several of the original interior illustrations, and a few of my fantasy sculptures will be on display for the event. I will give a reading from the book, and host a Q & A about the world creation, writing and art production of this project.

This in-person event, comes at a perfect time to share the information and pre-launch page for the Kickstarter campaign to create the Hardcover Edition of Book One.

I hope you will join me for a lovely evening.

Please RSVP Renée at:
@auroramathesonfineartgallery
or
mathesonarts@gmail.com
or
call: 250 488 4999

to reserve a ticket for the event.

#bookTalk #authortalk #artistTalk #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #fantasybooks #illustratedfantasy #fantasylover #artevent

Join me for an author/artist talk! On Tuesday August 26th, I will be giving an Author/Artist talk in Kaleden, at the beautiful Linden Garden's @frogcitycafe .

If you are near the Penticton, BC area, I would love for you to join me for a beautiful art-filled evening with amazing food, and all things The Stone Guardians.

Two of the large original oil paintings featured on the book covers, several of the original interior illustrations, and a few of my fantasy sculptures will be on display for the event. I will give a reading from the book, and host a Q & A about the world creation, writing and art production of this project.

This in-person event, comes at a perfect time to share the information and pre-launch page for the Kickstarter campaign to create the Hardcover Edition of Book One.

I hope you will join me for a lovely evening.

Please RSVP Renée at:
@auroramathesonfineartgallery
or
mathesonarts@gmail.com
or
call: 250 488 4999

to reserve a ticket for the event.

#bookTalk #authortalk #artistTalk #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegrove #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #fantasybooks #illustratedfantasy #fantasylover #artevent

Less than a month away from the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover version of Book One of The Stone Guardians which will be available through the Kickstarter campaign! I hope you will join us for the launch of this dream come true edition of 📖 Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #upcomingkickstarter #kickstarter

Less than a month away from the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the hardcover version of Book One of The Stone Guardians which will be available through the Kickstarter campaign! I hope you will join us for the launch of this dream come true edition of 📖 Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #fantasyart #kindriegrove #illustratedbooks #illustratedfantasynovels #upcomingkickstarter #kickstarter

We are getting closer!!! The first Kickstarter Campaign will be here within a month and a half! WOW! I am so excited to see the new hardcover edition for Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
#upcomingkickstarter #kickstartercampaign #collectoredition #illustratedfantasybook #fantasybooklover #specialeditionbooks #thestoneguardians#kindriegrove #kindriegrovestudios

We are getting closer!!! The first Kickstarter Campaign will be here within a month and a half! WOW! I am so excited to see the new hardcover edition for Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar.
#upcomingkickstarter #kickstartercampaign #collectoredition #illustratedfantasybook #fantasybooklover #specialeditionbooks #thestoneguardians#kindriegrove #kindriegrovestudios

Dear Reader,

Let me introduce you to Rowan—a warrior trained on an egalitarian island where skill and integrity, not status or gender, defines your worth.

Now she walks through a land where her strength is questioned at every turn—not because she lacks it, but because she is a woman. And still, she stands tall.

Rowan doesn’t fight for glory. She fights for something deeper:
A mission she doesn’t fully understand. A message she must deliver. And the quiet, sincere hope that what she does will make a difference.

What I love most about Rowan is that her strength isn’t just in her sword arm—it’s in her courage, her resolve, and the choices she makes when the world would have her choose otherwise.

If you’ve ever admired heroines like Éowyn, Sabriel, or Morgaine—those who carry power with dignity and face the impossible with quiet courage—Rowan is one of them.

But she isn’t alone.

She’s joined by a small band of mercenaries—scarred, unconventional, carrying secrets of their own. Together, they form bonds that may be the only thing standing between survival and ruin.

In the pages of The Messenger From Myris Dar, you’ll witness a journey of trust, transformation, and truths buried beneath myth and memory.

Rowan’s story is just beginning. And you’re invited to walk beside her.

Countdown begins soon for the collector’s edition Kickstarter.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

Dear Reader,

Let me introduce you to Rowan—a warrior trained on an egalitarian island where skill and integrity, not status or gender, defines your worth.

Now she walks through a land where her strength is questioned at every turn—not because she lacks it, but because she is a woman. And still, she stands tall.

Rowan doesn’t fight for glory. She fights for something deeper:
A mission she doesn’t fully understand. A message she must deliver. And the quiet, sincere hope that what she does will make a difference.

What I love most about Rowan is that her strength isn’t just in her sword arm—it’s in her courage, her resolve, and the choices she makes when the world would have her choose otherwise.

If you’ve ever admired heroines like Éowyn, Sabriel, or Morgaine—those who carry power with dignity and face the impossible with quiet courage—Rowan is one of them.

But she isn’t alone.

She’s joined by a small band of mercenaries—scarred, unconventional, carrying secrets of their own. Together, they form bonds that may be the only thing standing between survival and ruin.

In the pages of The Messenger From Myris Dar, you’ll witness a journey of trust, transformation, and truths buried beneath myth and memory.

Rowan’s story is just beginning. And you’re invited to walk beside her.

Countdown begins soon for the collector’s edition Kickstarter.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

POV: A passion for bringing the world of Eryos and The Stone Guardians to life.
#illustratedbooks #fantasyart #fantasybookseries #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #bookstoread #bookstagramreels

POV: A passion for bringing the world of Eryos and The Stone Guardians to life.
#illustratedbooks #fantasyart #fantasybookseries #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #bookstoread #bookstagramreels

So glad I decided to include this in the new edition of book one….
‘Ancient Myrian Shield’

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegroveauthor #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #shielddrawing #shield #bookillustration

So glad I decided to include this in the new edition of book one….
‘Ancient Myrian Shield’

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #kindriegroveauthor #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #shielddrawing #shield #bookillustration

The Stone Guardians is a spellbinding illustrated fantasy novel series by artist/author Kindrie Grove. Step into a richly woven fantasy universe, where ancient prophecies, magic, and breathtaking landscapes come to life. This is a band of heroes you will want to travel with—layered, flawed, and real characters who will stay with you, make you laugh, and maybe even break your heart. A journey of strength and transformation filled with adventure, mystery, and the thrill discovery, where destiny, courage, self-discovery, and perseverance are key themes. Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar offers the perfect escape from the mundane. The new special edition hardcover will be coming soon. Subscribe for updates so you don’t miss out on the release of this beautiful book!
www.thestoneguardians.com/the-stone-guardians-chronicles (link in bio)
Awesome music by @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #bookstagram

The Stone Guardians is a spellbinding illustrated fantasy novel series by artist/author Kindrie Grove. Step into a richly woven fantasy universe, where ancient prophecies, magic, and breathtaking landscapes come to life. This is a band of heroes you will want to travel with—layered, flawed, and real characters who will stay with you, make you laugh, and maybe even break your heart. A journey of strength and transformation filled with adventure, mystery, and the thrill discovery, where destiny, courage, self-discovery, and perseverance are key themes. Book One, The Messenger From Myris Dar offers the perfect escape from the mundane. The new special edition hardcover will be coming soon. Subscribe for updates so you don’t miss out on the release of this beautiful book!
www.thestoneguardians.com/the-stone-guardians-chronicles (link in bio)
Awesome music by @monument_studios

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #bookstagram

A few of the final illustrations for the new edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. So excited to see this first new edition getting closer to completion!

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyillustrations #thestoneguardians #illustratedbooks

A few of the final illustrations for the new edition of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. So excited to see this first new edition getting closer to completion!

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyillustrations #thestoneguardians #illustratedbooks

From the Mountains of Krang to The Wilds of Eyos. The final illustrations are complete for the new edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar.

#KindrieGroveStudios #TheStoneGuardians #fantasywriting #illustratedfantasynovels #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

From the Mountains of Krang to The Wilds of Eyos. The final illustrations are complete for the new edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar.

#KindrieGroveStudios #TheStoneGuardians #fantasywriting #illustratedfantasynovels #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

The last few illustrations are coming together to complete the revised second edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar. Then it’s onto cover redesign and formatting. I am getting excited now…. Will be gearing up through the summer to launch the Kickstarter campaign for the special edition hardcover happening this September. If you want to stay in the loop, please subscribe to my newsletter to get the updates ( you will find the link in my bio).
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #illustratedfantasybook #thestoneguardians

The last few illustrations are coming together to complete the revised second edition of The Messenger From Myris Dar. Then it’s onto cover redesign and formatting. I am getting excited now…. Will be gearing up through the summer to launch the Kickstarter campaign for the special edition hardcover happening this September. If you want to stay in the loop, please subscribe to my newsletter to get the updates ( you will find the link in my bio).
#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #illustratedfantasybook #thestoneguardians

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