Darynda Jones is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series of paranormal romantic thrillers and a young adult series called The Darklight Trilogy. Her excellence in writing has been recognized with numerous awards, including a prestigious RITA, a Golden Heart, and a Daphne du Maurier. Her books have been translated into 17 languages.

A natural storyteller, Darynda grew up crafting tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress. Her storytelling prowess is evident in her internationally bestselling Charley Davidson series. Currently, she is working on several beloved projects, most notably the Sunshine Vicram Mystery Series with St. Martin's Press and the Betwixt and Between Series of paranormal women's fiction.

Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico, with her husband and two beautiful children.