Maya
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta, I am a 7th grader and I had a question for you. It has always been an interest of mine to have a little back story to authors loves so what did you want to be before becoming a writer and what age did you write a book that was more than at least 100 pages? My teacher and all my favorite authors inspire me and I have written a story that at least 130 pages and those are my reasons behind my questions.
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Maya!
I wanted to be a writer when I was very, very young. I wrote my first book in 3rd grade, but it was only 45 pages. The book was not very well received and I lost my courage to write for a while, so I pursued a career in music. I spent over twenty years in the music business, helping artists and musicians tell stories, through music. I didn't write a book that was 100 pages until I was 35 years old. So you are doing GREAT!! Keep writing! Wishing you all the best with your book and sending cheers and hugs from one writer to another. :)
I wanted to be a writer when I was very, very young. I wrote my first book in 3rd grade, but it was only 45 pages. The book was not very well received and I lost my courage to write for a while, so I pursued a career in music. I spent over twenty years in the music business, helping artists and musicians tell stories, through music. I didn't write a book that was 100 pages until I was 35 years old. So you are doing GREAT!! Keep writing! Wishing you all the best with your book and sending cheers and hugs from one writer to another. :)
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Abby
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I have read your first two books and LOVED both! I have three questions: 1) What's your favorite part of being a writer? (a bit cliche, I know, but I'm curious) 2) How do you stay true to your characters while at the same time portraying history accurately? 3) And finally, which character has been your favorite to write about?
Trini
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I was wondering if all the facts related to the war are true. I know the characters' stories are fictional but there are small details that I can't get out of my head, such as the scene when the boat is leaving the port and mothers are trying to throw their babies on it, but they hit the side of the boat and fall to the water. Did a survivor tell you about that? It's terrifying. Love from Argentina <3
Olivia
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! I loved OotE and BSoG! I'm an aspiring author and avid writer. I love to write LGBTQ fiction, and I also want to tackle writing historical fiction one day. But I have a firm belief that LGBTQ people deserve to see characters like them in fiction who don't die sad and alone, and I'm not sure how to combine these two genres while still retaining that principle. Do you have any tips? Thank you!!
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