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We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest published author, Sabrina Grossman! Sabrina recently published her book, through our Fresh Ink publishing program. In Fresh Ink, youth authors with a completed draft of a novel are mentored through a chapter-by-chapter revision process. At the end of the program, the author is guided through the publication process resulting in an ink-and-paper book they can hold in their hands and share with other readers! We interviewed Sabrina about her experience in the program. Keep reading to learn more about Sabrina’s book and Fresh Ink.

Interview with Sabrina Grossman

Tell us about your book.

My book, The Prisoner of Cell 47, is about a teenage girl named Alavis Hansen who has magic. She has been locked up in a prison for people with magic for years, but everything changes when people start to be taken away from the prison to an unknown location, beginning with Alavis’ little sister. Alavis’ journey to find her sister becomes even more serious when she makes a horrifying discovery.What inspired you to tell this story?

I love reading fantasy novels, and I really wanted to write a story that made people feel as involved and excited about the world and the characters as my favorite books make me feel.

Who is your favorite character in your book and why?

I have a few favorite characters in my book. One of them is my main character, Alavis, because I love how much she cares about her sister. I also really like my character Zoë because she is only 6 years old but she is incredibly brave (she also has red hair, like me!)What would you tell someone who wrote a novel and is not sure they want to do revisions?

I would definitely recommend doing revisions. I learned a lot from working with my mentor, and I think the revisions helped to improve my book so that it has more emotion and setting in it.

You can grab your copy of at Amazon, Bookshop.org, IndieBound, or request it at your favorite indie book store!

Are you ready to publish your novel?

It’s time to take your novel, and your writerly skillset, to the next level! In the Fresh Ink Program, professional writers mentor youth through a chapter-by-chapter revision process which results in a printed or published book available through independent bookstores and other retailers. Through Fresh Ink, you will: complete a full novel revision, take your writing skills to the next level, and learn what it takes to publish a book