Meet the Creators

The words and the watercolors behind The Wonderhearted Hero.

Portrait of Tara L. Stone

Tara L. Stone

Author

Hi! I’m Tara. I’m a UX designer, writer, and mom of two boys. I’ve dreamed of being a writer since I was a little girl. I even started college studying journalism because I wanted to tell stories that could make a difference. Life took me in a different direction, and I eventually found my way into UX design. But I never stopped writing, even if most of it was just for me.

The Wonderhearted Hero is my first book, and it’s pretty surreal to see something I’ve dreamed about for so long becoming a reality.

I live in Missouri with my husband and our two boys. When I’m not designing or writing, you’ll probably find me spending time with my family, getting in a workout, or learning something new. I have more creative ideas than I know what to do with and a love of coffee that probably deserves its own paragraph.

My current mission: Tell stories and create experiences that make the hard things a little easier.

Portrait of Jason D. McIntosh

Jason D. McIntosh

Illustrator

Hey! I’m Jason. I’m an award-winning author-illustrator and designer from New Hampshire. My dream to write and illustrate stories began as a young boy growing up in the rural woods of southern New England. Since 1999, I’ve been blessed to create thousands of designs and illustrations for hundreds of clients ranging the globe from Mozambique to Montreal. I am the author and illustrator of Scroll Seekers: The Black Dragon of Dearth and have illustrated numerous books for other authors as well.

I have an amazing wife and six awesome kids. When I’m not writing, designing, or doodling, I can often be found adventuring through the woods with my family or traveling with them through the lands of Middle Earth, Narnia, Redwall Abbey and the like.

My current mission: Create thoughtful illustrations and stories that inspire faith, family, and friendship.