The voting for this year's Fan Art Contest was really close! I seriously didn't know until late last night who the winners were going to be . . . and even then, these were only within a few points of each other. But I know you will all agree with me that these winning pieces truly deserve their prizes. So allow me to present to you:
THIRD PLACE
A Never-Ending Loveby: Kristene T.Pencil DrawingFrom HeartlessBook 1 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

SECOND PLACE  Hymlumé's Gardenby: Hannah W.Acrylic and Digital PaintFrom MoonbloodBook 3 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

FIRST PLACE  Etanun Ashiun: Vengeanceby: Jenelle HovdePencil DrawingFrom DragonwitchBook 5 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

Congratulations to all of the winners! And special congratulations to Jenelle, who submitted this gorgeous portrait of a beloved hero of Goldstone Wood. You three artists produced stunning work that struck the hearts of viewers all over the world. I personally feel tremendously blessed by your talent!

But, as I said above, the voting was extremely close this year. So I have decided to also name three runners-up who were all within a point or two of placing. These winners, if they choose to claim their prizes, will receive a collection of seven Goldstone Wood bookmarks, one for each of the published stories.

RUNNER UP Lost, but Not Forgottenby: Courtney E. DusenburyPhoto ManipulationFrom HeartlessBook 1 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

RUNNER-UP A Weddingby: Gabrielle SilversteinDigital ArtFrom HeartlessBook 1 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

RUNNER-UP Trust Meby: Christa W.Watercolor PaintingFrom HeartlessBook 1 in the Tales of Goldstone Wood

I wish I could go on naming all of the fantastic work submitted. The artists this year completely took my breath away! Thanks to all of you, and do keep on pursuing your various talents.

All of you winners, feel free to email me ([email protected]) with your mailing addresses so I can send off your prizes! Book winners, please let me know which titles you would like to receive and if you would like them signed to you, to someone else, or just with my signature.


And I will see you this summer for the first-ever Goldstone Wood Musical Contest.