Darlene Oakley is a freelance writer, editor, and transcriptionist based in Canada's Niagara Region.

She is the author of the award-winning Inner Sanctum: Remnant, book one of the Inner Sanctum series. Book two is in hand. The series is planned in four books.

She has written for dental, healthcare, and parenting audiences, with over 200 articles published, and she specializes in scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED).

She has 25 years' experience in publishing. She loves music, Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Lego, jigsaw puzzles, antiquing, and flea markets. She dreams of a grand piano in the living room, a trip to Scotland, and a legacy of stories for her kids.