Darlene (M.A.) is a Kentucky author, artist, and educator. Her other works include I Listened, Momma, Touched, Looking for Pork Chop McQuade, What Have You Done Now, Rosie Putt? and When I was a Kid in Kentucky. She is a national award-winning poet, a member of the Elizabeth Maddox Roberts (Poetry) Society, the Adair County Arts Council, The Bluegrass Writers Coalition, Phi Theta Kappa, Sheltowee Artisan’s Guild, and the Mysterium Society.

Rise of the Dragon’s Heir is the first installment in the series: The Zhandarian Chronicles. The second book in the series, Journey to Ak'ras: World Beneath the Ice, is slated to be released soon.

In addition to writing, Darlene is a highly sought-after artist, specializing in fine art and murals. If you wish to view her art, you may do so at https://www.dardet.com