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, transforming pain into positivity. Each of my books will convey a positive message that I hope you'll assist me in sharing. The goal is to reach other survivors of abuse with a message of hope.
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
Valerie Clay introduces a unique twist to the thriller genre. She transforms real stories into fictional narratives. Her books emphasize not the protagonists, but the resilient mindset of victims and their ability to overcome obstacles. Written to help victims of abuse, her upcoming debut novels will convey a powerful message of hope that recovery from trauma is possible. ​Valerie's books are not meant to sit on a shelf after being read. They have a mission! Read about it here.
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Valerie's upcoming novels are clean psychological thrillers (not horrors) for readers seeking an edge-of-your-seat experience.​ Ready to be thrilled and inspired? You can now join Valerie's community of readers. Sign up here to be the first to know when her books are available.
NO PROFANITY...EVER.
​​Valerie Clay, Author and Creative Digital Designer