About Darrell Clement
- Darrell Clement, Author , screenwriter, actor and more
As a full-bearded Santa for over twenty years, Darrell was compelled to answer the number one question children asked. “Are you real?” This became the genesis of the story, “The Day Santa Got Sick.”
As a previous transporter of special needs children, “The Day Santa Lost His List” became Darrell’s second Christmas/detective-themed story, introducing Holly Sparkle, the elf.
As a screenwriter, Darrell received a Finalist category in the Storypros 2020 International Screenplay Competition for his work, “The Midden,” and more recently, a Quarterfinalist with “The Warden of White Otter Castle” in the Emerging Screenwriters 2021 Genre Screenplay Competition.
A true Canadian Author, Darrell lives outside Calgary, Alberta with his ‘One and Only’ Marlene. He loves to write songs and sing on his ukulele or 12-string guitar.
Other Facts about me:
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I'm a barbershopper and past award-winning musical director of many Canadian choruses: Saint John NB, London Ont, Oshawa Ont, Port Perry Ont, Chilliwack BC, and Abbotsford BC.
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I've travelled to Ghana, West Africa to build homes with Habitat for Humanity.
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I am a songwriter and performer. My musical tribute in 1983 to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick was adopted into a TV commercial that still runs to this day.
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I am also a playwright. Writing and producing musical pantos and parodies.
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As a screenwriter, I have penned TV pilots, shorts, and several award-winning features.
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As an author, I have published several children’s picture books.
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Finally, I am an actor. Each holiday season, I become Santa, thrilling children everywhere.
Community Spirit:
Volunteer for the Alberta Summer Games- Baseball - 2023
Performed at ‘Okotoks Got Talent’ 2025.
Bus driver for Edison School, Okotoks, 2024-present
Performed at the Okotoks Dawgs Christmas Event as Santa, 2023 & 2024
Foothills Songwriters Troupe, 2025-present
Press Release
Author has over two decades of untold Santa stories.
Mistletone Books announces the release of their first two children’s Christmas-themed picture books. Local author, Darrell Clement, will be signing both books on November 15th and 16th in Mahogany and Okotoks.
“The Day Santa Got Sick” is a wonderful tale explaining to toddlers the reason they might see different Santas over the holiday season.
“The Day Santa Lost His List” is a child’s first ‘who-dunnit’ mystery with a Christmas theme. It introduces Holly Sparkle; a wheelchair bound elf whose intelligence and ability help uncover the mystery.
As a real-bearded Santa for over 20 years, Darrell has shaped his stories to connect with a younger audience. Easy to read with rhyming verse and colourful illustrations, these stories capture the imagination of children and reinforce the magic of Christmas.
Location and times for these events are as follows:
Sat Nov 15, 2025 - The Grand South Christmas Market, Mahogany Beach Club,
29 Masters Rd. Mahogany, Calgary, 10am - 4 pm.
Sun Nov 16, 2025 - Yooneek Books,
28 McRae Street, Okotoks, Noon - 4 pm
Look for the Santa Sign !