Darlene Jones

Biography

Darlene Jones is a retired educator and writer. A graduate of the University of Alberta she was a teacher, principal, second language consultant, and staffing officer with Edmonton Public schools. Her multiple roles included second language curriculum development for secondary students. After retiring she continued to provide educational workshops for teachers in the province of Alberta.

Her career began as a volunteer with Canadian University Services Overseas. She taught school in Mali and it was the plight of the Malians that inspired her to write her first novel—science fiction—described by readers as a "think piece."

She continues to write fiction that incorporates topics such as world affairs, aging, and Alzheimer's, with the added mix of adventure, romance and humor.

Where to find Darlene Jones online

Series

Em and Yves
Embattled
Price: Free!
Empowered
Price: $2.99 USD.
Embraced
Price: $2.99 USD.
Embroiled
Price: $2.99 USD.

Books

Whispers Under the Baobab
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 67,510. Language: English. Originally Published: April 25, 2017 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
When rebel leader, Sidu Diagho's life is threatened by evidence of his actions, he must find and destroy the reporter's files and silence the girl who may know too much.
When the Sun Was Mine
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 44,720. Language: English. Originally Published: October 7, 2015 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
Brit is determined to help Flo, who may or may not have Alzheimer's, but it's Flo who may have the biggest surprise for her young friend.
Mali to Mexico and Points in Between
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 30,970. Language: English. Originally Published: April 3, 2014 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Topic / relationships, Nonfiction » Entertainment » Humor & satire » Form / anecdotes & quotations
I have to tell you a story. Excerpts from a life well lived including stories of my travels, my friends, my family, and my career as a teacher. .
Embroiled
Series: Em and Yves, Book 4. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 71,360. Language: English. Originally Published: April 18, 2013 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Emily is obsessed with the notion of going "up there." She arrives to a world in crisis. Saving it and the man she loves is up to her.
Embraced
Series: Em and Yves, Book 3. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 79,870. Language: English. Originally Published: August 30, 2012 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
Could the clickings Abby hears in the fillings of her teeth be messages from aliens?
Empowered
Series: Em and Yves, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 85,230. Language: English. Originally Published: March 24, 2012 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Sci-fi, Fiction » Romance » Paranormal » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Is Jasmine crazy to let the visions she experienced as a child rule her life?
Embattled
Series: Em and Yves, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 72,110. Language: English. Originally Published: November 6, 2011 by Darlene Jones. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
My face is on every television, in every newspaper. They say I'm saving the world.