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Meet valerie

Meet Valerie J. Fullilove — a storytelling powerhouse with a pen that packs wisdom, wit, and a whole lot of heart. A seasoned playwright and screenwriter, Valerie’s work has turned heads and touched hearts. Now, she’s stepping into the literary world with her debut novella Red Flags — a bold and captivating spin-off of her award-nominated screenplay Laura Lee.

Think of Valerie as a modern-day Pied Piper, guiding generations with stories steeped in life lessons — some learned the hard way, and some gratefully borrowed. With a voice shaped by experience and a mission rooted in purpose, Valerie brings readers tales that entertain, enlighten, and encourage growth.

Red Flags isn’t just a story. It’s a mirror, a mentor, and a movement. Valerie’s goal? That you walk away inspired — and maybe even pass those hard-won lessons on. Because wisdom is meant to be shared, not shelved.

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It's the shiny object that catches the eye, but all that glitters is not gold.

Laura Lee and Terrence were best buds in high school. They had grown up together as kids in a gritty tough inner-city neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. Laura Lee was raised in a loving two-parent Christian home. She was destined to escape her environment and attend Howard University to pursue a medical career. Her future was filled with hope and direction. Terrence, whose drug-addicted parents were incarcerated, was raised by his widowed grandmother. He was destined to live a life in the 'hood. His future was filled with uncertainty.

Terrence brought about excitement and adventure to Laura Lee's sheltered life. He was her protector in a difficult environment. He was the yin to her yang. She brought about a sense of normalcy to his chaotic life. She was the string to his unstable kite.

Who knew the dynamics of their friendship would drastically change the trajectory of their young lives. Who knew those qualities that endeared them to one another would morph into something alien.

There was no turning back. There were no fix-its or do-overs. This was foreign territory. It's all about choices: it's all about survival now.

projects

  • Valerie successfully completed an intense nine-month professional screenwriting course and workshop under the direction of Hal and Cheryl Croasmun of the LA-based ScreenwritingU in 2012. She also completed the Kindle University Course on writing and self-publishing Kindle eBooks. Valerie continues to educate and challenge herself in order to remain current with industry standards and trends.

  • In addition to her work in theater and film, Valerie J. Fullilove is a talented poet and BMI songwriter who often weaves her original music into her scripts and stage productions. Her musical accomplishments include co-producing the house track “Slip Away,” writing for recording artist Renee Stephanie, and producing gospel projects like The Prize and gospel house tracks with Taana Gardner. Currently, Valerie collaborates with the Trinity Park Production, LLC team to build a vibrant library of original songs, blending faith, creativity, and powerful storytelling through music.

  • Valerie’s acclaimed projects include Red Flags (a dramatic novella adaptation of her original screenplay Laura Lee), the award-nominated Iron Sharpens Iron, and the powerful stage play When Doves Fly, which toured schools and colleges across the tristate area. With projects pitched to networks like Netflix, BET, and Amazon, Valerie continues to bring inspiring, faith-rooted, and culturally rich stories to life across multiple platforms.

Memberships & Affiliations

New York Women in Film and Television, The Writers Guild East, The Dramatist Guild, BMI, NABFEME, ScreenwritingU Alumni, The NYC Filmmakers Group, The National Association of Black Screenwriters, Cast and Crew of Color, Stage 32, Seven Oaks Condominium Board Secretary, affiliated and employed by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

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