Books & Creative Works by Audrey L. Dowling

About ALD Publishing
Audrey L. Dowling Publishing (ALD Publishing) is the creative home for the written works of Audrey L. Dowling, encompassing both faith-based nonfiction resources and imaginative, socially conscious fiction.
Across genres, ALD Publishing is unified by a commitment to:
- Storytelling with purpose
- Thoughtful exploration of leadership, identity, justice, and resilience
- Works that challenge, encourage, and engage both heart and mind
Whether through prayer guides and leadership tools or richly layered novels, ALD Publishing invites readers into depth, reflection, and transformation.
📘 Nonfiction & Ministry Resources
Available on Amazon & as Digital Downloads
Audrey L. Dowling is the author of award-recognized and widely used resources supporting pastors, intercessors, and leaders navigating complex spiritual and vocational demands.
Featured Nonfiction Titles
Prayer Points for Pastors: A Tool for Pastors and Their Intercessors
A structured prayer resource designed to support pastors through spiritual, emotional, relational, and leadership challenges.
- Award-recognized first edition
- Expanded and updated second edition
101 Free and Affordable Resources for the Pastor’s Mind, Ministry, and Mission
A curated, research-informed guide connecting pastors to spiritual care, mental health, leadership development, and renewal resources—domestically and internationally.
📍 Available in paperback and ebook formats on Amazon.
📥 Digital Downloads & Templates
ALD Publishing also offers downloadable templates and tools created for immediate, practical use.
Available and upcoming digital resources include:
- Intercessory prayer planning templates
- Pastoral self-care and reflection tools
- Ministry debriefing worksheets
- Leadership goal-setting and planning templates
- Faith-based journaling and devotional aids
Each resource is designed to be:
✔ Practical and accessible
✔ Printable and digital-friendly
✔ Grounded in lived ministry and leadership experience
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📚 Fiction by Audrey L. Dowling
Historical Fiction & YA Mystery Thrillers
In addition to nonfiction, Audrey L. Dowling is also a fiction author whose work spans historical fiction and young adult mystery thrillers. Her novels explore identity, power, belonging, justice, and courage—often through the eyes of young protagonists and historically marginalized voices.
🕯️ Historical Fiction
Audrey’s historical fiction brings underrepresented histories and overlooked lives into vivid focus, blending meticulous research with emotionally rich storytelling.
Key themes include:
- Black presence in early European history
- Race, class, and power in pre-modern societies
- Faith, survival, and moral complexity
- Women navigating rigid social structures
These works are ideal for readers who enjoy:
- Character-driven historical narratives
- Social history and cultural exploration
- Fiction rooted in real historical contexts
🔍 Young Adult Mystery & Thriller
Audrey’s YA novels combine fast-paced mystery, suspense, and social awareness, often centering teens navigating fractured systems, hidden truths, and adult failures.
Common elements include:
- High-stakes mysteries and conspiracies
- Tech, surveillance, and institutional secrecy
- Youth resilience and moral courage
- Found family and chosen community
These stories are written for:
- Young adult readers
- Educators and librarians
- Readers who enjoy suspense with substance
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Who ALD Publishing Is For
- Pastors, intercessors, and faith leaders
- Readers of thoughtful historical fiction
- Teen and YA readers seeking smart, meaningful thrillers
- Educators, book clubs, and libraries
- Readers who value both reflection and imagination
About the Author
Audrey L. Dowling, M.P.A., M.M. is an author, ordained Elder, educator, and retired senior federal leader with decades of experience in public service, ministry, and leadership development.
Her writing—both nonfiction and fiction—reflects a lifelong commitment to truth-telling, service, justice, and care for those navigating complex systems, whether spiritual, social, or political.
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- 📚 Nonfiction Books on Amazon
- 🕯️ Historical Fiction
- 🔍 YA Mystery & Thriller Novels
- 📥 Downloadable Templates & Tools
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Disclaimer
Digital downloads and nonfiction resources are intended for educational and spiritual support purposes and are not a substitute for professional counseling, medical, or legal advice.