Bestselling Author Gabrielle S. Clarke Advances to Ohio State Finals in Creative Writing

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Jan. 27, 2025 - PRLog -- Bestselling author Gabrielle S. Clarke, a senior at Columbus School for Girls, placed fourth in her division at the JustWrite Dublin Coffman Regional Tournament this past Saturday. Clarke's exceptional performance has earned her a coveted spot at the Ohio State Finals, to be held in May.

The JustWrite competition is a prestigious event where student writers participate in three rounds of timed creative writing, crafting stories in response to assigned genres and prompts. Competing against talented peers from across the region, Clarke impressed judges with her creativity, technical skill, and compelling storytelling. Her placement in the top 15 of her division underscores her talent and dedication to the craft.

Gabrielle S. Clarke is no stranger to literary success. Her debut YA novel, Vanessa Is Not a Victim, was a #1 New Release in three categories on Amazon. With razor-sharp wit and a rebellious spirit, Vanessa is Not a Victim delivers a wickedly fun ride through high school halls fraught with danger and dark comedy. It's a tale where the line between hunter and hunted blurs, keeping readers laughing one moment and gripping their seats the next.

Clarke has also been published in the anthology Black Girl, White School: Thriving, Surviving, and No, You Can't Touch My Hair and the Thurber House literary journal Flip the Page. In addition to her writing accomplishments, Clarke serves as vice president of her school's Thespian Society and is actively applying to colleges, where she plans to pursue her passion for film directing.

The JustWrite Ohio State Finals promise to be an exciting next step in Clarke's writing journey. As she prepares for the competition, Clarke continues to inspire her peers and readers with her remarkable storytelling abilities and drive to excel.

For more information about Gabrielle S. Clarke and her work, visit GabrielleSClarke.com. Media inquiries may be directed to S. Brent at sbrent@lifeslicemedia.com.