About Me
Valerie R. Clay, Author
Hello, welcome to a peek into my world! I'm a writer and creative enthusiast, proud mother of two grown sons, and owner of a six-pound Morkie who thinks she's the queen of the house. We live debt-free, love traveling, and enjoy remodeling houses—quite the contrast to my challenging upbringing filled with poverty, abuse, neglect, and addiction. I was even kidnapped at the age of ten. My debut novel, "Held Hostage," is a psychological thriller inspired by my true story. I began as a self-help writer when I was 18, and now, I’m living my dream as a fiction writer.
NOVELS
Held Hostage is a GRIPPING, large-sized, easy-to-read thriller based on true events. I aim to write books that allow my readers to dive into narratives that not only entertain but also empower a positive mindset through stories of resilience and recovery. ​
TRUTH TO THRILLER
Victims. Secrets. Scars.
Valerie Clay brings real-life darkness to the pages of gripping psychological thrillers. Her stories go beyond the crime to explore the victims, the secrets that haunt them, the scars they carry, and the strength it takes to overcome them. Valerie's novels are more than thrillers. They are stories with purpose, woven with suspense, resilience, and hope. Discover psychological thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking long after the final page.
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Victims. Secrets. Scars.
​​Valerie Clay, Author and Creative Digital Designer