The Reddit Posts Were Apparently Accurate
I'm 56 years old now—a far cry from the age I was when I began my writing career. Over the past 25-plus years, my work has brought joy, friendships, celebrations, and its fair share of challenges. Through all of it, I’ve never encountered anything quite like what recently unfolded when I stepped briefly into the filming industry. The truth is, it was on the bucket list. When I left home in 1987 to pursue my dreams, I majored in theatre. I soon found that I preferred being backstage or set design far more than being in front of the camera. Then, I realized that my true calling was something else altogether--writing.
My career has been long and varied, but after a recent injury, my productivity went down considerably so I thought, "Now is a great time to revisit the bucket list." And I've enjoyed some great times, beautiful friendships, and irreplaceable experiences.
But you know what 'they' say--there's a bad apple in every bunch. Unfortunately, I had a bad one thrown at me and never even knew I should've ducked.
Because of the fact that I never saw this madness headed in my direction, my family and I are now dealing with unexpected fallout from a project I supported—a project a friend had hoped to develop for film or a TV pilot. I stood behind him until he brought on a director named Lillee Jean Trueman, followed shortly by her mother, Laura Trueman.
I won’t go into every detail here, as much of this is still being pieced together, but there are public Reddit discussions that raise concerns about their past interactions with others. I encourage anyone interested to read those posts and form their own conclusions. Based on information and belief, I should've done that a little more before becoming their victim.
What makes this situation unusual for me is that I had never met either woman before they joined David Perlmutter’s Write to Kill project last summer. After doing some basic online research, I was surprised by what I found, but ultimately it was David’s project and his decision.
During my involvement, I had several conversations with Laura Trueman, during which she expressed strong opinions about cast members and individuals not connected to the project. As the tone of the project shifted, I decided it was best for me to step away. At the time, she also shared a list of concerns directed at David and others. For clarity: I do not believe David is incompetent. If anything, he is too trusting—something I once was as well. However, if anything positive comes from this experience it is this--I'm left forever changed and not at all trusting.
I’m sharing this now so those involved have a place to find updates. After realizing what I've endured at my back and in light of the perceived threat that Laura Trueman posted in a social media group that I personally interpreted as threatening, I made the decision to speak with authorities today between 1-2 PM and will follow their advice. Let me add here that others who saw the posts surrounding her, "Put Susan to sleep" comment know it was a threat because of the other sidebar and ongoing conversations. As for blackmailing--can someone let me know if we're talking ruined fashions or cursed bangs. I like a little leverage if I'm going to negotiate in the realm of witchery and chaos. And oh yes, I'm very much aware of what I'm dealing with here, based on information and belief.
For context, I left David’s production in August of 2025. I value my time and my peace. If a project becomes stressful or the environment feels unhealthy, I step away. Life is too short. When David turned over creative control to Lillee Jean, things changed quickly, and I chose to exit.
My decision was influenced by more than the project itself. In May of 2024, I was violently assaulted and spent months dealing with serious health complications, including chronic thrombosis. At the time all of this began, one of my blood clots was positioned dangerously close to my heart. I was, quite literally, a ticking time bomb. Stress was the last thing I needed.
But stress found me anyway.
Fast forward to February 2026. I learned that Lillee Jean and Laura Trueman had been looking into my personal life. Based on what I’ve seen, it appears they searched for information about my family and shared details online that were inaccurate or unrelated to me. They even referenced my little sister’s nickname, JAMS—something not widely known outside our family. To find that and to know that means they dug deeply into our family to find ways to harm me.
That's dangerous, based on information and belief, it's also very unhealthy behavior.
My siblings have never been involved in film. Their only experience on a set was decades ago when The River was filmed on our father’s farm and the neighboring property. That was the extent of their interest.
While I was recovering from blood clots and undergoing physical therapy to save the use of my arm so I could continue writing, it appears these two women were gathering information about me and my family with the intention to hurt me for whatever purpose they've decided is meaningful for them. From what I can tell, they searched the internet for anything they believed could cause harm or embarrassment.
And according to numerous online accounts, this is not the first time people have expressed concerns about their behavior. Also according to that information, this practice has been ongoing for many years.
I’m sharing links below. If you or someone you know believe you were mistreated, intimidated/bullied, or misrepresented by them—regardless of the year—please consider reaching out. A class action lawsuit is being explored.
I want to be clear: I am speaking from my own experience and from publicly available online discussions. My goal is not to attack but to protect myself and my family, who have been pulled into something that they had no part in.
Lillee Jean's project (or supported project) known as The Project Bullyish was presented as a platform for telling a victim’s story. However, based on what I’ve read in public forums, many people have raised concerns about the behavior surrounding it. I encourage anyone reading this to review those posts and make informed decisions. If you or someone you love can relate to the sparse details herein, please reach out to me.
If you believe you were treated unfairly or bullied by this pair, please feel free to contact me at destinyblaineauthor@gmail.com.
The time for truth is now. The time for justice is long past.
https://www.projectbullyish.com/
Lillee Jean Trueman's Cruel Charade
Years of Reddit Posts--A Decade's Trail of Victims
Exhibit A "The Common Comment That Was Layered in Threats"
Exhibit A, the first of many to follow, involves a post titled “Time to put Susan to sleep.”
This message appeared in an open group that included individuals presenting themselves as professionals. To me, the wording felt threatening — especially because, just days earlier, Laura Trueman had said to me about her daughter, “Imagine someone saying that to your child, Susan. They threatened her life.”
Let me be clear--I don't think anyone has ever threatened her daughter's life, but I think she wanted me to know that she was threatening my life because of when she said this and when she posted it.
Seeing her later use similar language toward me in a public space was deeply unsettling, and I interpreted it as a threat. Keep in mind, this was the first online post, but there would be many things later that were deeply troubling including fabricated stories while I was sitting at a birthday party in Franklin, Tennessee.
I live a simple life these days, largely because of the severe assault I survived. I don’t believe I deserve this kind of hostility, and I know the people who came before me didn’t deserve it either. Based on my own experience and on publicly available online discussions, it appears that Laura Trueman and Lillee Jean Trueman have had contentious interactions with other women over the years. Many people online have described feeling bullied or mistreated, and while I cannot speak for them, I can speak to what I’ve personally experienced.
In the group where this occurred, I did not have a meltdown. I had a moment of clarity — a moment when I realized I didn’t need to stay there.
So I left.
After I exited, Lillee Jean questioned why I left, asked if she could add me back, and made a few additional comments. I declined and informed David that I believed he was in for a difficult situation with them. Then I stepped away from the project entirely.
Less than a day later, I received a collective message that I interpreted as targeted and hostile. I may share that full letter later if it becomes necessary, but for now, I want to make it clear that I am taking steps to regain control of this situation and pursue the appropriate legal avenues.
My family and I have experienced what we believe to be harassment from two individuals who have no personal connection to us. They are not our friends, relatives, or business partners. Under normal circumstances, we would never have crossed paths.
The only reason our lives intersected was because David Perlmutter appointed Lillee Jean to direct his production. He was not informed, but I do not fault him for that.
David, I believe, is a kind person at his core.
I also believe that he was trying to do the right thing for his production while others were not, but I think we can all take a lesson from this. We all need to be mindful of these type of behaviors in the indie publishing, indie film, and other avenues where independents thrive.
In short, if I had a dollar for every hour wasted by someone who came to me and presented themselves as a friend to get close to me as a creative-type (author, artist, actor, producer, director, or musician), then I suppose I could go ahead and retire now.
And that's really what we're seeing here now because home movie creations, based on my experience, do not equate to a movie director with skills. Requesting numerous phone calls, telling someone you're best buddies, and pretending to know someone is also a red flag.
In short, if I've been gullible about anything, it is letting people into my world, so it makes sense that David and others might have similar experiences.
While I was deeply hurt by this and the friendships that it harmed, I also believe there was and is some premeditated planning by those who aren't in ownership of the material in question.
How they're gaining some traction on that material is scary, but what's terrifying is the access that these people are gaining to people that are very vulnerable.
It is a security risk.
There is also a broader concern here: the number of adults who remained in a group where conversations like this were taking place. It raises questions about the environment and the culture within that space. To be clear, I wouldn't have stood for it. I'm a woman's woman in that I support other women. I support them and I fight for them when they aren't there to fight for themselves.
As for the new author who added her comment at the bottom of the post above— I’m working on making peace with that. I have over 10,000 people on my email list. I don’t sell it, share it, or misuse it. Occasionally, if a friend has a book release that aligns with my audience, I offer to send out their link. That offer, as you can see, was not appreciated.
I will only extend an offer like that to people I know in the future.
But promoting someone? No. I’m past that stage of my career. And I definitely don't have time for it. Thank you for reminding me to stick with my tribe.
I used to do a lot of promotions for others during the Christmas season and really enjoyed it. I liked helping new and seasoned authors during the most joyful time of year. Now, most of my days are spent writing from bed, doing my best to create something meaningful.
So while I’m building, it feels like they’re tearing down. While I’m supporting, it feels like they’re undermining. While I’m surviving, it feels like they’re stirring conflict.
And now, my story is finally being told.
If you believe you’ve been harmed, mistreated, or intimidated by these women at any point, I hope you’ll speak up. Your voice may help someone else in the future.
If not, just know that mine is here — and it will continue to grow louder as long as they continue involving people who had no choice in this situation.
What I’m experiencing feels like doxxing, and based on what I’ve seen in public online discussions, others have expressed similar concerns. I encourage anyone reading this to look into the publicly available information and decide for themselves.
This post is based on information and belief following my experience as a victim of bullying and online harassment.
Reference added 2/16/2026
Six years ago, Primink posted a video and included this post from social media.
It was posted by Laur Trueman aka Laura Trueman
"For you and your family...."
"For you and your family...."
"We have in store for you and your family...."
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