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A.L. Smith

Member Since: 08/2023

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Indy author Dr. A.L. Smith is determined to use her voice as a writer and independent filmmaker to raise awareness concerning the issues that plague the urban community.


She tackles human trafficking in her critically acclaimed second novel “Behind Closed Doors2: Dana’s Story”. The short film adaptation of the novel “Dana’s Story” is the recipient of multiple film festival awards and is currently streaming on Plex TV. The book was included on Kirkus Reviews’ 14 Indy Books Worth Reading in 2017 and was featured on the Tom Joyner Morning Show in January 2016 during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.


Smith is a practicing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves, and proud graduate of Grambling State University, where she was a member of the Lady Tigers basketball team.