Grabo, Markelle

Teen author Markelle Grabo took to reading at an early age, spending countless hours devouring book after book. In fifth grade, she decided that she wanted to be like the authors she favored and tell her own stories. An avid lover of fantasy, she typed out idea after idea, however, nothing was substantial enough to call a novel. On Easter morning of her freshman year in high school, she looked back on an old idea for a story and received the inspiration to continue. With the help of her iPod and countless cups of coffee, she transformed her old ideas into her first full-length manuscript. A year later, when she was satisfied with her work, she sent it to an editor. After rereading and editing it so many times she lost count, Journey into the Realm: The Elf Girl (the first in a six-book series) was ready for publication. Published by Booklocker.com, The Elf Girl is now for sale online from the publisher, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble.com.