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VALERIE R. CLAY'S PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS

The Held Hostage Duo is a GRIPPING, large-sized, easy-to-read thriller set based on true events. Dive into narratives that not only entertain but also empower readers through stories of resilience and recovery. ​

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Hi, and welcome to my website! I am an author, creative digital designer, and artist. My new blog (coming soon) will highlight boutique bookstores, showcase key moments from my writing journey, offer tips and advice for creators, and track my "Next Chapter Tour." Also, look for "Open Bookstore," where you can find great psychological thrillers and most other books for only $5 each!

This thrilling, edge-of-your-seat story is told by Rebecca Mae Hill, who shares her harrowing journey from childhood abuse and neglect through her kidnapping and the challenges that follow. You can read more about her story here. 

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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. ​

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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.

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Stay tuned for the second iteration of the Held Hostage duo, Held for Ransom.

The sequel to HELD HOSTAGE delves into the terrifying abduction of Jack Hill. Jack's dad falls into significant debt to a drug-dealing neighbor. Jack takes the brunt of the punishment for his offenses in a battle for survival as his mental health worsens when he is used as collateral and held for ransom. Jack’s young age and brain damage cause him to turn the situation into a life-threatening one. Will Jack manage to escape this dangerous ordeal? The second book is far more dramatic than the first, as Jack fights to survive!

There are things Rebecca Mae didn't know about Jack.

Find out his secrets and more.​

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ODE TO WORD

I would like to introduce you to my colleague, the written word, a companion I have cherished and nurtured for many years. This relationship is a passionate bond that transcends the ordinary, so profound that it often stirs me from my slumber, whispering thoughts and ideas that demand to be captured. The written word is woven into the very fabric of my being, serving as the ultimate expression of the depths of my soul. It is through this medium that I navigate the complexities of life, revealing its depravities and challenges as I learn to respond with resilience. It stands as the most unfathomable yet comprehensible phenomenon in existence, a discrepancy that I have come to respect deeply. 

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​​Valerie Clay, Author and Creative Digital Designer

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