Books & Creative Works by Audrey L. Dowling

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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.