Erin R. Dooley writes across genres. Her books range from faith-based nonfiction rooted in her filmmaking journey to suspense fiction that explores hope in dark places. Whatever the genre, her work centers on one of her main themes: faith, family, or forgiveness. Her memoir "A Way to Forgiveness" is releasing on July 25, 2026.

A Way to Forgiveness
by Erin R. Dooley

When my twelve-year marriage fell apart, I did what any reasonable person would do: I booked a flight to Spain and walked across a country. A Way to Forgiveness is the memoir of that journey — five hundred miles on the Camino de Santiago during Lent, carrying grief, anger, and a rock with the word "forgive" written on it. Raw, honest, and occasionally funny, it's a book about the long walk toward forgiving the unforgivable.

Releasing July 25, 2026 — the Feast of St. James.

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Shadows of Death
by Erin R. Dooley

When a group of intruders begins killing off guests at a dinner party, a woman works in two dimensions with her estranged mother to save her husband.
Reviews for the horror novella on Amazon:
  • "For horror fans, it's deeply challenging and frightening. The characters are crisp and believable, and the rising action goes inevitably to a powerful climax that startles you once you realize the scope and depth of the world she's constructed."
  • ​​"A creepy, spooky thrill ride from Tarantino, oops, uh I mean...Erin Dooley. Definitely rated-R for violence and gore."
  • "This thought-provoking story is a very quick read. If you are looking for a story of suspense and hope, give this read a chance."
  • "In the vein of Stephen King, Erin develops the course of each character. You won't leave the edge of your seat when they come together and she unveils the reality of their life or death fate."

You Want Me to Do What, God?!
by Erin R. Dooley

Lessons in faith, obedience, and perseverance from creating a musical film.

​"You Want Me to Do What, God?!" is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the faith-based feature film "Broken & Beautiful." Director Erin R. Dooley writes about the trials and tribulations of making her first feature film, after she felt a call from God to produce her own script. 

If you've ever taken a leap of faith, or you're a first-time filmmaker, you may enjoy reading Erin's story.

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