Hello! What is your writing process? Do you just find a topic that interests you, research it, then start writing, or is it more complicated than that? Thank you for writing such good books! (I loved Between Shades of Gray!)

Ruta Sepetys Hi Jessica!

I'm so grateful you enjoyed "Between Shades of Gray!"

I have a list of historical topics that I'm dying to write about. So once I finish a novel, I revisit the list with my agent and discuss what I might work on next. Once I decide, I spend 2-3 years researching the history and then another two years writing. I spend a lot of time revising. I tell people that I'm more of a reviser than a writer! :)

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Hey Ruta! I loved "Between Shades of Gray" and "Salt to the Sea." They are officially my favorite books of all time! Which character for "Salt to the Sea" do you think you most resemble?

TJ asked Ruta Sepetys:

Hi! Salt to the Sea was my first book to read by you - I am looking forward to checking out your other novels. I thought Salt to the Sea would make a GREAT movie...all the characters where so real and I felt compassion for them all - have you had anyone approach you about a movie?

Angela Ryser asked Ruta Sepetys:

Good Morning! At 6:47 this morning (12.08.15) I received a notification from Goodreads that Salt To the Sea had been listed for a giveaway. When I used the link to enter a message to the effect of "This giveaway is hidden" was received. I would love the opportunity to win this novel as I so enjoyed Between Shades of Gray. Any insight as to the situation with the giveaway? Thank you, Angela Ryser Bahling

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Hello! What is your writing process? Do you just find a topic that interests you, research it, then start writing, or is it more complicated than that? Thank you for writing such good books! (I loved Between Shades of Gray!)

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Hey Ruta! I loved "Between Shades of Gray" and "Salt to the Sea." They are officially my favorite books of all time! Which character for "Salt to the Sea" do you think you most resemble?

Hi! Salt to the Sea was my first book to read by you - I am looking forward to checking out your other novels. I thought Salt to the Sea would make a GREAT movie...all the characters where so real and I felt compassion for them all - have you had anyone approach you about a movie?

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