About The Author
The roar of courage begins in the heart.
The Power of a Brave Heart
A heartwarming story that encourages young readers to believe in their strength and kindness.
about the author
Darlene Werner was born in the Azores, Portugal, and later lived in Chino Valley, Arizona. She had a deep love for storytelling and inspiring young minds.
The inspiration for The Singing Lion began when Darlene was just ten years old after she experienced a vivid dream about a lion. She wrote a short story about that dream during a school assignment, and her teacher awarded her an A+ for her creativity.
Over the years she shared the story with her three sons and later with her six grandchildren. That childhood story eventually grew into the novel The Singing Lion.
Darlene was married to her husband Mark for over forty years. After her passing, Mark created this website to honor her memory and keep her story alive.
Legacy
This website continues Darlene Werner’s legacy by sharing her book and the message behind it with readers around the world. Her story reminds children that courage, kindness, and imagination live inside every heart.
Darlene Werner was born in the Azores, Portugal. Semiretired, she currently lives in Chino Valley, Arizona. The Singing Lion is her first published book. Throughout her career, Darlene has also written many manuals, scripts, and training materials for her former employer, showcasing her strong ability to communicate ideas clearly and creatively.
Darlene has been married to her husband, Mark, for forty-four years. Together they raised three sons, and today she proudly enjoys her role as a nana to six wonderful grandchildren.
The inspiration for The Singing Lion began with a dream Darlene had when she was just ten years old. After the dream, she wrote a short story about it during a classroom assignment that was given as a disciplinary exercise after the class behaved poorly toward a substitute teacher. Students were asked to write a story on any topic, and the assignment was not intended to be graded or returned. However, Darlene’s teacher was so impressed with her story that she returned it to her and awarded her an A+ for extra credit.
Over the years, Darlene shared this story with her sons and grandchildren, keeping the memory alive. That childhood dream and story eventually grew into the inspiring adventure that became The Singing Lion.