Bonnie
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello! I just finished reading Out of the Easy. I loved it so much! I have a couple of questions for you about this book. How old was Willie? (I love this character so much!) Also, do you imagine in your head what happens to the other characters after the story is finished? If so, do you think happened to Josie's mother in the end?
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Bonnie!
Thanks so much for reading "Out of the Easy." Like you, I loved Willie! She was so much fun to write. I imagined Willie to be in her late 50's or early 60's. Yes, after I finish a novel the characters completely stay with me. They feel very real to me. Of the three books I've written, I would most like to continue writing the stories of the characters from "Out of the Easy." Dora, Cokie, Evangeline, and *especially* Jo's mother, nasty Louise. Louise is SO awful and I loved writing her. She could be a whole book to herself! :)
Thanks so much for reading "Out of the Easy." Like you, I loved Willie! She was so much fun to write. I imagined Willie to be in her late 50's or early 60's. Yes, after I finish a novel the characters completely stay with me. They feel very real to me. Of the three books I've written, I would most like to continue writing the stories of the characters from "Out of the Easy." Dora, Cokie, Evangeline, and *especially* Jo's mother, nasty Louise. Louise is SO awful and I loved writing her. She could be a whole book to herself! :)
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julianna ➹
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello, I am a great fan of yours, and I am looking to read Salt to the Sea, and have finished Between Shades of Grey. I was wondering, why did you choose historical topics to write about? Also, if you had to choose another genre, what genre would you write in? Do you think you would be good in it?
Paolo Panlaqui
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I'm a high school student from the Philippines. I loved your book Salt to the Sea and I can't wait to dive into your other books. I was wondering if you recommend this book to some of my friends because we studied WWII and when I read it, it was very accurate? What made you write a history novel instead of any other genres. Thank You! (PS: When will you come to the Philippines?)
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