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Nov 24, 20252 min read

The Stone Guardians Sketchbook

World Building: The Fall of the Twin Empires

Apr 1, 20252 min read

The Stone Guardians Sketchbook

New Maps for Book One, Second Edition.

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The Stone Guardians Sketchbook

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Original Collector’s Remarques…
Super fun to be creating artwork in books for my Kickstarter backers!
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Original Collector’s Remarques…
Super fun to be creating artwork in books for my Kickstarter backers!
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #remarques

Final days of the Kickstarter fulfillment. I am very excited to see all of the books shipped out to my awesome backers! Thank you so very much for supporting this campaign ✨❤️🦋📚#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks

Final days of the Kickstarter fulfillment. I am very excited to see all of the books shipped out to my awesome backers! Thank you so very much for supporting this campaign ✨❤️🦋📚#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks

When the eclipse rises, nothing remains unchanged...

A city under siege.
An eclipse drawing near.

Rowan carries a message that may awaken something far darker than war.

Keeper’s Burden is an illustrated epic fantasy for readers who crave high stakes and immersive worlds.

Follow the Kickstarter pre-launch page to enter the realm first.

⸻

🔹link in bio

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When the eclipse rises, nothing remains unchanged...

A city under siege.
An eclipse drawing near.

Rowan carries a message that may awaken something far darker than war.

Keeper’s Burden is an illustrated epic fantasy for readers who crave high stakes and immersive worlds.

Follow the Kickstarter pre-launch page to enter the realm first.

⸻

🔹link in bio

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #kickstarter #epicfantasybooks #illustratedbook

A Book One feature… Meanwhile Book Two is written and I am working on revisions. It will head in to the publisher soon for a copy edit… the main work to be done will happen on my drawing desk as I create a new set of illustrations for the book. Keeper’s Burden #kickstarter pre-launch page is live. 🔗 in my bio. Head over and follow to be notified when we launch.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

A Book One feature… Meanwhile Book Two is written and I am working on revisions. It will head in to the publisher soon for a copy edit… the main work to be done will happen on my drawing desk as I create a new set of illustrations for the book. Keeper’s Burden #kickstarter pre-launch page is live. 🔗 in my bio. Head over and follow to be notified when we launch.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

Now available in my local bookstore! Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar can be found on the shelves of @colespentiction in their fantasy section. Visit to find a copy!✨📚✨

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Now available in my local bookstore! Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar can be found on the shelves of @colespentiction in their fantasy section. Visit to find a copy!✨📚✨

#thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #bookstoread #kindriegrovestudios

Had a lot of fun creating these page spreads for the new edition of The Companion Sketchbook for my website. After revising and releasing a new hardcover second edition of Book One which includes a host of new illustrations, I wanted to update the Companion Sketchbook to showcase the new images. The sketchbook is 105 pages long, full colour, full page bleed to share concept art and sketches for the world-building along with author notes and some excerpts from the book.
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Had a lot of fun creating these page spreads for the new edition of The Companion Sketchbook for my website. After revising and releasing a new hardcover second edition of Book One which includes a host of new illustrations, I wanted to update the Companion Sketchbook to showcase the new images. The sketchbook is 105 pages long, full colour, full page bleed to share concept art and sketches for the world-building along with author notes and some excerpts from the book.
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasyart #illustratedbooks

What I love most about being an author….
These characters:
Their courage
Honour
Perseverance
And willingness to face themselves.
…and the world-building is awesome ✨✨✨✨
What is your favourite part about writing if you’re an author, or reading if you love fantasy books?

Check out and follow our pre-launch page for Book Two. 🔗 is in bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #illustratedbooks #bookstagram

What I love most about being an author….
These characters:
Their courage
Honour
Perseverance
And willingness to face themselves.
…and the world-building is awesome ✨✨✨✨
What is your favourite part about writing if you’re an author, or reading if you love fantasy books?

Check out and follow our pre-launch page for Book Two. 🔗 is in bio.

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #thestoneguardians #illustratedbooks #bookstagram

A few of the process photos of “Dark Skies” from Book One. My fingers are itching to delve into the new illustration work planned for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden. We have the #kickstarter pre-launch page up now and hope to go live in June (link in bio)
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

A few of the process photos of “Dark Skies” from Book One. My fingers are itching to delve into the new illustration work planned for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden. We have the #kickstarter pre-launch page up now and hope to go live in June (link in bio)
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

Back to the basics…. Ultimately it is all about the characters and their story.

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Back to the basics…. Ultimately it is all about the characters and their story.

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I have been spending quiet hours in the studio over the last few days, signing books, packaging them with care and organizing the fulfillment of the Kickstarter rewards. First shipments go out this coming week!!! I am so grateful to see the stacks of boxes getting filled with beautiful books, so they can ship out to all who helped me bring this custom print run for Book One into reality. So awesome ✨📚✨

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks

I have been spending quiet hours in the studio over the last few days, signing books, packaging them with care and organizing the fulfillment of the Kickstarter rewards. First shipments go out this coming week!!! I am so grateful to see the stacks of boxes getting filled with beautiful books, so they can ship out to all who helped me bring this custom print run for Book One into reality. So awesome ✨📚✨

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks

Some of the 29 illustrations for the interior of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. Kickstarter fulfillment begins this week for the Universal Hardcover custom print run!
✨📚✨
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter

Some of the 29 illustrations for the interior of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. Kickstarter fulfillment begins this week for the Universal Hardcover custom print run!
✨📚✨
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter

I am busy getting the boxes ready for my Kickstarter Rewards! Lots of love is going into each one. I want the unboxing of the rewards to be an event ❤️ The books are due to arrive at the studio this week and I am so excited to be able to send them out to everyone ✨📚✨

#thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks

I am busy getting the boxes ready for my Kickstarter Rewards! Lots of love is going into each one. I want the unboxing of the rewards to be an event ❤️ The books are due to arrive at the studio this week and I am so excited to be able to send them out to everyone ✨📚✨

#thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #kindriegrovestudios #illustratedbooks

As the fulfillment for our Book One Kickstarter is close at hand, I have activated the pre-launch page for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden. Although we won’t be ready to publish for some time, I wanted to begin now sharing our upcoming second Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover edition of Book Two, which will share the same beautiful format as Book One. I will post the pre-launch page link 🔗 in my Bio. If you are interested, head over and follow the page to get notified of our campaign launch when it happens! ✨📚

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter

As the fulfillment for our Book One Kickstarter is close at hand, I have activated the pre-launch page for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden. Although we won’t be ready to publish for some time, I wanted to begin now sharing our upcoming second Kickstarter for the Universal Hardcover edition of Book Two, which will share the same beautiful format as Book One. I will post the pre-launch page link 🔗 in my Bio. If you are interested, head over and follow the page to get notified of our campaign launch when it happens! ✨📚

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kickstarter

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Goodreads Giveaway for the trade paperback of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. We had 614 people enter the giveaway and five books are heading out to the winners! Many thanks to everyone who included the book on their to-read shelves📚
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #indieauthor

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Goodreads Giveaway for the trade paperback of Book One of The Stone Guardians: The Messenger From Myris Dar. We had 614 people enter the giveaway and five books are heading out to the winners! Many thanks to everyone who included the book on their to-read shelves📚
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #indieauthor

I stepped away from the studio and its demands for a few days over the holidays, well… sort of. There are always shipments of artwork to monitor this time of year, with delays and such.

In January: The next Kickstarter will soon be on the horizon for Book Two, Keeper’s Burden, and of course I will be waiting with excitement for the first Kickstarter Hardcovers for Book One to arrive at the studio so I can begin the fulfillment. I am looking forward to getting the books out to everyone soon🤗
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #indiebooks

I stepped away from the studio and its demands for a few days over the holidays, well… sort of. There are always shipments of artwork to monitor this time of year, with delays and such.

In January: The next Kickstarter will soon be on the horizon for Book Two, Keeper’s Burden, and of course I will be waiting with excitement for the first Kickstarter Hardcovers for Book One to arrive at the studio so I can begin the fulfillment. I am looking forward to getting the books out to everyone soon🤗
#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #indiebooks

Do you use Goodreads? I am holding a Goodreads Giveaway for 5 trade paperback copies of Book One for Canadian readers. You can enter on Goodreads to win one of the five books. I am looking for reviews, recommendations, and “Want to read” list inclusion. Just search for ‘The Messenger From Myris Dar’ on Goodreads to enter. Giveaway ends Jan 5th.
Good luck!!
#goodreadsgiveaway #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

Do you use Goodreads? I am holding a Goodreads Giveaway for 5 trade paperback copies of Book One for Canadian readers. You can enter on Goodreads to win one of the five books. I am looking for reviews, recommendations, and “Want to read” list inclusion. Just search for ‘The Messenger From Myris Dar’ on Goodreads to enter. Giveaway ends Jan 5th.
Good luck!!
#goodreadsgiveaway #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

Farewell 2025! What a year it has been! I have such gratitude for the many milestones and memories that made up this last year… So many lessons and gifts along the way. I hope everyone has a safe and beautiful holiday with loved ones and friends, and may 2026 bring the highest and best for everyone and our incredible planet.

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #castbronzesculpture #holidaygreetings #goodbye2025

Farewell 2025! What a year it has been! I have such gratitude for the many milestones and memories that made up this last year… So many lessons and gifts along the way. I hope everyone has a safe and beautiful holiday with loved ones and friends, and may 2026 bring the highest and best for everyone and our incredible planet.

#kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #castbronzesculpture #holidaygreetings #goodbye2025

Work will soon begin in earnest on the-revisions and illustrations for Keeper’s Burden, Book Two of The Stone Guardians. I am quite excited to sink into that work in January. It will be balanced by the fulfillment of the Kickstarter rewards for Book One’s hardcover release.

We plan to get the pre-launch page live for Book Two’s Campaign soon to provide continuity for folks who backed Book One.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyillustration #kickstarter

Work will soon begin in earnest on the-revisions and illustrations for Keeper’s Burden, Book Two of The Stone Guardians. I am quite excited to sink into that work in January. It will be balanced by the fulfillment of the Kickstarter rewards for Book One’s hardcover release.

We plan to get the pre-launch page live for Book Two’s Campaign soon to provide continuity for folks who backed Book One.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyillustration #kickstarter

I took some photos today of my final proof of the hardcover edition of Book One. Here is the spine and book covers under the dust jacket to share with the Kickstarter backers and all.

I just love how the spine fonts turned out and the colour combination between the lettering, matching ribbon, and blue covers is beautiful. Simple… but rich, blue and gold are so nice together.

#kindriegrovestudios #hardcoverbooks #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

I took some photos today of my final proof of the hardcover edition of Book One. Here is the spine and book covers under the dust jacket to share with the Kickstarter backers and all.

I just love how the spine fonts turned out and the colour combination between the lettering, matching ribbon, and blue covers is beautiful. Simple… but rich, blue and gold are so nice together.

#kindriegrovestudios #hardcoverbooks #kickstarter #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks

I am a discovery writer... What does that mean? Well, I guess you could say that I serve as a conduit for the story and characters to come through into our world. I write as I receive it. Scenes arrive through dreams, or visions, and artwork that I create, with the characters fully formed and just needing me to describe them.

“There must be more to it than that,” you say.

And you are right, there is, especially in the proofing and revision rounds as I ask myself critically, does this scene make sense?

Essentially though, much of the time, I am pretty much reading the story as I write it.

The characters of Rowan and Torrin were like real people I have met. They arrived fully formed with backstories, pasts, some of it tragic, and their own hang-ups and issues to overcome.

Much of my process to created these two main characters also came through the process of drawing of their portraits. The two illustrations featured here in this post are perhaps my very favorite of them. The descriptions of their armour and features in the first book came into intensely sharp focus as I began to draw them.

Not only that, but the style for all of the illustrations for the books completely solidified with the creation of these two drawings.

If you love diving into characters, you can find the longer descriptions of them in the blog post on my website. (link in bio) BTW so love this music… feels like Rowan’s theme.

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #authornotes #fantasywriter characterart

I am a discovery writer... What does that mean? Well, I guess you could say that I serve as a conduit for the story and characters to come through into our world. I write as I receive it. Scenes arrive through dreams, or visions, and artwork that I create, with the characters fully formed and just needing me to describe them.

“There must be more to it than that,” you say.

And you are right, there is, especially in the proofing and revision rounds as I ask myself critically, does this scene make sense?

Essentially though, much of the time, I am pretty much reading the story as I write it.

The characters of Rowan and Torrin were like real people I have met. They arrived fully formed with backstories, pasts, some of it tragic, and their own hang-ups and issues to overcome.

Much of my process to created these two main characters also came through the process of drawing of their portraits. The two illustrations featured here in this post are perhaps my very favorite of them. The descriptions of their armour and features in the first book came into intensely sharp focus as I began to draw them.

Not only that, but the style for all of the illustrations for the books completely solidified with the creation of these two drawings.

If you love diving into characters, you can find the longer descriptions of them in the blog post on my website. (link in bio) BTW so love this music… feels like Rowan’s theme.

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #authornotes #fantasywriter characterart

My favorite books have all been ones where the book and pages, the lines of text disappear as the world and it’s characters come to life in my mind, unfolding like a beautiful dream.

The greatest books stay with you long after you put them down, characters and their struggles, archetypes, and triumphs, linger as the poignant moments and pivotal action refuses to fade.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybooklover #fantasybookstagram #illustratedbooks

My favorite books have all been ones where the book and pages, the lines of text disappear as the world and it’s characters come to life in my mind, unfolding like a beautiful dream.

The greatest books stay with you long after you put them down, characters and their struggles, archetypes, and triumphs, linger as the poignant moments and pivotal action refuses to fade.

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybooklover #fantasybookstagram #illustratedbooks

A charged first meeting between the two main characters… a dark, tangled wilderness, a lonely campfire and a shattered assumption.

Seeing the drawings full-bleed on the pages is so thrilling! It is my sincere hope that their storied style will lend gravitas and beauty to the novel for readers. My hardcovers have been printed and are shipping out next week and I am very excited to get them into the hands of new readers and Backers for the Kickstarter campaign!

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #fantasyart

A charged first meeting between the two main characters… a dark, tangled wilderness, a lonely campfire and a shattered assumption.

Seeing the drawings full-bleed on the pages is so thrilling! It is my sincere hope that their storied style will lend gravitas and beauty to the novel for readers. My hardcovers have been printed and are shipping out next week and I am very excited to get them into the hands of new readers and Backers for the Kickstarter campaign!

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #fantasyart

A charged first meeting between the two main characters… a dark, tangled wilderness, a lonely campfire and a shattered assumption.

Seeing the drawings full-bleed on the pages is so thrilling! It is my sincere hope that their storied style will lend gravitas and beauty to the novel for readers. My hardcovers have been printed and are shipping out next week and I am very excited to get them into the hands of new readers and Backers for the Kickstarter campaign!

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #fantasyart

A charged first meeting between the two main characters… a dark, tangled wilderness, a lonely campfire and a shattered assumption.

Seeing the drawings full-bleed on the pages is so thrilling! It is my sincere hope that their storied style will lend gravitas and beauty to the novel for readers. My hardcovers have been printed and are shipping out next week and I am very excited to get them into the hands of new readers and Backers for the Kickstarter campaign!

#thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #illustratedbook #fantasyart

What inspires you?

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What inspires you?

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My passion project…. I await in suspense for my first hardcovers to arrive!

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My passion project…. I await in suspense for my first hardcovers to arrive!

#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks

I love world building! I have spent so many hours imagining and creating the layers and ancient histories that provide context to my characters and landscapes. Here is some of the ancient and forgotten history of Eryos.

Mostly lost to history now in Eryos–the twin empires of Kathornin and Trilium were once mighty and prosperous realms. They spanned the width and breadth of Eryos, boasting grand cities and networks of roads for commerce and trade.

Only remnants of knowledge survive now, in scattered texts, disintegrating scrolls, and ancient tomes, their pages faded, bindings moldering in forgotten archives or library basements. Their pages, if they can be still be read–for few can now speak the dead languages–tell of grand buildings, advanced governments, and an integration of the varied races unheard of in Eryos now.

The collapse came slowly at first, as the wealth from the ancient mines in the Timor Mountains declined, and the storied ‘red-gold’ deposits were exhausted. The merchant class was eroded as the elite aristocracy held tightly to their riches.

Rebellion stirred as the poorer classes struggled to survive.

When revolution came, it came with thunder, spreading like wildfire through tinder-dry forests. In the aftermath it seemed that a new civilization would arise, one with equality and wealth for all. And perhaps there was for a time. No accounts now exist to explain what happened to destroy those fragile republics.

What is known from a handful of surviving texts, is that the races turned on one another, and the unity and diversity of the empires–their true wealth–was lost, as men, Rithkind, and Tynithians, stopped trusting one another, and scattered to their respective strongholds.

Darkness descended as the peoples of Eryos lived in small insular clans and tribes. Peace became a myth, a half remembered daydream from a distant time and place. Of the empires, their wealth and knowledge survived only in sheltered pockets.

The rest was destroyed, lost to the ravages of war and desperation.

#worldbuilding #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kindriegrovestudios

I love world building! I have spent so many hours imagining and creating the layers and ancient histories that provide context to my characters and landscapes. Here is some of the ancient and forgotten history of Eryos.

Mostly lost to history now in Eryos–the twin empires of Kathornin and Trilium were once mighty and prosperous realms. They spanned the width and breadth of Eryos, boasting grand cities and networks of roads for commerce and trade.

Only remnants of knowledge survive now, in scattered texts, disintegrating scrolls, and ancient tomes, their pages faded, bindings moldering in forgotten archives or library basements. Their pages, if they can be still be read–for few can now speak the dead languages–tell of grand buildings, advanced governments, and an integration of the varied races unheard of in Eryos now.

The collapse came slowly at first, as the wealth from the ancient mines in the Timor Mountains declined, and the storied ‘red-gold’ deposits were exhausted. The merchant class was eroded as the elite aristocracy held tightly to their riches.

Rebellion stirred as the poorer classes struggled to survive.

When revolution came, it came with thunder, spreading like wildfire through tinder-dry forests. In the aftermath it seemed that a new civilization would arise, one with equality and wealth for all. And perhaps there was for a time. No accounts now exist to explain what happened to destroy those fragile republics.

What is known from a handful of surviving texts, is that the races turned on one another, and the unity and diversity of the empires–their true wealth–was lost, as men, Rithkind, and Tynithians, stopped trusting one another, and scattered to their respective strongholds.

Darkness descended as the peoples of Eryos lived in small insular clans and tribes. Peace became a myth, a half remembered daydream from a distant time and place. Of the empires, their wealth and knowledge survived only in sheltered pockets.

The rest was destroyed, lost to the ravages of war and desperation.

#worldbuilding #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #illustratedbooks #kindriegrovestudios

Original drawing illustration next to the page it appears in the book…. Printing for The Messenger From Myris Dar is happening now!!

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Original drawing illustration next to the page it appears in the book…. Printing for The Messenger From Myris Dar is happening now!!

#indieauthor #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #kickstarter #illustratedbooks #hardcover

I am still working on the background and final details of this large painting. It is slated to be featured on the cover for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden

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I am still working on the background and final details of this large painting. It is slated to be featured on the cover for Book Two: Keeper’s Burden

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Corners of the studio….
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Corners of the studio….
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Getting closer… today I confirmed my Ribbon colour for the books and the spine text colour to match—old gold. I confess I am really getting excited to see the books when they arrive!!!
#hardcover #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #bookillustration

Getting closer… today I confirmed my Ribbon colour for the books and the spine text colour to match—old gold. I confess I am really getting excited to see the books when they arrive!!!
#hardcover #thestoneguardians #kindriegrovestudios #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #bookillustration

If you were tasked with carrying a message that could save a kingdom…. Would you answer the call?

Time draws near!!! The books are in queue for printing. Late pledges are still available on the #kickstarter in case you missed out.

#fantasyart #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #hardcover #projectwelove

If you were tasked with carrying a message that could save a kingdom…. Would you answer the call?

Time draws near!!! The books are in queue for printing. Late pledges are still available on the #kickstarter in case you missed out.

#fantasyart #kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #hardcover #projectwelove

Vibes for The Stone Guardians….

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Vibes for The Stone Guardians….

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The maps or Eryos and Myris Dar…
What do you like about fantasy maps? I love the world-building. As the characters journey across a landscape, it is so satisfying to imagine the places and where they are in the realm and how the different environments affect one another.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #bookstagram #fantasymap

The maps or Eryos and Myris Dar…
What do you like about fantasy maps? I love the world-building. As the characters journey across a landscape, it is so satisfying to imagine the places and where they are in the realm and how the different environments affect one another.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #bookstagram #fantasymap

A few process images of early stages and the final illustrations. The one with Torrin and his Warhorse will be in Book Two: Keeper’s Burden which I will be releasing in the matching second edition hardcover form of The Messenger From Myris Dar soon - hopefully in the spring of 2026. Looking forward to diving into the new illustrations for this one. The book is already written, just some revisions and thorough copy edits to get it ready for its new release.
#thestoneguardians #fantasybooks #illustratedbook #fantasyart #illustration #kindriegrovestudios

A few process images of early stages and the final illustrations. The one with Torrin and his Warhorse will be in Book Two: Keeper’s Burden which I will be releasing in the matching second edition hardcover form of The Messenger From Myris Dar soon - hopefully in the spring of 2026. Looking forward to diving into the new illustrations for this one. The book is already written, just some revisions and thorough copy edits to get it ready for its new release.
#thestoneguardians #fantasybooks #illustratedbook #fantasyart #illustration #kindriegrovestudios

We are queued for printing!!! I have signed off on all the print ready files and the Universal Hardcover special print run for my #Kickstarter with sewn binding and a ribbon is in line to become a reality!

Thanks to the Kickstarter campaign we were able to fund the print run with a ribbon bookmark!!

We are hopefully only a few weeks away from having the actual books in hand.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #hardcover #projectwelove

We are queued for printing!!! I have signed off on all the print ready files and the Universal Hardcover special print run for my #Kickstarter with sewn binding and a ribbon is in line to become a reality!

Thanks to the Kickstarter campaign we were able to fund the print run with a ribbon bookmark!!

We are hopefully only a few weeks away from having the actual books in hand.
#kindriegrovestudios #thestoneguardians #fantasybookseries #fantasyart #illustratedbooks #hardcover #projectwelove

✨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

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