Douglas Hadley

Douglas L Hadley is an author, humorist, and storyteller who believes the best stories don't just entertain – they invite readers to think, question, laugh, and see the world through fresh eyes. After a career in parish ministry, Douglas traded the pulpit for the page, where he explores faith, doubt, hope, history, and the beautifully complicated lives of ordinary people.

Known to friends as "Howlin' Mad Dog" Hadley, he writes with equal parts heart, humor, and honesty. His work ranges from thought-provoking books that challenge readers to reconsider long-held beliefs to delightfully goofy collections of dad jokes that celebrate the lighter side of life. Whether he's encouraging readers to wrestle with life's biggest questions or simply helping them laugh out loud, his goal is always the same: to leave them a little better than he found them.

Douglas is the author of multiple published books, including his latest, "The Modern Heretics: What the Church Doesn't Want You to Know," memoirs inspired by true adventures, fiction that explores the human spirit, and family-friendly humor books filled with class dad jokes. He continues to write stories that spark conversation long after the final page.

He lives with his wife, Melissa, and treasures his roles as a father and grandfather. When he isn't writing, you'll likely find him with a good book, a cup of coffee, and his next story already taking shape.